It would be a losing bet to say that South Boston is not still
changing. Though the area has seen dramatic growth blossoming
through the early 2000s to now it has yet to fully bloom. With
rentals transforming into condos and restaurants popping up for
every taste, Southie is fastened on a long track of prosperity.
Wetake you past homes in one of Bostons most booming area for this
weeks Neighborhood Spotlight.
South Boston is known for its significant place in
Boston history. A port for Irish immigrants escaping the Great
Famine, Southie tells an ongoing story opportunity. In modern
times, the narrative continues with more colorful illustrations of
people and developments. Yet through all the change, South Boston
holds strong to its distinct special features. Known for offering
the best of all worlds, the neighborhood allows residents to enjoy
a big-city lifestyle and still escape to a park or beach.
Waterfront access and ample green spaces keep the area grounded
while new construction shoots up left and right.
According to the
Boston Planning and Development Agency, new housing units in
the waterfront area alone grew 349.6% from 2000 to 2001. Young
professional and families have enjoyed this growth, moving into the
neighborhood at higher rates than ever before.
Arianna Brown, a prominent member of the GSIR team and proud
Southie resident, has watched these changes happen all around
her.
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There is a diverse population of people living in South
Bostonfamilies, young professionals, and empty nesters who span all
ages, races and backgrounds. Though varied in age and lifestyle,
this group has collectively sparked a dramatic shift in the area.
In the past five years there has been a shift from rentals to
condos, Arianna notes, so the curbside appeal has increased since
the owners have a vested interest in keeping the area looking clean
and well-kept.
Along with new residential development comes commercial
buildings, restaurants, and shops that freckle the neighborhood
particularly on East Broadway, the main drag of South Boston. For
updates on the latest trends, residents can look to Caught in
Southie: South Bostons very own online
neighborhood magazine. The website chronicles Southies latest and
greatest restaurants, cult sports-clubs, wardrobe trends, and
upcoming events. Though resources like this are easy to find,
Southie natives still remain true to the areas long-standing
establishments.
For Arianna, The Galley Diner on P street is a hole-in-the-wall
diner that embodies that homey diner feel, while K and 8th Street
market offers all the essentials beyond the stark white walls of a
generic grocery store.
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