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South Boston's Visionary Development: A Fusion of Commercial and Residential Growth

On The Dot: A 21-acre master-planned development in South Boston, redefining work-live-play balance.

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n The Dot is a 21-acre master-planned development in South Boston, transforming the work-live-play balance in an increasingly interconnected urban environment. Developed by Core Investments and Sterling Bay, this vibrant mixed-use neighborhood will integrate commercial, life sciences, retail, and residential spaces.

    Key project facts include:

    * 12 new mixed-use structures

    * ~1,365 residential units across five buildings

    * ~2 million+ SF of commercial & innovation space across six buildings

    * 150,000 SF of retail space

    * 2.9 acres of new green and public space

    The development will unfold in four phases:

    * Phase 1: Residential complex and adjacent infrastructure/public realm enhancements

    * Phase 2-3: Life sciences/office buildings and retail activation

    * Phase 4: Additional residential and civic-use spaces

    Each phase will prioritize environmental remediation, sustainability, resiliency, and inclusion. The site will feature all-electric buildings, flood resilience measures, and green infrastructure.

    On The Dot is committed to community impact and benefits:

    * Affordable housing with income-restricted and senior units

    * Four new public open spaces (totaling 2.9 acres)

    * Local business support through affordable retail space

    * Economic development with job creation and workforce training investment

    Located in a growing corridor of South Boston, On The Dot is minutes from downtown Boston and within walking distance of major commuter routes.

    The estimated cost of the project has not been publicly disclosed, but it's expected to be a multi-billion-dollar total investment. Financing will come from private equity, institutional real estate capital, and potential public-private partnership tools.

    On The Dot is set to become a signature destination in Boston's evolving landscape, embodying a forward-looking commitment to equitable growth, climate resiliency, and neighborhood vitality.

South Boston skyline with mixed-use development, commercial and residential buildings rising.