248K SF Office-to-Housing Project Proposed in Watertown
Underutilized commercial space near Watertown Square would be replaced with 285 housing units under a Newton developer’s proposal.
Boston Wants More Housing in Gillette Project
Boston officials asked Gillette for a “healthy and balanced neighborhood” with more multifamily housing at the expense of commercial and life science space in its redevelopment of the 31-acre South Boston property.
Copper Mill Releases New Designs for Somerville Tower
Developer Copper Mill released three alternate designs for its Davis Square housing tower following pushback from some neighborhood residents and state officials.
Mayor in the Middle
A proposed Davis Square tower has become a litmus test of new Somerville Mayor Jake Wilson’s platform supporting denser housing development near transit.
Developer Says Davis Square ‘Needs a Catalyst’: His Proposed Tower
Developer Copper Mill will present alternate designs for its 26-story apartment tower in Somerville’s Davis Square as it prepares to seek approval for the project.
Alani Joins Perkins & Will As Managing Director
After a decade at CBT Architects, Vickie Alani is on the move to lead another of Boston’s high-profile architectural studios.
Copper Mill Pitches Davis Square Tower Under Chapter 40B
A 25-story tower containing 502 apartments would help reverse the decline of Somerville’ Davis Square, developer Copper Mill states in its initial development application for the $260 million project.
Copper Mill Apartment Towers Approved in Dorchester
Boston officials approved construction of two apartment towers that will transform a commercial section of Morrissey Boulevard and create a new landmark for Southeast Expressway commuters.
One Harbor Shore Condos Complete Fan Pier Development
Two decades after The Fallon Company acquired a cornerstone development site on Boston Harbor, the final building is nearing completion at its 3 million square-foot Fan Pier project.
Gillette Redevelopment Could Include 20 Buildings
Redevelopment of the 31-acre Gillette campus in South Boston could include up to 20 buildings and 5.7 million square feet of development.
Copper Mill Pitches Two Towers in Dorchester
The newest high-profile entrant to Greater Boston’s development scene is continuing its big ambitions with a pair of towers next to an MBTA hub.
Allston Developer Wants to Begin Housing First
Berkeley Investments’ redevelopment plan for the long-dormant 176 Lincoln St. site in Allston is shifting to reflect the difficult financing conditions that continue to plague commercial projects.
1.2K Housing Units Floated at Brockton Fairgrounds
A Boston developer submitted plans to redevelop the 66-acre former Brockton Fairgrounds property with 1,200 housing units as part of a Suffolk Downs-type mixed-use development.
Personnel File – No. 377
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored: It’s our weekly Personnel File roundup.
Fan Pier Residential Tower Gets $215M Construction Loan
The Fallon Co. received a $215 million construction loan for a luxury residential tower at Boston’s Fan Pier, ending a lull in planned high-end housing projects in the urban core.
Another Option for Vacant Office Buildings
New hotel construction has slowed to a crawl in Boston since COVID but a new source of room supply is emerging in conversions spurred by the city’s struggling office market.
Alexandra Project Hopes to Switch Back to Hotel
Will the third time be the charm for a development team’s efforts to redevelop the old Hotel Alexandra property in Boston?
Lawsuit Alleges Flaws at State Street HQ
Developers of State Street Corp.’s new headquarters say design flaws that failed to take into account Boston’s frigid winters forced them to sacrifice leasable space and drove up project costs.
Gillette Factory Redevelopment Plan Due in January
Gillette Co. will begin its permitting in January for a mixed-use development transforming 31 acres of South Boston waterfront into a mixed-use campus.
Hotel Alexandra Development Back on the Market
A historic former Roxbury hotel eyed for redevelopment for nearly three decades is seeking a new owner to move a condominium project forward.
