Boston Neighborhood Network Urban Edge

Renovation and restoration of the former MBTA Power Station in Egleston Square creates a vibrant new home for the Boston Neighborhood Network. Originally constructed in 1909, the building had remained vacant for 30 years. The renovated building includes a community media center, television studios, conference spaces, and offices. By re-using an existing structure in a transit-oriented location and applying green technology, the redevelopment is considered a model for green historic preservation projects.

Project Specifications

• 13,000 SF
• 20-month schedule
• Designed to resemble an Italian basilica
• Prominent, 45-foot tall, single-story main hall with a basement and 2-story side wing
• Addition of an interstitial floor, providing BNN with nearly 10,000 SF to consolidate its spaces
• Listed in the National Registry of Historic Buildings