Boston Office Market Finds Firmer Footing
Is 2025 the year of the Boston office comeback? Amid return-to-work mandates and a slight dip in office vacancy rates, there’s optimism in the air.
A Data-Driven Approach to Creating More Homes
ULI Boston/New England is partnering with three communities north of Boston to enhance both their urban mobility and their supply of new housing.
Will Decarbonization Shut Off the Affordable Pipeline?
Construction costs are already sky-high in Greater Boston, and there is fear decarbonization regulations can add even more strain on affordable housing developers’ wallets.
Regulators Eye ‘Embodied Carbon’ in New Buildings
Is another sustainability regulation coming down the line for Boston developers? Traditional commercial building materials such as steel and concrete are drawing scrutiny from regulators as a potential contributor to the building sector’s carbon footprint.
Housing Attainability Drives Economic Resiliency
Our continued vibrancy and growth are predicated on our ability to make meaningful gains in housing supply and diversity across our region. While this is a daunting challenge, the real estate industry can assist in meaningful ways.
Personnel File
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored: it’s the latest edition of Banker & Tradesman’s Personnel File.
A Life Science/Industrial Convergence is Underway in Boston’s Suburbs
Early last year, I discussed the emergence...Urban Heat Islands Reflect Racial, Social Inequity
The dangerous and racially unequal effects of urban heat islands can be reduced with a concerted effort involving the real estate, design and engineering fields – and a commitment from local governments.
Rising Rents Drive Investment in Boston Industrial Real Estate
Boston is ranked No. 2 for investor demand by the Urban Land Institute and PwC, and the industrial sector is drawing increasing interest, as limited supply has rents soaring to record levels.
Regional Solutions to Solve Housing Crisis Should Be Considered
Boston is a world-class city with strong economic fundamentals that is now enjoying robust growth. But there is a housing crisis here, and we need to look at many different tools to fix the problem. Maybe it’s finally time to stop building one zoning decision at a time.
To Keep Rising Waters at Bay, Developers Play Defense
With the risk of catastrophic floods in Greater Boston increasing thanks to climate change, some area developers have already begun to respond. But new regulations mean far more projects will have to take the threat into account.
Steps to Mitigate Development Challenges
High land and construction costs coupled with limited, undeveloped land are familiar challenges for most urban developers.
