BOSTON | North Station Gateway (251 Causeway) | 447 FT | 40 FLOORS

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Newton-based developer is floating a 700-foot office tower on Causeway Street; some neighbors worry it’s too tall

Newton-based real estate firm The RMR Group is planning its first foray into Boston development with what would be one of the city’s tallest buildings: a 700-foot office and hotel tower on a plot of land near North Station.

The project at the corner of Causeway and North Washington streets has not been formally proposed, but RMR representatives have had preliminary meetings with both the Boston Planning & Development Agency and District 1 City Councilor Gabriela Coletta. In a statement, RMR president and CEO Adam Portnoy said the firm looked forward to engaging with the the city and community members during the BPDA’s Article 80 development-review process.

“Decades of smart-growth planning and billions of dollars in public infrastructure spending have unlocked economic development throughout the Causeway Street corridor,” Portnoy said in a statement. “We are seeking to invest in Boston and create an opportunity for employers to bring high quality jobs and workers back to our downtown.”

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https://www.boston.com/uncategorized/loc...o-build-a-skyscraper-near-north-station/

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https://www.rmrgroup.com/project/north-station-gateway-landmark-mixed-use-development/

Construction Start: Winter 2027
Completion: Spring 2030

Addressing housing needs in a supply-constrained market The addition of 420 new residential units provides meaningful supply in a city where high barriers to development, long entitlement timelines and rising construction costs continue to limit new housing creation. Supported by an ongoing neighborhood planning study, the tower’s height and density are aligned with emerging district‑wide planning goals, positioning the project to deliver impactful housing where it is most needed.

Delivering a luxury hospitality anchor With a 300‑key full‑service luxury hotel, the project leverages the district’s unique confluence of entertainment, tourism, and business travel drivers. Proximity to TD Garden, the Hub on Causeway, and the Freedom Trail supports year‑round demand, while rapid access to Cambridge and downtown enhances weekday occupancy. With a hotel operator already engaged, design and programming are progressing collaboratively to reflect market needs and elevate the mixed‑use identity of the tower.

Catalyzing neighborhood transformation The North Station Gateway Project contributes to the continued revitalization of the Bulfinch Triangle. Recent investments - most notably the Hub on Causeway’s retail, dining, residential and entertainment offerings - have accelerated the district’s evolution into a vibrant, pedestrian‑oriented environment. The project’s 6,000 SF of ground‑floor retail will further energize Causeway Street, enhance walkability and strengthen the public realm.

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Likey

[ChiND]

I love Boston, but with limited exceptions, its architecture is pretty lame! It's similar to Miami and Seattle in that regard.

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[Busy Bee]

This feels very Rotterdam-y to me. Boston's setting helps.