Is a food hall in Fenway worth saving? There’s only one answer. By Shirley Leung Globe Columnist,Updated January 16, 2026, 6:00 a.m. 15 A food hall may be a feast for our stomachs but operating one successfully is a massive undertaking, said Whitney Gallivan, partner and senior managing director at Boston Realty Advisors who works […]
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Nearly 20 Starbucks have closed in Greater Boston since Sept. 28. Is this good news for local coffee shops? By Katelyn Umholtz and Beth Treffeisen October 3, 2025 Starbucks’ closures in some of Boston’s busiest coffee hubs sent shockwaves in the city’s cafe scene, with industry leaders questioning what this means for the future of Boston’s buzzing coffee […]
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Boston’s residential neighborhoods are thriving, while downtown struggles
Boston Commercial Real EstateBy Diti Kohli Globe Staff The revival of resident neighborhoods also has to do with economics. A storefront that goes for $90 per square foot downtown could lease for around $40 in the urban edge areas, said Whitney Gallivan of Boston Real Estate Advisors. Rent “in the neighborhoods could be a quarter of what it […]
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Outstanding Women of Commercial Real Estate 2023 Announced, Will be Honored on March 10
Boston Commercial Real EstateWhitney Gallivan Managing Director & Partner Boston Realty Advisors As Head of Retail Leasing and Capital Markets, Whitney brings vast experience and in-depth knowledge of global, national and local retailers — and Boston’s greatest properties. After spending ten years with WS Development, she has been a leading consultant in the city working on A-list projects, […]
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Why ‘how downtown Boston is recovering’ depends on which downtown you’re talking about
Boston Commercial Real EstateBack Bay, the Seaport, and the Financial District are taking divergent tracks as the pandemic eases, depending largely on how reliant they are on office workers. By Janelle Nanos and Catherine Carlock Boston Globe Staff Since the start of the pandemic, there have been lots of questions about the future of downtown Boston. But three […]
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