MCCA Rejects South Boston Development Proposals
A planned commercial development that drew criticism from some South Boston elected officials has been put on hold by the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority.
Boston Officials Flag ‘False Pretenses’ Behind MCCA Development Plans
City officials and a state senator representing South Boston raised concerns Thursday that the independent convention center authority may be planning under “false pretenses” to develop land taken by eminent domain for mixed use rather than convention-related purposes.
BGI, Cronin Group Vie for MCCA Parcels
Two developers have submitted proposals for mixed-use projects including offices, labs, performing arts space and a grocery store on 6.2 acres of Massachusetts Convention Center Authority-owned property in South Boston.
Channelside Approval Hailed as Lifeline for Fort Point Artists
Related Beal’s newly-approved 1.1 million-square-foot Channelside project addresses critiques of past Seaport District developments, setting aside space for affordable artist housing and studios, a 900-seat waterfront amphitheater and publicly-deeded park space.
Ferry and Bus Upgrades Tied to Marine Park Growth
As South Boston’s marine park transforms from working port to high-tech hub, the puzzle of delivering thousands of employees to new developments is coming to a head.
Seaport St. Regis Tower Construction Goes Vertical
Boston-based Cronin Development’s 22-story luxury condo tower began vertical construction this week following over two years of foundation and prep work on the waterfront site.
Cronin Group Pitches Lab Complex in Marine Park
The developer of the St. Regis Residences Boston luxury condo tower is looking for opportunities to tap into the life science boom in South Boston’s marine park with plans for a 234,000-square-foot complex on Drydock Avenue.
Walsh Raised Bar on Housing Production
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh’s pro-housing agenda delivered benefits to the city but critics say Walsh missed opportunities to make development more equitable and address the transportation and climate change crises.
Gillette Seeks Flexibility to Redevelop Campus
As it studies future options for its 34-acre World Shaving Headquarters property in South Boston, Gillette Co. is seeking to remove some state oversight over what could be built next on portions of the prime waterfront real estate.
St. Regis Ramps Up Sales Center in Seaport
A waterfront sales center at 250 Northern Ave. is showing off the available finishes and vistas at the future St. Regis Residences, Boston condominium tower which is scheduled to open in 2021 in the Seaport District.
Watertown Apartment Complex Opens 75 Percent Preleased
Construction of Watertown’s newest multifamily development along the Arsenal Street corridor has completed with 75 percent of the units preleased.
Seven Developers Pitch South Boston Lab Projects
Seven developers are in competition to expand a South Boston ship repair facility with office and lab space for the waterfront’s growing life science and robotics cluster.
Condo Tower Gets $294M Construction Loan
JP Morgan and Mack Real Estate have provided a $294 million construction loan for Cronin Development’s St. Regis Residences at 150 Seaport Boulevard in Boston.
Seaport Condo Developer Picks Resident Services Provider
Another Seaport District developer is partnering with a global brand to provide hotel-style amenities to buyers.
Developers Have Big Plans for City-Owned Sites
Boston’s offer to let the private sector build housing on municipal properties is shaping up as a big hit in the real estate industry, with developers floating plans for a 700-foot skyscraper downtown and a 456-unit residential tower at the Columbus Avenue fire station.
Developer Eyes Boston City Hall Annex Property for 61-Story Tower
A South Boston developer has submitted designs for a 61-story office and residential tower above Boston’s City Hall Annex after the city asked for ideas how to generate affordable housing at municipal properties.
CLF, Developer Settle 150 Seaport Dispute
Construction of a 22-story luxury condominium tower at 150 Seaport Boulevard will begin this spring after South Boston developer Cronin Group agreed to pay $18.5 million toward a future waterfront park and enrichment activities on Boston Harbor for underprivileged youths.
State Backs $260M Seaport Tower
State regulators have given their support to a proposed 22-story luxury condo tower at 150 Seaport Blvd. that’s being challenged in court by environmentalists seeking more public access to the Boston waterfront.
Developer Defends Seaport Condo Tower
The owner of the Whiskey Priest and Atlantic Beer Garden pubs in Boston’s Seaport District seeks to dismiss a Conservation Law Foundation lawsuit challenging a $260 million luxury condo tower at 150 Seaport Blvd.
CLF Sues Cronin Group, Seeks To Block Chapter 91 Approval For Condo Tower
A 22-story condominium tower on Boston Harbor would provide “extraordinary private benefits” to a developer while violating state laws protecting public access to the waterfront, the Conservation Law Foundation argues in a lawsuit challenging the 150 Seaport project by Boston-based developer Cronin Group.
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