A BOUNTIFULGARDEN
(At top, from left) an aerial view in 1994, showing the old Boston Garden in front of TD Garden; and, in 1998, the demolition of the old Garden, with the empty space left after. Work is underway to fill that space with The Hub on Causeway project (right, and rendering of the completed project above). Groundbreaking ceremonies were held Wednesday. (Suzanne Kreiter/Globe StaffDelaware North | Boston Properties)
Boston Properties and Delaware North Wednesday officially launched construction of a massive new complex on Causeway Street in front of TD Garden and North Station. Dubbed, “The Hub on Causeway,’’ the first phase of the complex underway will include a new grocery store from Star Market, a 15-screen movie theater from ArcLight Cinema, office space, and underground parking.
The first phase is to open in late 2018.
Additional phases would bring a 38-story residential tower, and two shorter towers for offices and a hotel.
The developers are also building a new entrance to North Station as well as an underground connection between the train and subway stations.
