Downtown Boston is the central business district of
Boston,
Massachusetts,
United States. The city of Boston was founded in 1628. The largest of the city's commercial districts, Downtown is the location of many corporate or regional headquarters; city, county, state and federal government facilities; and many of Boston's tourist attractions. Similar to other central business districts in the U.S., Downtown has recently undergone a transformation that included the construction of new condos and lofts, renovation of historic buildings, and arrival of new residents and businesses. It is represented in the
Boston City Council by
District 2's
Bill Linehan.