Boston’s next major waterfront transformation is unfolding in Fort Point – directly along the Fort Point Channel and steps from the Seaport District.
The Gillette Redevelopment Project represents one of the largest mixed-use redevelopment efforts in Boston in decades. Spanning approximately 31 acres along the waterfront, the former Gillette manufacturing campus is being reimagined into a master-planned district that will introduce residential buildings, office and research space, hospitality, retail, and a significant new waterfront park.
For Seaport buyers and real estate investors, this project is not simply another development. It is a strategic expansion of the Seaport’s urban footprint into Fort Point – with long-term implications for property values, housing supply, and waterfront living in Boston.
This guide serves as the central overview of the project. As approvals advance and construction begins, we will link detailed updates and analysis from this page.
Where Is the Gillette Redevelopment Located?
The Gillette site is located along the Fort Point Channel in the Fort Point neighborhood – immediately adjacent to the Seaport District and minutes from Downtown Boston.
While technically within South Boston’s broader geography, the project’s orientation, design intent, and connectivity align far more closely with Fort Point and the Seaport than with traditional South Boston residential areas.
Its waterfront frontage, proximity to the Seaport’s luxury condominium inventory, and walkability to high-end dining and corporate offices position it as a natural extension of Boston’s most modern neighborhood.
For neighborhood context:
Fort Point and Seaport Overview
South Boston Neighborhood Guide
What Is the Gillette Redevelopment Project?
The Gillette Redevelopment is a Planned Development Area (PDA) currently under review by the Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA). The proposal transforms the historic Gillette South Boston Manufacturing…