Developers Say Downtown Plan Doesn’t Go Far Enough
Owners of potential prime development sites in Downtown Crossing warn that Boston’s downtown rezoning won’t live up to its billing in catalyzing major projects.
Boston Signals Flexibility on Affordability Obligations
Developers are getting an increasingly sympathetic hearing from Boston officials in an effort to break the logjam of housing projects still sitting on the drawing boards.
Developer Plans Boston Waterfront Hotel Conversion
A developer that bought a vacant Boston office building last fall for $30 million is proposing to convert the waterfront property into a hotel.
Former Goulston & Storrs Offices Sold for $30M
A vacant Boston office building that was formerly occupied by law firm Goulston & Storrs was acquired for $30 million, a 40 percent discount from its last sale in 2014.
Boston Plans Big Renovation of Development Reviews
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s administration is trying to cut through the murky process that forces real estate projects to shell out millions in unpredictable community benefits payments.
Hot Property: Goulston & Storrs Offices
Approximately 350 employees at law firm Goulston & Storrs are settling into their new offices at One Post Office Square following the firm’s first relocation since 1985.
Filling the CRE Tax Gap
As thousands of property owners in Boston seek abatements and researchers forecast a steep decline in property tax collections, Mayor Michelle Wu’s options are limited in finding ways to cushion the fiscal blows
Personnel File – No. 353
Who’s on the move?
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored: It’s The Personnel File.
Another Law Firm to Join Post Office Square Revamp with 100K SF Lease
A Boston law firm’s 350 attorneys and staff will relocate from the waterfront to the updated One Post Office Square tower.
BPDA Reform Could Backload Biggest Changes
Commercial and nonprofit affordable housing developers say the biggest effects of BPDA reform won’t be felt until a comprehensive rezoning plan is completed.
Hazy Directions on the Path Back to the Office
Data that tracks the movements of cell phone users tells a stark story of two workplace cultures in the COVID era. Employee and visitor foot traffic at life science building is significantly above that leased to traditional downtown office tenants.
Personnel File
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored: it’s The Personnel File.
Boston’s Wetlands Ordinance Advances Climate Planning
As a coastal city uniquely vulnerable to sea level rise, Boston has embarked on an ambitious campaign to integrate climate resilience into city planning and policy.
Personnel File
In this week’s roundup Personnel File, banks, law firms and mortgage companies hire new talent into leadership positions.
