The rapid development of the Seaport from vast parking lots to commercial and residential high-rises has irked some Bostonians, including some mayoral candidates, who have called the neighborhood "sterile."
But decision-makers behind incoming Seaport projects are designing more public space, activating diverse retail and entertainment and incorporating new amenities to create a more attractive environment for future employees, developers and architects said during Bisnow’s Rise of the Seaport event last week.