November 14, 2008 Boston's Seaport redevelopment moves forward Play video

(NECN) - Parcel "A" gets the "A-OK" from the Boston Redevelopment Authority. Boston Mayor Tom Menino made the announcement Friday night.

The Authority has approved plans for the first stage of a 6.5 million square foot project on the South Boston Waterfront. The plan includes a six story residential and retail building developed by the Boston Residential Group and MS Seaport.

Boston Residential Group CEO Curtis Kemeny joins us for more on the project.