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The Boston Herald's former South End headquarters is slated to be transformed into a six-acre complex of apartments, stores, and restaurants.

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The property's owner plans to replace the Herald's squat brick building (pictured) with four new structures.

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Buildings of various heights and parking hidden from the street are two key features of the plan.

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A rendering shows the current Herald building. Construction is expected to begin by the end of the year.

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A rendering shows the plans for the new development, which will have 475 apartments, a grocery store, and a mix of smaller shops and restaurants.

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An aerial view of the site (lower middle), which is next to the intersection of the Massachusetts Turnpike and Interstate 93.