109-Unit Project Proposed Near Maverick Square
A real estate development company founded by the former Keurig Dr. Pepper CEO proposes a large residential project near Maverick Square in East Boston.
Cambridge Walgreens Slated for Housing Development
A standalone retail property outside Porter Square in Cambridge would be redeveloped as 71 housing units under plans submitted by a local developer.
New 171-Unit Office Conversion Planned in Boston
Boston developer and real estate attorney Patrick Mahoney has filed plans to turn a Post Office Square office building into dozens of homes.
MBTA Communities Law’s Upshot: Smaller Projects, Far from Stations
Urban planners’ visions of a high-density housing boom steps from rapid transit service haven’t materialized five years after the adoption of Massachusetts’ MBTA Communities zoning law.
Copper Mill Pitches Davis Square Tower Under Chapter 40B
A 25-story tower containing 502 apartments would help reverse the decline of Somerville’ Davis Square, developer Copper Mill states in its initial development application for the $260 million project.
Somerville Seeks Developers for Inner Belt Property
Somerville is seeking housing development proposals for a former shopping center property seized by eminent domain for an abandoned public safety complex project.
524 Apartments to Replace Former KISS-108 Studio, Kappy’s Store
Two commercial properties near Wellington Circle in Medford will be redeveloped as 524 apartments following the city’s MBTA Communities rezoning.
Northland Set to Begin Construction of 315 Apartments in Newton Upper Falls
Northland Investment Corp. received $220 million in financing for its Newton Upper Falls development, enabling the start of vertical construction at the 23-acre site.
Boston Developer Proposes 258K SF Project Near Worcester’s Polar Park
A Boston-based developer proposed 197 apartments on a 1.4-acre vacant lot near Worcester’s Polar Park stadium.
‘Weston Whopper’ Gets Boost from Court Ruling
A Superior Court judge ruled against Weston residents and officials in their lawsuit seeking to block construction of a 180-unit apartment complex under the state’s Chapter 40B law.
Mill Creek Gets Financing for $145M Allston Development
Mill Creek Residential received $95 million in construction financing to replace an Allston office building with a 240-unit apartment complex.
Marcus Partners Putting $650M Fund to Work
Marcus Partners is flush with capital that it’s getting ready to deploy across the Eastern Seaboard under the guidance of Levi Reilly, the company’s head of development.
165 Apartments Proposed on JP-Roslindale Border
A Dedham developer unveiled designs for 165 apartments in a 7-story building near the Forest Hills station on the MBTA’s Orange Line.
Noise Wall Study, Roundabouts Included in Riverside Mitigation Package
A 753-unit housing development that would provide a multi-million-dollar mitigation package is up for approval by Newton officials next week.
Boston Apartment Rent Hikes Plateau After New Deliveries
Greater Boston renters are getting some relief from apartment rent hikes following completion of a series of new developments, with vacancies in Allston-Brighton hitting double digits.
68-Unit Enabled by Cambridge Rezoning
Under Cambridge’s recent citywide rezoning to stimulate multifamily development, a developer proposed 68 apartments in a 6-story building in the Wellington-Harrington neighborhood.
BPDA Board OK’s Northeastern Plans for Big Housing Investments
Officials OK’d seven projects that will bring 285 new homes to the city, a new Northeastern University arena and the school’s five-year plan to add 1,000 new dorm beds.
Wellington Housing Pipeline Begins with 289-Unit Clayborn Project
Construction is ramping up for the first in a series of developments that could add nearly 1,100 apartments near Wellington Circle.
Housing Report Card Gives Mass. ‘Incomplete’ Grade
Massachusetts is unlikely to meet the Healey administration’s goal for 220,000 new housing units’ completion by 2035, according to a new report analyzing the state of the residential real estate market.
Somerville Mayoral Candidate Opposes Davis Square Tower
The debate over a potential high-rise apartment tower in Davis Square entered the Somerville mayoral race heading into Tuesday’s election as finalist Jake Wilson stated his opposition to the project.
