Client: Sasaki Associates

Owner: City of Boston

Completion: 2023

Services Provided: Cost Management, Cost Estimating

Boston City Hall Renovation

Boston, MA

This high-profile and highly visible project for The City of Boston posed many complications for the design team. Challenges included existing subsurface conditions, three active subway tunnels, underground parking garages, a vague utilities layout and neighboring building owners. The design team intends reuse a significant portion of existing materials from the site, including brick pavers, and recycle existing material for substructure fill.

Ellana provided costs for key components of the project including accessibility upgrades, providing opportunities for civic events, sustainability considerations, and the upgrading of landscaping and hardscaping to facilitate civic engagement. The team provided study level and SD level cost estimates to the design team to help the owner set the budget for the project.

The project design includes water features (waterfalls and water channels for public interaction), custom playground features for families, accessibility ramps, gardens, a modern café, and plaza areas. The space hosts public performances and events like music festivals, rallies, sports team celebrations, open air charity events and food festivals.