REDEVELOPMENT, EXPANSION OF BOSTON COLLEGES

Mass Art opened a new colorful 20-story dorm at 578 Huntington Avenue for its freshmen and sophomores. The $61 million dorm was designed to help reduce the amount of students living in neighborhood housing in nearby Mission Hill and Fenway areas. The dorm is part of the school’s $120 million expansion that will include a new design and media center and redevelopment of its public galleries. Johanna Kaiser for Boston.com

The Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Mass Art opened a new colorful 20-story dorm at 578 Huntington Avenue for its freshmen and sophomores.

The $61 million dorm was designed to help reduce the amount of students living in neighborhood housing in nearby Mission Hill and Fenway areas.

The dorm is part of the school’s $120 million expansion that will include a new design and media center and redevelopment of its public galleries.

Inside Boston.com