South Boston Condos Quarterly Sales

The following is South Boston 2nd quarter sales from 2011 thru 2017. 2011 – 149 condo sales 2012 – 186 condo sales 2013 – 217 condo sales 2014 – 214 condo sales 2015 – 196 condo sales 2016 – 205 condo sales 2017 – 230 condo sales Back to Boston condo homepage

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JLL names Julia Georgules New England Research Director

BOSTON–  JLL announced that Senior Vice President Julia Georgules has been named the New England Research Director. Julia will direct the research program for the region, and strategically partner with the firm’s business lines and clients to track and analyze commercial real estate markets.

Julia Georgules

Julia joins New England Research after 10 years with JLL. Most recently she served as Director of U.S. Office Research. Previously she was Research Manager leading the Northern California Research team.

“We are thrilled that Julia will be taking our great work to the next level,” said Lisa Strope, Director of Healthcare and Life Sciences Research and former NE Research Director. “Her depth of experience in different markets with our clients and business lines, vast knowledge of commercial real estate, and diverse skills make Julia an ideal fit. She is certain to excel in her new role.”

Julia holds an M.B.A. from Dominican University of California, where she concentrated in global strategic management. Her B.A. degree is from San Diego State University.

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Two Auctions Offer 40 Acres of New Development Opportunities in Chelmsford 129 Corridor

Chelmsford, MA –The Town of Chelmsford’s Economic Development Commission is inviting private entities to participate in two online auctions that offer opportunities to acquire 20 acre properties located at the intersection of Routes 495 and 3.

These prime locations are located within the town’s Route 129 business area, and are only a 35-minute drive from Boston, 10 miles north of Route 128 and 10 miles south of southern New Hampshire. The 129 corridor is centrally positioned in the heart of Massachusetts’ Route 495 high-tech region and offers unparalleled access to an experienced talent pool, and close proximity to colleges and universities, including UMass Lowell.

The strength of the Route 129 corridor is validated with six million sq. ft. of commercial and industrial space and thousands of employees working in businesses including DCU, Zoll, Thermo Fisher, Axis Communications, Analog Devices, Brooks Automation, and Endeavor Robotics; all of which have large presences in close proximity to the properties. Additionally, there are four private multi-family developments located within the Route 129 business area, with 448 rental apartments that are either under construction or progressing through the permitting process.

Both properties are located within Chelmsford’s Route 129 mixed use zoning overlay district, providing new opportunities for comprehensive (re)development aimed at blending amenities such as restaurants, retail, indoor recreation, entertainment, hotels, and housing to foster a “live, work, and play” environment.

Donald Van Dyne, Chair of the Economic Development Commission adds “The newly adopted Rt.129 zoning overlay helps to unlock these two premiere properties and 623 additional acres in the overlay. It’s our hope to partner with progressive developers wishing to introduce truly transformative projects. With the support of all boards and leaders in our town- Chelmsford is open for business”.

The bylaw creates a flexible and responsive zoning overlay that enhances the “129 business corridor” by enabling broader use and larger scale (re)development. Increased building heights, parking garages and integrated amenities are supported to stimulate multi-use site development. Further, the overlay introduces opportunities for the development of multi-family housing to address changing trends and stakeholders’ needs.

2, 4, & 6 Omni Way

Offered by NAI Hunneman, this three building campus consists of 215,288 sq. ft. on 19 contiguous acres. Strategically located at the “gateway” to the Route 129 corridor, it has visibility from Route 3 and direct frontage along Route 129. The town’s vision supports transformative redevelopment consisting of a business hotel, retail, restaurants, and other destination-oriented amenities such as indoor recreation and entertainment. More information can be found at the property auction website or www.marketplace.realinsight.com

191, 199, & 201 Riverneck Road

Offered by Colliers, this two building campus is located on 21 acres, totaling 94,828 and 90,399 sq. ft. respectively, and includes an additional five acres of developable land. Based upon the size of the existing buildings and future development rights, the town’s vision supports an expanded corporate campus that would be perfect for a large business seeking to create something unique. More information can be found at the property auction website or www.marketplace.realinsight.com

Evan Belansky, Director of Community Development said: “These are unprecedented opportunities and  the Town of Chelmsford is encouraging private entities to contact the town to discuss  partnering  to collaborate on transformative visions that maximize the opportunities available via the rt. 129 zoning overlay and potential of these two properties.

 

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KS Partners Acquires Marlborough Technology Park for $46 Million

MARLBOROUGH, MA – KS Partners has acquired Marlborough Technology Park from Normandy Real Estate Partners for $46 million. Cushman & Wakefield negotiated the sale.

The 584,648-square-foot park consists of seven buildings on a 57-acre campus along Nickerson Road in Marlborough, Massachusetts. The previous owner completed a $9.8 million capital improvement campaign that modernized each of the building’s common areas, building systems, and amenities. The space provided at the complex offers prominent tenant identity opportunities, extensive window line, abundant access to natural light and unparalleled flexibility.

