Downtown BID Rebrands as the ‘Downtown Boston Alliance’
The nonprofit that serves as a main advocate for Boston’s downtown and downtown businesses is changing up its name as it rolls out its latest economic development initiative.
State Agencies’ Expiring Leases Could Shake Up Downtown
State agencies’ pending lease expirations in downtown Boston would add over 800,000 square feet of vacancies to the beleaguered office market, prompting pleas for Gov. Maura Healey to reverse a planned real estate diet.
Investments in Public Art Will Enhance Boston’s Greenway
The Greenway ARTbeat series is not just an investment in public art; it is an investment in the reputation of Boston and the downtown economy.
Downtown Landlords Expand Ground-Floor Horizons
If downtown Boston fully regains its retail footings, it will be through discarding cookie-cutter leasing strategies reliant on fast-casual franchises and clothing chains.
Downtown BID’s Recipe for Retail Renewal
A remarkable transformation is underway that’s redefining Downtown Boston from a 9-to-5, office-driven landscape, via a vibrant retail and cultural revival.
$2M Plan to ‘Level Up’ Downtown Boston Launched
The Downtown Boston Business Improvement District has announced a three-year effort to “forge [a] new identity” for the neighborhood.
