Federal transportation officials continue to oppose a connection from the former Boston Flower Exchange property to Interstate 93, a requirement for full buildout of a 1.6 million-square-foot life science campus.
Boston-based Abbey Group is expected to redesign its 1.6-million-square-foot Exchange South End life science development in Boston amid talks with transportation officials about a disputed connector to Frontage Road.
In both urban and suburban environments, dynamic neighborhoods are a major new draw in the race for talent. This shift has prompted the evolution of Boston’s most historic neighborhoods, like the South End.
Members of an advisory group pressed The Abbey Group on the timing of road work required for its 1.6-million-square-foot Exchange South End life science development, including a connection to Frontage Road designed to minimize congestion on Albany Street.
Boston-based developer Abbey Group began demolition of the former Boston Flower Exchange property this morning, as it prepares the 5.6-acre South End site for a four-building, 1.6 million-square-foot office and lab development.
Cambridge-based Foundation Medicine Inc. is seeking up to 1 million square feet in Boston or Cambridge for a life science campus.
As projects in Somerville, East Boston, Allston-Brighton and South End move forward, developers of large vacant commercial properties in Newton and Woburn are laying out plans for mixed-use projects totaling over 3 million square feet.
JLL Boston will recruit tenants for Boston-based developer Abbey Group, which is expected to break ground next year on a 1.6-million-square-foot office and lab complex on Albany Street in South End.
The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) has approved seven new development projects in the South End, Allston, Brighton, South Boston, Jamaica Plain and East Boston.
The new owner’s vision for the former Boston Flower Exchange property at 540 Albany St. includes 1.6 million square feet of office and lab space – and no housing.
