Hot Property: 55 Hudson St.
Asian Community Development Corp.’s 55 Hudson St. project broke ground recently. The building will create 110 affordable homes and bring a permanent branch of the Boston Public Library to Chinatown.
One Mystic Tower Adds 221 Condos in Redesign
A “significant” change in housing demand and economic conditions prompted a Newton developer to reduce the size of a planned $300 million residential tower near Sullivan Square in Charlestown while adding 221 for-sale units.
333-Unit Development OK’d at Brighton Radio Studio
Audacy radio’s Brighton studios will be replaced by 333 apartments under a $115 million development proposal by local firm Nordblom Co.
Hot Property: Leland House
Senior housing developer and operator 2Life Communities celebrated the completion of Leland House, a 68-apartment community for older adults in Waltham.
338 Apartments Proposed at Allston Studio Property
Nordblom Co. submitted plans for 338 apartments in an Allston neighborhood that’s attracted a who’s who of local developers seeking to update commercial sites with mixed-use and multifamily projects.
Hot Property: Northampton Street Residences
Kaplan Construction is targeting a March 2025 completion date for the 40,000-square-foot Northampton Street Residences, a 47-unit condominium development for first-time, moderate-income homebuyers in Roxbury.
$215M Apartment Tower Approved in Allston
A $215 million apartment complex will replace an Allston warehouse under development plans approved for a joint venture of Houston-based Hines and Calare Properties of Framingham.
BXP Breaks Ground on Cambridge’s Tallest Building
Boston Properties has started construction of the tallest building in Cambridge history, the 121 Broadway residential tower slated for completion in 2027.
A Backlash in Barnstable
Zoning changes designed to revitalize downtown Hyannis got immediate traction from developers proposing multifamily housing. But a leadership change on the Barnstable Town Council is driving fears of a rollback.
Some Suburbs Roll Out YIMBY Welcome Mats
Leaders in Watertown, Needham and elsewhere are looking to go above and beyond the call of the MBTA Communities law even as those in other towns are making headlines with their resistance.
Boston’s Mayor Not Giving Up on Fare-Free Buses
A trio of MBTA bus routes in Boston will continue to operate without charging fares for another two years thanks to an investment of more than $8 million from the city, Mayor Michelle Wu announced Tuesday.
Women’s Soccer Group Unveils White Stadium Revamp
Developers unveiled their plans for a $30 million revamp of Roxbury’s 10,000-seat White Stadium as the new home of Boston’s new professional women’s soccer franchise.
Watertown Plan Identifies Three Transformation Districts
Three Watertown neighborhoods are suitable for transformational development including additional multifamily housing, a draft comprehensive plan recommends.
New Owners Update 980K SF Gateway Project in Somerville
A new ownership group is making big changes to plans for a commercial development on the outskirts of Somerville’s Union Square, dropping a 330-room hotel while retaining a pair of office-lab towers.
Library Branch Resurfaces in Chinatown Housing Proposal
A parking lot in Boston’s Chinatown will be redeveloped with a new permanent Boston Public Library branch and 110 income-restricted homes under a pending proposal by the Asian CDC.
Seven-Building Redevelopment Proposed on Morrissey Boulevard
Redevelopment of a 9-acre Dorchester site would bring nearly 1.6 million square feet of office, research and multifamily housing next to another massive, life sciences-focused project.
Developer Proposes 675K SF Apartment Tower in Everett
Another high-rise apartment complex is proposed in Everett’s Commercial Triangle steps from the planned Sky Everett tower.
Stantec Combining Boston Offices with Downtown Move
Design and engineering firm Stantec will consolidate its two Boston offices and relocate to 40 Water St. in the Financial District as part of its new hybrid workplace strategy.
Why Adaptive Projects Make Financial and Environmental Sense
To reach carbon neutrality, both new and existing buildings must address operational and embodied carbon. Existing buildings represent a prime opportunity by prolonging the life of used materials and creating a venue to cut operational emissions.
A Somerville Art Hub Will Improve Charles River Water Quality
Somerville is moving forward with a project that will create an artist and agricultural hub while simultaneously addressing an inadequate stormwater system which contributes to the Charles River sewer overflows.
