Governor Healey's administration identified several state-owned Brutalist buildings near Government Center and the West End for potential redevelopment by July. Housing and modern office uses are being considered as part of a broader strategy to revitalize underutilized state properties.
The buildings, constructed in the 1960s and 1970s, have long been criticized for their imposing architecture and inefficient use of prime real estate. Preservationists and planners are now debating whether to demolish, renovate, or adaptively reuse the structures.