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The Seaport District and the South Boston Waterfront are often used to refer to some of the same places. This area along the water in South Boston is a popular place for several sizes of businesses. Located close to Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market, the district was once a decaying part of the city in the late 1960s. At that time, the current mayor said the South Boston marketplace area and the Seaport were eyesores because of their condition. Plans were laid out during Mayor White's term to start improving and renovating the Seaport. However, the plans were not actually put into execution until Mayor Menino took office. After developments were pushed hard in the neighborhood, tech companies and labs were built. Nearby Cambridge is a known area for tech companies, but the mayor's vision was to give the Seaport District a more modern advantage. The Seaport soon became known as the Innovation District for the innovative changes taking place.
Interstate interchanges were later built to connect more Boston neighborhoods with the Seaport. In the early 1990s, it was announced that the city's federal courthouse would be relocated from the Financial District to the Seaport. The Seaport was still undergoing renovations at the time, so this announcement surprised local residents. An architectural wonder that is the current courthouse is a landmark and a monument to show that a once-worn-down neighborhood could be revived and turned into a popular place. Several hotels were also built, which brought in more tourists. The hotels were a smart move for the Seaport to bring in more businesses and to solve the issue of Boston not having enough hotels for accommodating influxes of tourists.
Between the renovations of the Seaport and the nearby marketplaces of Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market, the area now welcomes a steady stream of tourists and locals. Pubs, restaurants, small retail stores and some service-based businesses are popular in the area. The large hotels in the Seaport bring in a great deal of business, and parking structures have been built or restored to better accommodate people coming to the area for work or shopping. Business owners looking to start a new company in the Seaport may find it ideal if it appeals to travelers. However, many businesses also have a large portion of locals as customers.
Since the Seaport District is continually growing in popularity, it is important to start looking for a retail space or commercial real estate location as early as possible. It may take a little while to find a listing that matches all individual criteria, and some listings go fast once they become available. For this reason, it is crucial to have up-to-date information. Boston City Properties updates information constantly to ensure new listings are added daily when they become available. Old listings are also taken down to avoid confusion. When unsure what to look for, it is helpful to have knowledgeable real estate experts to help. Boston City Properties professionals have years of experience helping business owners find the right spaces to lease or buy in Boston.