The site owner Fan-Pier in South Boston was found legally responsible for blocking efforts to development partners in achieving approval to build a $ 800 million mega-project they had planned together. It was thought that the owner was hoping to structure a new relationship with another partner who would like to share a few of the economic benefits. Warring partners have to decide how to deal with the recent decision. This case provides an opportunity to expose students megaprojects. Partnerships, design, architecture, changing marketing, and local politics plays a big role, "Hide
by William J. Poorvu, Katherine Sweetman Source: Harvard Business School 17 pages. Publication Date: August 31, 1989. Prod. #: 390012-PDF-ENG