Kambiz Shahbazi

On-site amenities include a full-service cafeteria, multi-media conference center, lounge, and fitness center with full-service locker rooms. Approximately 2,200 parking spaces are available for tenant use. KS Partners will manage the property and will have a management team on-site.

“We are pleased to be adding this strong asset to our MetroWest portfolio,” stated Kambiz Shahbazi, president and founder of KS Partners. “Marlborough has a reputation of being very business- friendly, which attracts a strong tenant base and is evidenced by the uptick in nearby amenities.”

Marlborough Technology Park’s enviably convenient location offers swift access to I-495, Route 20, I-90, and Simarano Drive. The site is proximate to the new Apex Center of New England, a 475,000- square-foot property featuring 11 high-profile buildings, a 150,000-square-foot custom-designed entertainment complex, Hyatt and Marriott hotels, six restaurants, and 60,000 square feet of retail stores. This development is expected to be completed this fall.

The property is well leased to a strong and diversified group of tenants, including Cavium, Inc. and ViaSat, both international public companies. Other major tenants include a variety of large well- known global companies including Oracle, Roche, and Tetra Tech. John Lashar of Transwestern will represent KS Partners for leasing.

Marlborough Technology Park

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WinnCompanies Completes Conversion of a 112-Year-Old Yarn Mill Into Housing

BOSTON– WinnCompanies announced the completion of $24.2 million in construction to transform a 112-year-old yarn mill in Fitchburg, MA, into 96 units of true mixed-income housing.

Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito, Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Jay Ash and Fitchburg Mayor Stephen L. DiNatale were among the dignitaries to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Yarn Works Apartments, a three-story 190,000-square-foot brick mill building on 7.4 acres along the Nashua River in Fitchburg, MA.

“Yarn Works is a once-proud historic property now reborn as a modern community asset that not only provides badly needed housing but also direct and indirect economic impacts for the local community,” said Larry Curtis, president and managing partner of WinnDevelopment. “We’re pleased to have been part of this public-private effort to support new housing and economic growth for the City of Fitchburg. The City has a been a great partner in this effort.”

“This celebration is years in the making, and I want to congratulate Fitchburg and WinnDevelopment on your efforts and collaboration with our MassWorks infrastructure and MassHousing investments,” said Lt. Governor Polito. “Yarn Works is a smart development, capitalizing on the need for downtown revitalization and affordable housing near transit and educational opportunities in Fitchburg.”

Located less than one mile from the city’s commuter rail station and from Fitchburg State College, Yarn Works Apartments represents a true mixed-income community with current tenancy of 30 percent market renters; 30 percent middle income/workforce earners; and 40 percent of the units set aside for residents earning 60 percent or below of the Area Median Income (AMI).

“We are leasing units at a better-than-expected pace and Yarn Works is setting the market in terms of rent.” said WinnDevelopment Senior Vice President Adam Stein. “Residents are excited about the innovative approach to unit layouts, amenity spaces and the unique features only offered in a historic mill conversion. We’ve become the best product on the market.”

Public financing partners included the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing & Community Development, MassHousing, and the City of Fitchburg. Boston Financial Investment Management, Bank of America, Boston Community Loan Fund, and the Massachusetts Housing Partnership acted as private financing partners.

Numerous financial resources were combined to support the project: Federal and state Low Income Housing Tax Credits from the Baker-Polito administration; federal and state Historic Tax Credits from the National Park Service and Massachusetts Historical Commission; as well as support from the Affordable Housing Trust, Housing Stabilization Funds, HOME funds, Community-Based Housing, Facilities Consolidation Funds, and City of Fitchburg HOME funds.

In addition, the City of Fitchburg received a $3 million MassWorks award from the Commonwealth to improve infrastructure near Yarn Works, with a special focus on the reconstruction of Main and River streets.

“Yarn Works is meeting an important need for high-quality apartment living in downtown Fitchburg,” said Mayor DiNatale. “There is a reason these units leased up so quickly: It speaks to a growing demand for this style of living, and to a rapidly improving housing market in the city. WinnCompanies has been a great partner in this project, and we hope to see many such projects in the future.”

“The Yarn Works Apartments typifies the kind of quality mixed-income, transit-oriented housing that is badly needed throughout the Commonwealth,’’ said MassHousing Executive Director Tim Sullivan. “We were pleased to collaborate with WinnCompanies, the Baker-Polito Administration, and the city of Fitchburg to help transform an underutilized mill property into 96 new apartments in downtown Fitchburg that are now home to residents with a range of incomes who want to live and work in the city. WinnCompanies has an exceptional record of transforming formerly blighted mill properties into new, vibrant housing communities and the Yarn Works Apartments will help revitalize downtown Fitchburg and serve as an important housing resource for many years to come.”

“Congratulations to the City of Fitchburg and WinnCompanies for working to turn this historic mill into mixed-income housing that’s near downtown and the commuter rail,” said Clark Ziegler, executive director of the Massachusetts Housing Partnership. “The city deserves credit not just for its financial support but also for creating a mill overlay district that paves the way for this type of development. WinnCompanies should be saluted for their ability to turn abandoned mills into attractive homes that will serve working people and families for years to come. Winn has the extraordinary ability to make the complicated, challenging work of mill redevelopment look simple.”

