Makeovers

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Construction on the Seaport's all-glass-everything Pier 17 Mall will begin tomorrow. To recap, the makeover will include 300,000 square feet of retail space and public outdoor areas on the roof. Occupants, whose businesses were hit hard from Sandy, were allowed to finish up the summer, while Alexander Wang was allowed to throw a huge rager on the final day. [Crain's]