Massport Narrows Seaport Housing Developer Field to Five
Massport officials have selected five finalists to develop the first mixed-income housing complex built on its Seaport District real estate.
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.
Port of Entry Reimagined for a Changing Economy
Long before Fan Pier rose from Boston’s shores, there was John Drew’s World Trade Center Boston complex, which pioneered commercial development in the Seaport District between 1988 and 1992.
Seaport Circle Developers Partner with Nonprofits on Jobs Academy
A development team is beginning its permitting for a life science tower in the Seaport District, a 2-story incubator and career academy building and upgrades to an MBTA Silver Line station.
Massport Wants Workforce Housing Next to Seaport Garage
After approving development of 1,775 units of primarily luxury housing in Boston’s Seaport District, Massport will prioritize affordability for its next project in the neighborhood.
10 World Trade to Break Ground Within Weeks
Construction of the $530 million 10 World Trade office-lab tower in Boston’s Seaport District is set to begin this year after two new investors joined the development team.
Massport Optimistic Despite ‘Softening’ Air Travel
Buoyed by a passenger surge in July, Massachusetts Port Authority officials are optimistic that the return of air travel through Logan International Airport is outpacing their earlier projections even as the Delta variant portends a forthcoming slowdown.
Raising the Bar for Development Investment
As former Massport security official Herby Duvernéhis Boston-based development firm, RISE Together work to develop projects from Haverhill to downtown Boston, they’re seeking out new investors from diverse local communities who haven’t traditionally been part of real estate projects.
Massport, Leave the Bus Lanes Alone
Massport is right to be concerned about attempts to construct housing next to the exit from the state’s only container port. But trying to push their freight trucks into bus lanes is a step too far.
Massport Wants Say over L Street Station Housing
Massport is redoubling its objections to plans for new dedicated MBTA bus lanes in South Boston and wants a say over details of 636 housing units approved for the former Boston Edison property.
‘Dramatic’ Boost Expected as Logan Activity Creeps Up
Officials at Logan International Airport are expecting a “dramatic increase” in flights over the next two months.
Massport Seeks Payment from L Street Station Developers
Massport will seek a payment from developers of the 1.7 million-square-foot L Street Station project, which won approval this month for 636 housing units, to remove a residential deed restriction that it holds on the 15-acre South Boston property.
Lincoln Property Picked for $590M Massport Development
Massport officials selected Lincoln Property Co. to develop a 730,000-square-foot mixed-use project including a life science career center and upgrades to the neighboring MBTA’s Silver Line Way station in the Seaport District.
Big Lab Conversion Set to Begin in Seaport
BioMed Realty is joining the procession of life science developers to Boston’s Seaport District with the acquisition of the former John Hancock corporate headquarters at 601 Congress St.
Fidelity Kicks off Seaport World Trade Center Updates
One of the early corporate pioneers to settle in Boston’s Seaport District, Fidelity Investments has seen the surrounding neighborhood grow into an 11-million-square-foot office market occupied by a broad range of industries including law firms, tech startups and life science companies.
Seaport Developer Switches to Lab-Ready Design
The developer of an 18-story office building in Boston’s Seaport District is adding lab-ready designs to reflect the changes COVID-19 has forced in the commercial real estate market.
Golden, Massport Spar on Seaport Bus Lane
A turf battle is pitting Massport and its support of industrial tenants in the Seaport District against the city of Boston’s plans for transit upgrades including a possible dedicated bus lane on Summer Street.
State Hospital to Smart Growth Model
A 10-acre parcel that would complete the redevelopment master plan of the former Boston State Hospital property in Mattapan could be the missing piece of the puzzle that creates a true “smart growth” neighborhood.
In Troubling Sign for Hospitality, Massport Sees Slow Rebound in Logan Traffic
Passenger volume at Logan International Airport is unlikely to return to pre-pandemic levels for at least another two years, and the recovery process could take six years under a worst-case scenario, Massachusetts Port Authority officials said Thursday.
Why Diversity Matters in Real Estate
As a kid who was born and raised in Roxbury, I’ve seen the city’s skyline change. But as an entrepreneur, I have experienced a business climate which has largely remained the same.