To date, WinnDevelopment has completed 36 adaptive reuse projects in five states and the District of Columbia, transforming historic properties into more than 3,600 units of mixed-income housing with a collective assessed value of more than $500 million.

Yarn Works is managed by WinnResidential, the property management arm of WinnCompanies, which currently manages Fitchburg Place, as 96-unit community on Pritchard Street in Fitchburg for residents aged 62 or older.

The Architectural Team, of Chelsea, MA. served as architect on the project and Colantonio, Inc., of Holliston, MA, as the general contractor.

The original mill building was constructed in just five months around the start of the 20th century, according to historical reports. It was the home of the Fitchburg Yarn Company, creating cotton yarns as one of 16 textile manufacturers in the city. “All told, Fitchburg makes eight miles of cotton yarn a minute and a mile of cloth every eight minutes,” according to a February 1909 article in the monthly New England Magazine. During the 1960s, the company claimed in advertisements that the mill was the first in the world to produce spun rayon.

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Ask the Carpenter: Tips for dealing with a wet basement

Rob Robillard offers advice on drainage, downspouts, and dry wells.

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Ask the Landscaper: Plants that teach, foster a child’s love of nature

Vegetable and flower seeds such as sunflower, beans, nasturtium, radish, zinnia, marigold, and corn germinate readily in a warm location on a moist paper towel in a Ziploc bag.

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Room to Love: Dining space gets vintage look

Jill Goldberg of Hudson Interior Designs decorates a new 7,000-square-foot home in Dover.

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My First Home: The journey from Arkansas to Allston

Days of painting gave us an apartment you could eat: An entry hall of pumpkin, a butter yellow bedroom, a sage green living room, a warm mocha bathroom.

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Live and learn: The pros and cons of living near a school

Living next to a school -- or across the street from one -- has plenty of advantages: daily police checks, early morning plowing when it snows, and a playgrounds. But it can also be an annoyance.

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Have an empty room? City initiative wants a graduate student to rent it out

Empty nesters no more. At least that’s the plan. On Thursday, Mayor Martin J. Walsh — in collaboration with the Elderly Commission, the Mayor’s Housing Innovation Lab, and a social enterprise startup called Nesterly — announced the Intergenerational Homeshare Pilot. The program’s goal is to match Boston homeowners who have a spare bedroom with a graduate student looking for housing. […]

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Shepley Bulfinch Transforms Houston Office Park into The Awty International School Early Learning Campus

BOSTON – Shepley Bulfinch announced the grand opening of the Early Learning Campus at The Awty International School, the largest international school in the U.S. and the largest private day school in Houston.

The new approximately 75,000 SF campus, specifically designed for Awty’s pre-K through first grade students, is located at 1110 North Post Oak Boulevard, and marks the sixth project that Shepley Bulfinch has completed for the school.

Shepley Bulfinch’s design completely reimagines what was a stale and vacant 30-year-old office park, sited on 5.25 acres, into a dynamic early learning campus. The U-shaped configuration of the existing three buildings created a natural, enclosed “pocket” in which to focus the learning and enrichment facilities for Awty’s 345 children in pre-K (ages three and four), kindergarten, and first grade. Within that pocket, two-thirds of the existing parking lot was covered with synthetic turf for the 20,000 SF outdoor play space, with the remainder left for visitor parking. All but four of the 26 classrooms open to the fenced green space that features outdoor classrooms, flexible learning spaces and a vibrant European-style plaza with benches and pavers. A tree-lined boulevard encircles the complex at the plaza in the “pocket” and provides a celebratory vehicular entry to the new school.

“We are thrilled to welcome our youngest students to this remarkable new early learning campus,” said Head of School Lisa Darling. “While relocating our youngest students to a new campus was a big decision, Awty’s state-of-the-art early learning facility offers exceptional outdoor play and learning areas tailored to the needs of young children. Our continued collaboration with Shepley Bulfinch has produced a beautifully designed campus that will inspire students, faculty, and staff for years to come.”

A key design component was modifying the office building exteriors to feel like an inspirational school environment for young children. All of the existing glass, sign bands and soffit panels were removed, and the buildings were clad with vertical perforated multi-colored translucent resin panels to add color and playfulness to the existing brick façade. The outdoor classrooms use the same resin panels for roofing in a shingled pattern. A wall of vegetation provides an acoustical buffer and visually separates the school from the street. To address vehicular circulation and campus security, Shepley Bulfinch’s design allowed for appropriate carpool stacking to reduce neighborhood traffic and provide controlled campus access with security fencing, check-in points, and separate entries and circulation for carpool drop-off, visitors and faculty.

The most anticipated feature of the new facility is the exciting outdoor play and learning area. Facing the front of the complex and surrounded on three sides by academic buildings, the outdoor play space features contoured multi-colored synthetic turf terrain with a bicycle/tricycle path winding around play structures and under bridges, two playgrounds, an appropriately-sized soccer field, and basketball and play courts. Student gardens and small covered pavilions with wooden decks facilitate outdoor learning. The entire outdoor “garden-scape” space, together with the plaza and curb-less boulevard, can be closed off to host school-wide functions and special events.

