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Amazon’s expansion into Boston’s Seaport District marks a significant development in the city’s real estate and tech landscape. Although the tech giant has delayed the move into its new tower at One Boston Wharf Road until 2027, the 630,000-square-foot lease agreement is one of the largest office deals in Boston since the COVID-19 pandemic. With the core and shell of the building now complete, Amazon is in the early stages of designing its new space, aiming to start the buildout by late 2025 or early 2026.
Amazon’s decision to expand in Boston comes as part of a broader strategy that initially emerged in 2021 during a period of rapid growth for the company. The One Boston Wharf Road lease agreement was made before the shift toward hybrid work arrangements became entrenched in the corporate world. Since then, Amazon has adjusted its office real estate, delaying its “HQ2” project in Virginia and scaling back its footprint in some locations. These changes made many in Boston’s real estate sector wonder whether Amazon would fully occupy its new tower or sublease part of the space.
However, the company’s recent move to require employees to return to the office five days a week underscores its commitment to in-person work. Local developers, including Yanni Tsipis, senior vice president of development at WS Development, have welcomed this decision and emphasized the positive impact on the commercial real estate market. The return to the office could help revitalize Boston’s Seaport District, turning the area into a thriving hub for tech and innovation.
Beyond its role in reshaping the Seaport District’s skyline, Amazon’s new location will also make a mark on sustainability. The new tower aims to be Boston’s largest “net zero” building, surpassing Boston University’s Center for Computing and Data Sciences. In collaboration with cleantech startup Sublime Systems, the building’s lobby and sidewalk feature low-carbon cement, reflecting a growing focus on sustainable construction practices. As Amazon prepares to build out its offices, the space promises to become a cornerstone of the Seaport’s development and the city’s push for greener, more sustainable growth.
