Downtown Boston has undergone an astonishing change in only a few years—think back to the way it was, even in 2000—but that's just the beginning, according to the speakers at our Future of Downtown Boston at the Boston Seaport Aloft. The area's well on its way to being a true a 24-hour city.

Bisnow Nixon Peabody principal Larry DiCara kicked off the event with opening remarks, noting the transformation of Boston is being driven by a number of factors. Not only do younger people want to live in Boston's urban environment, but they're willing to live in smaller spaces, as long as high-quality public spaces and transit are conveniently accessible.

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