The early learning campus includes 26 interactive classrooms, two multi-purpose rooms, art and music rooms, teaching kitchen, library, media room, and dining facilities for students and faculty. The new two-story gymnasium addition features a rock-climbing wall, multipurpose courts for basketball and volleyball, and a performance stage. Classrooms are linked via internal doors through all three buildings. Large glass windows and open spaces allow an abundance of natural light and skylights inside the rooms direct light into the corridors. Tile flooring simulates a wandering path, and millwork trees in the hallways add a playful element.

Shepley Bulfinch’s previous projects for The Awty International School include the lower school complex, an athletic complex with one of the finest soccer fields in the state, a 65,000 SF, three-story classroom and administration building, and a 400-car parking garage and maintenance facility.

The early learning campus project team also includes:

· General contractor: J.E. Dunn Construction
· Landscape architect: Red Oak Design Group
· Structural engineering: Cardno
· MEP engineering: Burns DeLatte & McCoy, Inc.
· Civil engineering: Kuo & Associates, Inc.
· IT/AV consulting: DataCom Design Group, Inc.
· Food service consulting: Worrell Design Group
· Playground equipment and sunshades company: McKenna Contracting.

source http://bostonrealestatetimes.com/shepley-bulfinch-transforms-houston-office-park-into-the-awty-international-school-early-learning-campus/

80-Unit Luxury New Construction Property in Allston for Sale

Boston – Colliers International announced that it has brought to market Trac 75, an 80-unit luxury apartment community in Boston’s expanding Boston Landing neighborhood.

Trac 75, located at 75 Braintree Street in Allston, has been well-received during lease-up, averaging 22 units per month before its official opening in August 2017. The property is 100% leased.

Trac 75 offers new construction and hosts a desirable mix of studio, one, and two-bedroom units in the heart of Boston’s Allston neighborhood. Ideally located 0.2 miles from the new Boston Landing development, Trac 75 benefits from a Walk Score of 91/100 and 15-minute commuter rail access to Boston’s Downtown.

Trac 75 is surrounded by local amenities including Stop & Shop and various Allston’s vibrant restaurant scene, and offers convenient access to I-90/Mass Pike, Storrow Drive, and Cambridge. The project itself features a wide range of amenities, including common roof deck with city views, enclosed vehicle and bike parking, a dog spa, and an on-site fitness center. Apartments feature in-unit washer/dryers, ample closets, and designer kitchens. Select units have private roof decks.

The Allston/Brighton multi-family market continues to show increased growth. Driven by proximity to employment and offering a discount to downtown A+ product, rentals in comparable apartment properties are achieving over $4.75/SF while condominium trades at new developments are exceeding $1 million, or $1,000/SF.

“Trac 75 benefits from an unbeatable location fueled by a brand-new commuter rail station at Boston Landing,” senior vice president and team leader Christopher Sower noted. “With increased demand due to major developments such as Boston Landing and Harvard University’s expansion, Trac 75 is poised to benefit from the continued growth in this booming housing market.”

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Vantage Builders Builds New Tasting Room for Boston Beer Company

WALTHAM, MA– Vantage Builders, Inc., a general contracting and construction firm based in Waltham, MA,  announced that it has completed a renovation project for Boston Beer Company at the brewer’s Jamaica Plain location.

The work included a new tasting room, training rooms, barrel storage space, new offices and a mixed blend laboratory for mixing and tasting beers. The project totaled approximately 8,000 square feet in two buildings, Building H (30 Germania Street) and the Main Building (31 Germania Street).

“We were pleased to work again with Boston Beer Company, one of the region’s most admired and well known companies,” said John Connor, principal, Vantage Builders. “Their team has a tremendous passion for what they do, which is how we approach all of our assignments. Key to the success of this project was the open communication and coordination among all members of the project team.”

The highlight of the project was the creation of the tasting room in Building H, which is used for visitors, tours and private functions. The room features a concrete-top bar, new light fixtures, custom millwork and windows, and an impressive barn-door entrance. Vantage also built a training room with a dedicated bar. The new conference room features IdeaPaint, a whiteboard paint that transforms walls into a dry-erase writing surface that is ideal for idea sharing and brainstorming.

In the Main Building, Vantage renovated the mezzanine area, to add offices and a conference room with IdeaPaint. A new mixed blend lab was created, where the essential work of beer mixing and tasting takes place. The project included significant building systems work at both locations, including HVAC, plumbing, ductwork and fire alarm/fire sprinkler systems.

The project team included Studio TROIKA architects, Bala Consulting Engineers, and FMC project management.

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EMARC opens new center in Wakefield, leases 28,580 SF

WOBURN, MA – EMARC, a nonprofit organization that works to support, serve, and advocate for people with developmental disabilities and their families, is opening a new facility at 30 and 60 Audubon Road in Wakefield, MA.

