Watertown Hits Pause on BERDO Ordinance

Watertown leaders hit pause on new building emissions regulations after objections from the business community and condominium associations about the potential costs and complications.

Sustainability Standoff in Watertown

Potential new requirements to discourage fossil fuel use at approximately 150 large buildings in Watertown would drive up housing costs and penalize developers of recent lab projects, opponents say.

The Key to Keeping Current in the Seaport

It turns out that “try before you buy” is a compelling pitch for retailers as well as shoppers. In what’s becoming a commonly accepted practice, retail landlords such as WS Development and Wilder regularly take a flier on local, independently-owned shops that bring unique, new concepts to their portfolios.

Winning Strategies for 21st Century Retail Developments

Once considered a conversation-stopper in host communities, density is a proven advantage in the quest for successful retail and mixed-use developments. Indeed, some of the most celebrated retail places in the world are immersive, intuitive experiences in part because of this.

Hot Property: Arsenal Yards

Cambridge-based architect PCA has completed its placemaking and design work at Watertown’s Arsenal Yards, the redevelopment of the former Arsenal Mall into a seven-building, 1 million-square-foot mixed-use property.