The project transforms underutilized, legacy infrastructure, including outdated parking facilities and fragmented service areas, into a porous, welcoming, and year-round urban district. The design strategy prioritizes the human scale, ensuring that the spaces between the buildings are as significant as the architecture itself. By shifting the district’s orientation toward people-first circulation, the plan creates a seamless transition from the high-energy atmosphere of Fenway Park to the intimate, local character of one of Boston’s most beloved neighborhoods.

Reclaiming the street for people

At the heart of the vision is the pedestrianization of Jersey Street, conceived as a new civic living room for the Fenway. This signature move does more than create open space; it realigns the public realm as a vital connective tissue, inviting spontaneous social interaction, supporting local businesses, and providing a flexible, programmable venue that feels distinctively Bostonian.

The design also proposes a major urban move of adding a new street that extends Richard B Ross Way, which links Van Ness Street up to Brookline Street. This will become a two way street that is open all the time, as opposed to Jersey Street which becomes a one way street and then is closed during all games. The extension of Richard B Ross Way allows for Jersey Street to be converted into a public plaza, free from cars and a new open space for the neighborhood. This greatly improves the overall district and neighborhood circulation without negative impacts on game days. 

Adaptive repositioning of historic buildings

The urban design approach is grounded in preservation and continuity. Several historic facades will be restored to preserve the unique character of Fenway’s architectural heritage. In addition, the development will provide over 200 new units of housing and over 40 retail locations, with a focus on supporting local businesses. 

The revitalization of Arthur’s Alley and the integration of improved connectivity to Lansdowne Station are deliberate interventions designed to enhance the physical and social permeability of the site. By integrating diverse architectural styles with the restoration of historic landmarks, Fenway Corners does not form a new district in isolation, but rather an authentic evolution of the existing one, creating a future where history and city life coexist within a renewed and accessible public realm.

Once fully implemented, the project will introduce two million square feet of commercial, residential, retail, and restaurant space across eight new buildings, each reflecting a distinct scale and style that preserve the unique character of Fenway and transform it into a welcoming, and year-round urban district.