The new site, expected to open in early October, will consolidate EMARC’s main office in Wakefield and its Life Choices and Employment Services center in Reading.

Rob Yacobian

The organization was incorporated in 1957 with the mission to ensure that people with developmental disabilities are valued, respected and empowered to engage as productive citizens in their communities. EMARC offers day services, adult residential services, employment training, and support programs to more than 1,000 local families annually.

The nonprofit’s new 28,550-square-foot location is operated by Cummings Properties on behalf of the building owner, Cummings Foundation.

“EMARC was in search of a larger facility where it could increase its programming,” said Cummings senior leasing director Rob Yacobian, who worked on the transaction with Mark Mulvey of Cushman & Wakefield. “We were able to provide the space for its residential and day programs, in addition to constructing new amenities.”

These amenities include a gym and fully functioning training kitchen, created by Cummings Properties’ in-house design and construction teams to support EMARC’s new programs and employment training opportunities.

“Everybody is very, very excited about the modern, updated space, especially the training kitchen and gym,” said Maureen O’Brien, EMARC director of community relations. “We love the functional design and the utilization of space.”

The larger classrooms and multiple common areas will enable EMARC to host more programs and trainings, according to O’Brien.

This lease is EMARC’s second with Cummings Properties. Its North Shore Life Choices & Employment Services center is located at the commercial real estate firm’s Cummings Center campus in Beverly.

Cummings Foundation awarded EMARC a $100,000 grant in 2013 through the $100K for 100 program.

“It’s a privilege to have such a longstanding and multifaceted relationship with an organization as well-respected and impactful as EMARC,” said Yacobian.

source http://bostonrealestatetimes.com/emarc-opens-new-center-in-wakefield-leases-28580-sf/

Peek inside the two Beacon Hill homes that sold for $8 million or more this week

Rounding out this week's top sales: a duplex in Back Bay and a massive brick Colonial in Brookline.

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ULI to Advise Boston on Real Estate Development Opportunities Related to Rail Line Linking North Station and South Station

WASHINGTON–  A group of nationally renowned land use and urban planning experts has been convened by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) to make recommendations to the City of Boston on the opportunities for downtown development that could result from an underground rail line linking North Station and South Station in the city.

The panel, composed of land use professionals representing all aspects of urban design and urban development, is being sponsored by the Massachusetts Competitive Partnership in collaboration with the City of Boston and several communities in the greater Boston region.

The panelists, convened through ULI’s Advisory Services program, will be visiting Boston next week to analyze local market conditions and provide recommendations for the potential of real estate development on several sites, including the U.S Postal Services Fort Point Station, Widett Circle and a possible new Central Station site. Additionally, the panel will examine the potential impacts of creating a unified regional rail service that would serve greater Boston. In drafting its recommendations, the panel will be considering such factors as optimal uses for the sites, the connection to adjacent neighborhoods, and alignment with the city’s goals and vision for future growth.

Marilee Utter

During the week, the panelists will tour the study area and spend two days meeting and interviewing stakeholders from the public and private sector. After carefully analyzing the sites and completing the interviews, the panelists will then frame their recommendations and draft a presentation that will be made to the public at the conclusion of the visit.

ULI leader Marilee Utter, president of Citiventure Associates in Denver, is the chairman of the advisory panel that will be visiting Boston. “We’re excited to bring ULI’s expertise to Boston,” said Utter, who is a highly regarded urban development and transit expert. “We’ll be exploring the potential real estate effect of an underground transit connection between these two major stations and other regional transportation projects to determine how they might contribute to the Boston region’s overall appeal and competitiveness.”

Utter will be joined by panelists Rick Krochalis, commissioner, Seattle Design Commission, Seattle; Robert Ravelli, director, Contemporary Solutions, London; Michael Reynolds, principal, The Concord Group, Newport Beach, California; Stan Wall, partner, HR&A Advisors, Washington, D.C.; Theresa Ward, deputy county executive/commissioner, Suffolk County Department of Economic Development and Planning, Hauppauge, New York; Mary Campbell, associate vice chancellor for real estate, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri; and Stephen Whitehouse, partner at Starr Whitehouse Landscape Architects and Planners, New York City.

Now in its 70th year, the ULI advisory services program assembles experts in the fields of real estate and land use planning to participate on panels worldwide, offering recommendations for complex planning and development projects, programs and policies. Panels have developed more than 700 studies for a broad range of land uses, ranging from waterfront properties to inner-city retail.

According to Thomas Eitler, senior vice president of ULI’s advisory services program, the strength of the program lies in ULI’s unique ability to draw on the substantial knowledge of its 40,000-plus members, including land developers, engineers, public officials, academics, lenders, architects, planners and urban designers. “The independent views of the panelists bring a fresh perspective to the land use challenge,” Eitler said. “The advisory services program is about offering creative, innovative approaches to community building.”

Past sponsors of ULI advisory service panels include: federal, state and local government agencies; regional councils of government; chambers of commerce; redevelopment authorities; private developers and property owners; community development corporations; lenders; historic preservation groups; non-profit community groups; environmental organizations and economic development agencies.

