Plus, a special shout out from Lin-Manuel Miranda
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Designing the Seaport’s future 👟

Designing the Seaport’s future
A rendering of the new Seaport campus buildings and pedestrian walkways.
The campus would be located in the heart of the Seaport neighborhood. | Rendering provided via Cronin
Boston is home to several major shoe brands, and this development could be the next big step toward changing Beantown to Sneakertown.

A team of developers, a local nonprofit organization, and a Detroit-based design school are taking major strides to transform our city into a hub for innovation and sneaker design excellence. The proposal would bring the first satellite campus of a historically Black college or university into the Seaport neighborhood.

Lace up your kicks — here’s what we know so far.

A rendering of a lecture hall at the new Seaport campus.

Imagine taking a master class in sneaker design in this space.

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Rendering provided via Cronin

Cronin Developments’ plans for the 1.1 million-sqft site near the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center include three office and lab towers. The Boston-based developer teamed up with a local economic empowerment organization called Street2Ivy to shape the vision for the D Street space, which includes an art gallery + classroom space.

The school would offer classes + job training opportunities with a focus on sneaker development and design, which follows the trend for our city as the home base of popular local sneaker brands like Reebok and Converse. Additionally, New Balance, Puma, and Saucony are all based in the Greater Boston area.

The educational programs, in partnership with Pensole Lewis College, will allow the next generation to learn about entrepreneurship and the business of the sneaker industry, according to Tavares Brewington, the founder of Street2Ivy.

The art gallery would shine a light on artists of color and offer new perspectives in Boston’s up-and-coming waterfront neighborhood. Programming for the space will feature an artist in residence + partnerships with local community colleges.

If approved, the team expects a ~two-year development process. While we await the next step, let us know what you think of this project.
 
Events

Monday, April 10
  • Beer and Hand Knit Pillow Workshop | Monday, Apr. 10 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Aeronaut Brewing, 14 Tyler St., Somerville | $45 | This 60-minute workshop will include the yarn and pillow stuffing needed to knit a pillow.
  • “Build Your Own Flatbread” | Monday, Apr. 10 | 3-10 p.m. | Telegraph Hill Kitchen & Bar, 289 Dorchester St., Boston | $4 | Be the architect of your pizza dreams and build your own creation at the Southie restaurant.
Tuesday, April 11
  • Entrepreneur + Small Business Coffee Networking | Tuesday, Apr. 11 | 8:30-10:30 a.m. | Roxbury Innovation Center, 2300 Washington St., Boston | Free | Connect with other local entrepreneurs and small business owners at the center in Nubian Square.
  • Gallery Night Tuesdays | Tuesday, Apr. 11 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Liberty Hotel, 215 Charles St., Boston | Free | Head to the Liberty Hotel lobby to view the paintings by Catherine Rockett and enjoy light bites.
Wednesday, April 12
  • Bike Seaport | Wednesday, Apr. 12 | 7:30-11:30 a.m. | Seaport Common, 85 Northern Ave., Boston | Free | Make a reservation for a complimentary bike check-up session in the Seaport.
  • ClassParty: The Wide World of Chimichurri & Wines to Match | Wednesday, Apr. 12 | 6-7:15 p.m. | Super Bien, 525 Western Ave., Brighton | $40 | Enjoy hands-on Chimichurri prepping time + wines from the many different Chimichurri-making regions of South America.
Thursday, April 13
  • Sip, Strut + Shop | Thursday, Apr. 13 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St., Boston | Free | Grab your sneakers for a one-mile walk and private shopping experience at ALO Yoga in the Pru.
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News Notes
Open
  • The Wicked Thrawl’s pop-up inside The Koji Club is expanding service to Thursday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Charles River Speedway. Stop by for a variety of tea, coffee, and snacks like toasts, granola, and yogurt bowls.
Number
  • 25. That’s the number of Massachusetts residents that made Forbes 2023 Billionaires list. The CEOs and business leaders featured include Fidelity’s executive officer, Abigail Johnson; Moderna’s director, Stéphane Bancel + the chairman for New Balance, Jim Davis.
Sports
  • Hockey history in Beantown. On Sunday, the Bruins broke the NHL record for wins in a regular season, beating Philadelphia 5-3 for their 63rd win. The B’s can also break the regular-season record of points in a season with either one win or two overtime losses in their remaining two games.
  • The energy is about to shift. The Celtics are set to play Game One in the first round of the NBA playoffs on Saturday, April 15 at 3:30 p.m. Boston’s opponent will be determined by the results of the Play-in Tournament being played this week.
Community
  • The group MA Golden Meetups has planned a tribute for Spencer and Penny on Sunday, April 16. Before the 127th Boston Marathon, 100+ golden retrievers and their families will take part in their own run to the Boston Marathon finish line in memory of the official Boston Marathon dog and his sister. (WCVB 5)
Theater
  • Revere High School is preparing for the upcoming production of “In the Heights,” and the theater students received a special shout out from three-time Tony Award-winner Lin-Manuel Miranda. Tickets are available to see the show Wednesday and Thursday night.
  • The SpeakEasy Stage Company has released its 2023-2024 season lineup. The 33rd season will include five performances, including “A Band’s Visit” + “A Strange Loop,” from September through May 2024.
Finance
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Fun Fact
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Travel
  • You love strolling in the Boston Common and Public Garden. But do you know how to ask for directions to Jardin des Tuileries in Paris? Babbel — the No. 1 language app in the world — can help you start learning just that in as little as three weeks. Pro tip: Snag 55% off your subscription today.*
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Development

Home is where the books are 📚

Housing for books and people coming soon
BOS-West-End-Library-branch-2023
The current library branch is located at 151 Cambridge St. | Photo via the Boston Public Library
Finding any housing in Boston is tough, but finding affordable housing is another story. The proposed solution? A mixed-use community development designed to address the housing crisis and provide updated resources for the community. Think: your local library — specifically, the West End branch of the Boston Public Library.

The Mayor’s Office of Housing is accepting proposals for the Cambridge Street location to bring a new 17,500-sqft library to the ground floor and affordable housing units to the five to 10 stories above.

This is one of three library locations expected to add housing in the next few years. A similar project is already in the works for Chinatown with the approval of 66 apartments and 44 condominiums, plus a new BPL branch on the ground floor. Who’s next? Proposals for a new branch in Upham’s Corner are also under consideration.
The Wrap
 
Jess Burton in a blue shirt and gold necklace

Today’s edition by:
Jessica
From the editor
Anyone else remember when Tyra Banks played a doll that came to life in the movie “Life-Size?”

Well, the actress and super model was spotted at J.P. Licks in Harvard Square and she is rumored to be mixing up her own ice cream company. Her visit in town + the trending Barbie AI posts taking over social media takes my excitement for the new Barbie movie to new heights.

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