The Kenmore Tower A few facts first Built

The Kenmore Tower

A few facts first • Built in 1962 • Housed HCHP • Converted to coop in 1982 • Joined MAHC when it started (ca. 4 years ago) • Straddles Beacon St & Commonwealth Ave • 01 and 02 apartments look out on the Square from the Zakim Bridge to Fenway Park (including the CITGO sign)

Citizens Bank Info • Not a historical building • Has a easement from KT re the driveway • Is two stories tall…no higher than our mezzanine

The Proposed Development • 24 story micro hotel • Created the required acreage with the Buckminster Hotel which includes Beacon Street • Buckminster to build an annex on Beacon Street • There are have been two proposals. . plan A and B

The Many Issues 1. 0 • Traffic • Deliveries • Parking for hotel/impact on KT garage • Impact on light/creation of shadow • Impact on KT foundation • Impact of wind

The Many Issues 2. 0 • Other projects in the Square • The CITGO sign • Gateway to Longwood Medical Facilities • Home Red Sox Games (and new planned theater)

Realizations • City of Boston pushing the project • Illegal acreage condoned by BPDA • If not this now, then something else in the future

Actions Taken Thus Far • Board hired lawyer • 01 -02 owners formed an alliance & hired their own lawyer • Working to get other organizations in the Square to support KT • Supporting the other project…Related Beal on the Northside of Kenmore Square • Opining on the landmarking process

Finally We are angry We are sad We are frustrated We are worried We appreciate support, guidance & fellow feeling! Thank you.