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.
Boston Autoport Agreement Would Add Bike, Pedestrian Connections
Renegotiated terms of Massport’s lease for a 3.4-acre portion of the Boston Autoport property in Charlestown will include new bike and pedestrian paths connecting the waterfront to the Boston Harborwalk and Sullivan Square.
Seven Developers Compete for Massport Parcel
Seven developers have submitted proposals for a 600,000-square-foot mixed-use project on Massport’s parcel H in Boston’s Seaport District.
Turner and Janey Construction Will Partner on Fidelity’s Seaport Project
Turner Construction and Boston-based Janey Construction Management will partner on redevelopment of Fidelity’s 750,000-square-foot Seaport World Trade Center.
Dutch Smart Building Firm Joins Seaport Development Team
A Dutch developer that specializes in sensor-equipped office buildings is joining the development team for Massport’s 401 Congress St. parcel, where a 645,000-square-foot office tower is proposed.
Logan Terminal Will Offer Food Delivery to Your Gate
Travelers flying out of Logan International Airport’s Terminal A will be able to order food via mobile app and have it delivered to their gate under a new program by concessions manager MarketPlace Logan.
Massport Picks Weiland for CEO, Passes Over BPDA Chief
Massport has a new CEO, who will be only the second woman in its history to hold the position.
Massport Seeks Developers For 600K SF Seaport District Project
Massport is offering up more of its Seaport District real estate for a project that could encompass up to 600,000 square feet of development while improving the MBTA’s Silver Line Way stop’s visibility and accessibility.
BPDA Head Named Finalist for Massport Top Job
A Massachusetts Port Authority screening committee has recommended two finalists for the organization’s CEO position – and despite applying for the permanent role, acting CEO John Pranckevicius did not make the cut.
Viewing Architecture Through a New Lens
As resiliency and mobility issues approach crisis proportions in Greater Boston, Amy Korte is using technology to optimize designs and operations of new developments. Korte was named president of Arrowstreet, the Boston-based architecture firm that she joined in 2008, in May.
Seaport Development Would Link Two Massport Parcels
Boston Global Investors’ proposed development of two Massport-owned parcels in the Seaport District calls for a 645,000-square-foot office building next to the MBTA World Trade Center station and a 2-story building between two Massachusetts Turnpike off-ramps.
Massport Planning Big Change to Uber, Lyft at Logan, Higher Fees
Massachusetts Port Authority officials are weighing a plan they say will reduce congestion in East Boston and at Logan Airport and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
Massport Offers Up Mixed-Use Development Parcel
Massport’s next land offering in Boston’s Seaport District could accommodate up to 600,000 square feet of mixed-use development served by its own transit stop.
Lab Strategy Gains Traction in Seaport
With a 1.1 percent vacancy rate for lab space in the city of Boston, opportunities for the life science industry to grow appear to be almost as challenging as in inventory-starved Cambridge, with the exception of the Seaport.
