 In the News
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Artists Crossing Reception
The Artists Crossing co-op gallery is pleased to announce the featuring of 12 members of United South End Artists at its April reception.  The reception takes place Thursday, April 4th, at 5 pm, at the Artists Crossing gallery (50 Franklin St.). Contact [email protected] for more details. Shown above is "Hurry Home," by participating artist Julia Purinton. |
Public Hearing: Entertainment License
The Mayor's Office of Consumer Affairs & Licensing is holding a public hearing on Wednesday, April 10th, at 11 am, in City Hall (Room 801) regarding the Downtown Boston BID's 2013 entertainment license application. Call 617-635-4165 for more info. 
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Employment Opportunity: Planner/Project Manager
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Internships AvailableThe Downtown Boston BID is seeking interested students to help out with a variety of projects. Please send cover letters and resumes to [email protected].
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BID Services
- Cleaning and powerwashing in downtown.
- Friendly, welcoming downtown presence: helping visitors with directions, notifying fire & police personnel of incidents, and more.
- Downtown beautification and capital improvement initiatives.
- Summer arts & music shows; winter Holiday Market.
- contact [email protected] for more.
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Downtown Events Calendar
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Visit the Happening Now section at www.downtownboston.org for a listing of all the exciting activities going on in downtown Boston right now and in upcoming weeks and months.
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Promote Your Downtown Events
If you are interested in promoting
your events through us, please email [email protected]. Event details should be sent no later than Friday at 12 pm for inclusion in the following Monday's newsletter. Thank You.
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City Services
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Real Estate Listings
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Office, Residential, Retail/Restaurant
The Downtown Boston Business Improvement District is pleased to run real estate listings on www.downtownboston.org for available office, residential, and retail/restaurant space on behalf of Downtown Boston BID members.
Visit the Doing Business section of www.downtownboston.org to view the current set of listings. All questions pertaining to individual listings should be directed to the broker(s) affiliated with the listing.
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Downtown Boston BID Weekly News Update
For questions and comments, please contact Doug Meyer, newsletter editor, at: [email protected] |
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Featured Stories
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Thank-You To Boston's Urban Mechanic
With Mayor Thomas M. Menino's announcement that he will not seek reelection, we look back at the many contributions of Boston's self-described "urban mechanic." His constant attention to downtown has reinvigorated the area and wrought an incredible transformation.
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Mayor Menino has worked tirelessly with the downtown community to lead our district's revitalization. He began by advocating for the end of the Combat Zone, which set the stage for the development of the Ritz-Carlton complex. He also encouraged major investments by educational institutions, which led to Suffolk University and Emerson College developing new schools and campus centers in downtown.
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These investments included the revival of the Upper Washington Street Theater District, a decade-plus mission, spearheaded by Mayor Menino, that was realized in 2010 with the opening of Suffolk University's Modern Theatre and Emerson College's Paramount Center (the Boston Opera House opened in 2004).
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 To help protect these investments, the Menino administration supported downtown property owners and other stakeholders in their advocacy for a downtown business improvement district (BID). After a successful campaign, The city's first BID was organized in 2010. Menino's drive, passion, and dedication has made him a singular champion for our downtown district. His impact can be seen everywhere, from the revitalized theaters and new skyscrapers to the bustling campus centers and soaring residential complexes. As the Boston Herald noted, Menino's "renaissance has made the city fun to live in," a place thousands of new residents now call home. We are all immeasurably enriched as a result of the Mayor's efforts--and will reap the benefits for years to come. Rosemarie Sansone President Downtown Boston BID |
What Panelists Are Saying About Downtown
Last Tuesday morning, two sold-out symposiums on the future of downtown were hosted in the Theater District.  BRA Director Peter Meade at the NAIOP Event
NAIOP Massachusetts and the Paramount Center hosted "Building Up Downtown Crossing." Focusing on downtown's multi-decade revitalization, the event highlighted public-private partnerships and the ongoing residential boom--including a sneak preview of the upcoming Burnham Building/Millennium Tower project. |
(Left-to-right): BID President Rosemarie Sansone, Emerson College President M. Lee Pelton, and Millennium Partners Principal Anthony Pangaro at the NAIOP event
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At the Modern Theatre, the Suffolk University Center For Real Estate & GBREB presented "Micro-Housing: Rethinking Urban Living." The lively talk centered on the challenges of developing affordable multi-unit housing in downtown--and how "micro-units" might offer a potential solution.
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Spring Is Here: Hubway Returns
Hubway's bike-rental kiosks have returned to various downtown locations following their wintertime hiatus.  In response to rising demand, the Downtown Crossing kiosk was moved to the Arch & Franklin St. intersection (above) to accommodate a larger bike rack. For a map of all Hubway locations in downtown, please visit here. Please remember to be courteous and attentive while bicycling in downtown. Happy cycling! |
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Arts, Entertainment, Events
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Big Apple Circus On City Hall Plaza
The circus is in town! The Big Apple Circus' big top has arrived to City Hall Plaza for its annual six-week springtime run.  Showcasing captivating contortionists, adept acrobats, bumbling clowns, and much more, the Big Apple offers something for the entire family. Tickets can be purchased on-site at the City Hall Plaza ticket booth as well as on-line. When: Monday, April 1-Sunday, May 12 Where: City Hall Plaza Contact: Visit here for tickets and additional info.
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"Book Of Mormon" Opening Soon
"Book of Mormon"--the biggest Broadway phenomenon to play Boston since "The Lion King"--is set to take downtown by storm. The show debuts Tuesday, April 9th.
The musical was written by "South Park" creators Trey Parker & Matt Stone, and tells the story of two young evangelists on a religious mission in Africa.
In response to the huge demand generated by the Tony- and Grammy-award winning show, a ticket lottery has been instituted. Even if you can't take in a performance, check out the crowds and catch a pre-theater dinner in downtown!
When: Tuesday, April 9th-Sunday, April 28th
Where: Boston Opera House (539 Washington St.)
Contact: Visit here for tickets and additional info.
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