The public is invited to attend a reception on Monday, October 2, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Boston Plaza Hotel at 50 Park Plaza in Boston. The panel’s recommendations will be presented at the Boston Plaza Hotel on Friday, October 5, at 9 a.m. The presentation is open to the public.

source http://bostonrealestatetimes.com/uli-to-advise-boston-on-real-estate-development-opportunities-related-to-rail-line-linking-north-station-and-south-station/

One bedroom. No parking. One million dollars.

Oh, million-dollar home, what happened to you? Wasn’t it yesterday you were a mansion? All marble floors and important artwork and tree-lined driveways? Master baths and walk-in closets and soaring ceilings?

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Peek inside this Concord Colonial set on nearly two acres

The walkout lower level is finished and includes a bath.

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Early 20th-century home in West Newbury listed for just under $300,000

The house has three bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and 1,768 square feet of living space.

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Robert Frost’s Vt. home gifted to Bennington College

The poet wrote ‘‘Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening’’ at the Shaftsbury house in June 1922.

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Boston firefighter says city housing prices are too high for him

Updated 9/27/17 Boston Firefighter says city housing prices are too high for him It may just be the contrarian in me, but I don’t agree with the basic argument here. The person interviewed is saying that city workers shouldn’t be forced to live within the city, because homes are so expensive.  I don’t have a […]

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Bonobos to Open at One Seaport in Boston

BOSTON–Bonobos, which provides men with better-fitting clothes and an easier way to shop, will open its second Massachusetts location at One Seaport tomorrow, Thursday, September 28, 2017.

Bonobos is the first brand to open at One Seaport. One Seaport is a critical part of the 23-acre development in the Seaport District. Comprised of two towers, situated on three acres of land in the heart of the neighborhood, One Seaport is the largest mixed-use project in the City of Boston in over 30 years. It spans 1.5 million square feet in total.

Representing the highest concentration of retail space in the Seaport District, One Seaport has a total of 250,000 square feet developed by WS Development and devoted to shopping, dining, fitness, and entertainment. 832 modern residences, named The Benjamin and VIA and developed by Berkshire Group and Boston Global Investors, are situated atop of One Seaport’s retail experience.

The Bonobos Seaport Guideshop will showcase the brand’s tailored clothing, from suits to blazers to dress shirts, as well as activewear and other casual garments. Bonobos integrates in-person fittings with assisted online purchases and delivers great fit, excellent customer experience, and a fun approach to menswear.

Bonobos will soon neighbor other leading fashion brands within One Seaport, including Mr. Sid, Peter Millar, lululemon athletica, The C.C. Filson, L.L.Bean, and Warby Parker. Providing a dynamic and comprehensive experience, One Seaport also boasts ShowPlace ICON at Seaport, Equinox, Kings Dining & Entertainment, Tuscan Italian Kitchen and Market, Luke’s Lobster, Caffé Nero, 75 on Seaport, Seaport Barbers, sweetgreen, La Colombe, Scorpion Bar, The Grand and Bank of America.

The retail experience in the Seaport District continues to position itself as the best in the city. In the last year alone, Shake Shack, SoulCycle, by CHLOE., Juice Press, CVS, Aceituna, MiniLuxe and Bluemercury have opened in the neighborhood.

Bonobos is located at 54 Seaport Boulevard Boston. This is the brand’s second location in Massachusetts.

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EagleBridge Capital Arranges $9 Million Mortgage for Boston Verizon Facility

BOSTON– EagleBridge Capital, working exclusively on behalf of its client, has arranged permanent mortgage financing in the amount of $9 million for the Verizon facility located at 173 Boston Street in Boston.

The mortgage financing was arranged by EagleBridge principals Ted. M. Sidel and Brian D. Sheehan who stated that the loan was provided by a leading financial institution.

The facility is net leased to Verizon and serves as as an important hub for Verizon within the City of Boston. Its location offers convenient road access to the City’s neighborhoods and downtown area as well as Route 93.

Verizon occupies a mix of office and service space including a carport and a warehouse/service building with multiple drive-in doors.  The buildings total 57,600 square feet including 20,000 square feet of office space.

The 3.88 acre secure site offers ample parking for Verizon’s fleet of service vans and cherry pickers used to service, repair, and install telephone and internet service throughout the City of Boston.

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Home of the Week: At house of late potato baron, all eyes are on marble tiles, floors with mahogany inlays

This 19th-century Queen Anne Victorian in Chelsea is on the National Register of Historic Places and home to four condos.

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Built largely by and entirely for the African-American community, these meetinghouses have much to reveal

New England has a rich African-American history, often underappreciated by the majority of its residents and visitors.

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101 Seaport Boulevard Awarded Prestigious LEED Platinum Green Building Certification

Boston – CBRE/New England announced that Boston’s 101 Seaport Boulevard has been awarded LEED Platinum certification, the highest LEED rating level possible.

