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On Route 128, a History of Constant Innovation
The completion of Route 128 changed Massachusetts and its commercial real estate industry more fundamentally than anything before, or perhaps since. And its evolution continues today.
As Boston Evolved, So Did B&T
From a simple compendium of recent real estate transactions, Banker & Tradesman has transformed several times as the region it serves has changed.
The Hottest Property: MIT’s Building 20
Every week, Banker & Tradesman highlights a piece of commercial real estate that’s the subject of some hot news. For our 150th anniversary, we’re focusing on what is arguably the most important piece of private real estate in Massachusetts history.
Banker & Tradesman’s Editorial Cartoon: HBD B&T
Medford Begins Process for Wellington Air-Rights Development
The city of Medford is gauging developers’ interest in building a large mixed-use project on up to 28 acres at Wellington station on the MBTA’s Orange Line.
Somerville Labs Get $278M in Construction Financing
A development team received a $278 million construction loan for a Somerville lab project scheduled for completion in 2024 in the growing Boynton Yards life science cluster.
Chinatown Garage Sold to NY Investor
A New York City investor has received $19.6 million in acquisition financing for a Chinatown parking garage after acquiring the property from Quincy-based Foxrock Properties.
MBTA Launches East Boston Ferry Service
Developers operating in East Boston will have yet another neighborhood feature to point out for potential tenants and buyers: ferry service to downtown.
Marcus Partners Set to Invest $2B With New Fund
Boston-based Marcus Partners plans to invest another $2 billion in real estate projects after closing its newest fund with $650 million from investors.
Restaurant, Housing Proposed at West Newton Bank Property
Mark Development’s newest project in Newton would expand a bank building to create 50 multifamily housing units and a 225-seat restaurant.
Hotel Proposed for Site of Storied Cambridge Music Venue
A 6-story hotel would be developed on the site of Cambridge’s famed Middle East nightclub under plans submitted by the property owners this week.
What Do Diehl, Healey Wins Mean for Real Estate?
With the final match-up between Republican and Democratic gubernatorial candidates now clear, the stakes for the real estate industry in November’s general election are starting to come into focus.
Personnel File – No. 302
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored: it’s The Personnel File.
Developer Eyes Medford for 1.2M SF Life Science Project
A developer proposes a 1.2-million-square-foot life science development on a Medford site that includes a property it acquired from Massachusetts Department of Transportation in 2019.
Brickbottom Lab Project Gets First Tenant
The first life science development in Somerville’s Brickbottom neighborhood has secured an initial tenant in a California biopharma company.
Sublease Surge Adds Pressure on Lab Pipeline
Sublease availabilities more than doubled in the second quarter to 916,000 square feet, but commercial developers continue to play the lab card as their best bet for virtually every development site.
MEPA Reform Can Make Communities Greener – and Help Developers
Massachusetts’ environmental regulations force developers to prioritize cars when climate change and political polling show a different approach is needed.
From Upheaval to Urban Recovery
First as the youngest Boston city councilor in history and then as a prominent real estate attorney, Lary DiCara’s had a ringside seat – and sometimes a part in the show – as Boston was transformed from an arson-riddled shell to the busy metropolis of today.
Hot Property: 500 Unicorn Park Drive
Workbar’s newest location provides flexible workspace and amenities ranging from a fitness center to dry cleaning pick-up and dropoff, multiple cafes and a courtyard.
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