The CRE Insider
Matthews Arena’s Replacement Goes Vertical
Northeastern University is carrying the Matthews Arena legacy forward with a new multipurpose athletic facility unlike anything else in the country.
Court Favors South Shore Town in Property Dispute
For decades Massachusetts courts followed an ancient rule regarding ownership of land underlying roads and streams. An exception played a key role in a recent court case.
For Better Value Engineering, Get an Outside Review
The margin between a project that pencils and one that stalls often comes down to how effectively an owner controls hard costs. That’s where fresh eyes can help.
No Appetite for a ‘Texas Doughnut’ in East Somerville
It’s back to the design drawing board for at least one of the proposed redevelopers of a key parcel of city land in Somervile’s Inner Belt neighborhood.
Making Civic Connections to Architects’ New Home
Boston Society for Architecture is banking on Nader Tehrani’s skills to help it build connections between the industry and general public with a new headquarters downtown.
Copley Place Revamp Reflects Retail Transition
Simon Property Group should have no problem filling the vacant Neiman Marcus wing at Copley Place for a very simple reason: Luxury retail and restaurants are doing great.
Tight Supply Stabilizes Boston Retail Market
Boston’s retail market is entering 2026 as one of the tightest in the country, but growth is becoming more selective.