The 440,000-square-foot 101 Seaport Boulevard Class A office tower is located in Boston’s Seaport District and overlooks Seaport Square Green while offering unobstructed views of Boston Harbor. The LEED rating system, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), is the foremost program for buildings, homes and communities that are designed, constructed, maintained and operated for improved environmental and human health performance.

“The entire team took an innovative approach to efficiency at 101 Seaport,” said John Sullivan, vice president, general manager and partner at CBRE/New England. “Owner Union Investment Real Estate GmbH invested in a cutting edge mechanical cooling system that, on top of making the building a model of efficiency, contributes to better air quality for a healthier workplace. They’ve shown their commitment to improving both environmental standards and tenants’ health.”

101 Seaport Boulevard achieved LEED certification for implementing practical and measurable strategies and solutions aimed at achieving high performance in sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality. Owner Union Investment Real Estate GmbH oversaw a range of strategies and solutions put in place, from heat island reduction and stormwater quantity control to water efficient landscaping and a green cleaning policy.

“The excellent technical specification and high level of energy efficiency at 101 Seaport Boulevard deliver real benefits for our tenants,” said Volker Noack, a member of the management team at Union Investment Real Estate GmbH. “The advantages of a high quality technical fit-out are tangible and measurable during daily use of a property, with efficient building management creating a pleasant working environment for tenants and their employees.”

One of the major differentiators of energy efficiency at 101 Seaport Boulevard is the mechanical system designed to cool the building through use of an active chilled beam, a cutting-edge system that is the first of its kind in Boston. This highly efficient system is modeled after European-style cooling systems that increase usable space and is significantly more energy efficient due to reduced operating costs. The system allows for higher ceiling heights due to less ductwork and requires less maintenance than a typical HVAC system. It is designed to be more energy conserving than a system with central air handlers and VAV boxes for air distribution and temperature control. The mechanical system also ensures a healthier workspace by cooling with water instead of recirculated air, and provides better control of ambient temperature.

“The strength of USGBC has always been the collective strength of our leaders in the building industry,” said Rick Fedrizzi, President, CEO & Founding Chair, U.S. Green Building Council. “Given the extraordinary importance of climate protection and the central role of the building industry in that effort, Union Investment Real Estate GmbH, and CBRE/NE demonstrate their leadership through their LEED certification of Boston’s 101 Seaport.”

LEED is the foremost program for the design, construction and operation of green buildings. More than 44,000 projects are currently participating in the commercial and institutional LEED rating systems, comprising more than eight billion square feet of construction space in all 50 states and 120 countries.

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Open House: Renovated Charlestown penthouse offers historic charm, private roof deck

The one-bedroom, one-bath unit features marble in the kitchen and bath.

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Nauset Constructing Speculative Office and Retail Building in Cambridge for Urban Spaces

Cambridge, MA– Urban Spaces is well underway with its newest development, 121 First Street, in Kendall Square in Cambridge, MA.

The speculative 62,100 square-foot, mixed-use development is being built by Needham-based Nauset Construction. The building will feature approximately 48,500 SF of Class A office space and 10,000 SF of retail space in one of the nation’s hottest real estate markets. JLL is the exclusive leasing agent for Urban Spaces. A summer 2018 completion is anticipated.

“Given the high demand for office space in the Greater Boston real estate market – particularly in East Cambridge – we’re very excited about the building’s prospects,” said Paul Ognibene, CEO of Urban Spaces. “A variety of companies ranging from established Fortune 500 to late-stage startups have expressed significant interest for both the office and retail space.”

According to research from JLL Boston, the vacancy rate for Class A space in East Cambridge is currently less than 1.0 percent and rents have jumped to $84.87 PSF in the second quarter of 2017, a year-over-year increase of 14.4 percent.

Designed by award-winning architectural firm Perkins Eastman, the development is located across from CambridgeSide in the First Street Corridor, which links the  MBTA Lechmere Green Line and Kendall/MIT Red Line stations. The project is down the street from the long-awaited development of Northpoint, which is now moving forward, and will be the first of a four-parcel, master plan development which will include housing, retail, and office spaces. The project will play a prominent role in creating the pedestrian-friendly, mixed-use neighborhood envisioned for First Street by Urban Spaces and the City of Cambridge.

A vacant two-story windowless warehouse and a surface parking lot were razed to make way for the five-story development, which will be composed of structural steel over a reinforced concrete slab. The facade and exterior will be comprised of a combination of stonework, metal panels, and solar-ban glass. 52 parking spaces will also be built to accommodate employees and retail customers.

Rendering by Perkins Eastman

“Our vast experience building in tight urban infill developments is serving us well on this project,” said Nauset Construction president Anthony Papantonis, whose firm has previously collaborated on several projects with Urban Spaces, including most recently, 7 Cameron, a 37-unit, transit-oriented community in Porter Square in Cambridge.

“East Cambridge continues to be one of the most desirable destinations in the U.S. for both tech and life science companies,” said JLL Managing Director Peter Bekarian. “121 First Street, in the midst of this dynamic market, is attracting strong interest from companies of various size and type.” Joining Bekarian on the leasing team is Executive Vice President Molly Heath.

