October 8–11, 2018
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
Boston, Massachusetts
October 8–11, 2018
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
Boston, Massachusetts
The desire for walkable places is not just an urban phenomenon, but one shared by suburban and rural residents as well. Join a tour of Union Point, a planned community envisioned as a beautiful and…
Tour Boston’s oldest and most historic neighborhoods to see some of the most innovative new communities in the area. The developers, architects, and other design team members will talk about the challenges, opportunities, public and…
A former industrial area once slated to be the home of NASA’s mission control center, Kendall Square is home to MIT and some of the most innovative life sciences and tech firms in the world…
Seen as the dividing line between Boston’s inner and outer suburbs, Route 128 has been a center of innovation and technology since the 1950s. Starting at University Station, a vibrant TOD mixed-use development with access…
Built by filling Boston Harbor in the late 1800s, the South Boston Seaport served as a shipping center and rail yard for many years. Through the early 2000s, the area was home to many low-cost…
Dating back to the original settlement of the Shawmut Peninsula in the 1630s, downtown and later the Back Bay have always been among the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods. The Central Artery Project, aka “the Big…
We’ll tour the paths of the venerable Boston Common, go for a ride on Boston’s famous swan boats, and explore the beautiful Boston Public Garden. After lunch, we’ll wind our way along Frederick Law Olmsted’s…
Tour the legendary places of Boston’s 400-year history. Explore the Boston Public Garden, the oldest botanical garden in the United States. Walk through the narrow streets of Beacon Hill, the country’s first planned neighborhood, and…
Connected to Boston via the Orange Line of the MBTA (the “T”), developments in Somerville, Medford, and Malden have increased employment and residential opportunities for residents in the city’s close-in northern suburbs. Beginning at North…
South Boston or “Southie” is one of the city’s most popular neighborhoods for families and young professionals. Beginning in the South Boston Seaport, where the neighborhood has seen tremendous growth and expansion, you will then…
Northeast of Boston Harbor, this area has been the arrival point for generations of immigrants to Greater Boston, infusing the neighborhoods with an Old World charm and diversity that still characterize it today. The MBTA…
Large-scale, transit-oriented development (TOD) and institutional development are changing Allston/Brighton from a residential area home to families and college students to a vibrant commercial mixed-use neighborhood. New Balance’s new world headquarters includes office, residential, and…
Famous for being home to the oldest ballpark in America, the Fenway neighborhood has completely transformed in the last ten years. Much more than a game-day destination, it’s a stunning illustration of how to achieve a unique…
View Boston’s waterfront from the harbor. See the expansion of the Seaport and the residential development in East Boston while also learning about the Harbor Islands, climate resilience, and Boston’s development patterns before and after…
Beer and cider have been part of Boston's identity since the city's founding. Explore how leaders in the micro-brewing revolutions Sam Adams and Harpoon have evolved to appeal to today's discerning beer connoisseur. Craft breweries…
A confluence of factors affecting the live/work environment has resulted in the creation and flourishing of the co-work environment. This tour will immerse you in a number of Boston co-work spaces, from global co-work company…
Jamaica Plain’s Jackson Square is part of Boston’s newly designated Latin Quarter and an evolving area in the neighborhood. Mixed-income housing as well as public and private investment have been crucial for both Jackson Square…