A dominant economic story in recent years – affordable housing – took the spotlight, as Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced an “unprecedented” $500 Million investment over the next five years. This would represent five times current spending. Calling it “one of the most progressive housing policies in America”, Walsh’s plan is intended to […]
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Mayor Walsh addresses City of Boston’s affordable housing crisis with “unprecedented” $500 Million investment plan
ExclusiveLeave a commentCity of Boston Plans to Sell 18-Acre Parcel This past Wednesday, 1-acre of land in Kendall Square fetched $50.5m, a record-setting number. Now, Boston City officials are planning to sell an 18-acre property along Frontage Road to what could become a one-of-a-kind redevelopment opportunity. Located just south of the property is Widett Circle, an 18.5-acre […]
Read MoreBioMed Realty Trust Affiliate Purchases 585 Third Street You have heard it before. Location, location, location. Kendall Square, a vibrant neighborhood in Cambridge has been dubbed “the most innovative square mile on the planet,” in reference to its high concentration of startup and biomedical companies. This past Wednesday, an affiliate of BioMed Realty Trust acquired […]
Read MoreWhat is the future of Dorchester? What would you do with a 20-acre waterfront property that overlooks the city? A once planned mega campus for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games, the Bayside Expo Center, which is currently on the market for sale, presents a redevelopment opportunity next to none. The rare opportunity of a transit-oriented location immediately […]
Read MoreBOSTON — Continuing to attract experienced talent to its ever-expanding platform, Boston Realty Advisors has hired veteran Anthony W. Biette for the Capital Markets division that is active across a wide variety of product types including multifamily, industrial, office and retail assets. BRA founder Jason Weissman praises the latest arrival for being “extremely established” in […]
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