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Harvard Leases Bulfinchs’s Memorial Drive Building

NEEDHAM, MA — The Bulfinch Companies, Inc., a private real estate investment, development and management firm, announced that it has signed a long-term lease with Harvard University at 784 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA.

Owned by an affiliate of Bulfinch, this 61,000 SF property is prominently situated on Memorial Drive with sprawling views of the Charles River, Boston’s Back Bay as well as Harvard’s Cambridge and Allston Campuses.

“Harvard’s lease at 784 Memorial Drive expands Bulfinch’s relationship with this prestigious institution, which is an existing tenant in our Harvard Square property,” said Mike Wilcox, Senior Vice President, Director of Leasing for Bulfinch. “784 Memorial Drive presented an ideal setting for Harvard as the property offers a unique combination of historic features, a highly accessible location and superior modern infrastructure designed to support high performance operations.”

Harvard University’s Information Technology Services Department plans to occupy the entire property. Located at the crossroads of innovation in Cambridge, 784 Memorial Drive will serve as a new gateway to Harvard’s campus, providing tenants with easy access from Boston and the Mass Pike.

784 Memorial Drive is an historic, four-story office building located on the banks of the Charles River. First built in 1937, and occupied by Polaroid Corporation in the 1940s and most recently by Infinity Pharmaceuticals, 784 Memorial Drive is a true center of innovation for the past, the present, and the future.

JLL’s John Osten, Managing Director, Molly Heath, Executive Vice President and Peter Bekarian, Managing Director represented Harvard Real Estate in their search for new space.

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Harvard’s Winthrop House blends old with new

Boston South End Condo Sales 2017

Boston South End condos Sales 2017 The following are Boston South End condo sales stats 2017 for the 2nd Quarter. 2011 – 173 South End condos sold  with an average sales price of $661,824 2012 – 229 South End condos sold with an average sales price of $725,193 2013- 229 South End condos sold with […]

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Recent home sales west of Boston (Sept. 27)

FRAMINGHAM: 10 Lantern Road, One-family Ranch, built in 1967, 2,252 square feet, 7 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, on 37,048-square-foot lot. $535,000

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Recent home sales north of Boston (Sept. 27)

ESSEX: 76 Forest Ave., Two-family Conventional, built in 1900, 3,213 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, on 36,590-square-foot lot. $468,000

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Recent home sales in Boston and Cambridge (Sept. 27)

NORTH END: 158-160 Commercial St., #2 Condominium Row-Middle, built in 1910, 773 square feet, 3 rooms, 1 bedroom, 1 bath, on 773-square-foot lot. $496,900

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Recent homes sales south of Boston (Sept. 27)

DEDHAM: 82 Kiely Road, One-family Cape Cod, built in 1957, 1,382 square feet, 6 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, on 6,783-square-foot lot. $445,000

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Upcoming season of HGTV’s ‘Fixer Upper’ will be the last

Get ready to say goodbye to the shiplap: Chip and Joanna Gaines of HGTV fame have announced that the upcoming fifth season of “Fixer Upper” will be the last.

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The Benjamin and VIA in Seaport are Now Open

BOSTON–The residences at The Benjamin and VIA, part of the $600 million One Seaport development, are now open.

One Seaport is the largest mixed-use project in the City of Boston in over 30 years. Its two towers are situated on three acres of land in the heart of the Seaport District and span 1.5 million square feet. In total, The Benjamin and VIA encompass 832 modern apartment homes atop three floors of extraordinary shopping, dining and entertainment venues.

Berkshire Group partnered with Boston Global Investors to own and develop the residences at The Benjamin and VIA. WS Development develops, owns, and manages One Seaport’s retail component.

The Benjamin and VIA are one of Boston’s most high profile developments and are cornerstones of the Seaport District, where over 20 blocks of world-class retail, office, and residential space are coming to life.

“Since opening our doors, it has been a pleasure to see our residents enjoying Boston at its very best. Whether it is the exceptional design, amenities and views of The Benjamin and VIA, or the Seaport’s ever transforming streetscape, it is nice to see the buildings finally come to life. Every time I am at the property, I can feel the excitement for the next phase of the development — the retail openings. We already have some amazing restaurants in the Seaport; the additional shopping and dining opportunities will tremendously change the dynamic of the area and truly contribute to the live-work-play aspect our residents desire,” says Heather Boujoulian, Senior Vice President, Head of Multifamily Development Investments, Berkshire Group.

The Benjamin and VIA, standing at 22 and 20 stories respectively, were both designed by the award-winning, Boston-based Elkus Manfredi Architects. The towers boast contemporary design expression in metal and glass with a state of the art unitized curtain wall system, a dynamic architecture for Boston’s newest neighborhood. The project was designed for LEED Silver Certification, and includes over one acre of landscaped courtyards.

Courthouse Square, a new 17,000 square foot open space, is nestled between the buildings. It serves as a key pedestrian link between Seaport Boulevard and Northern Avenue.

Residents of The Benjamin and VIA have direct access to downtown Boston as well as to the I-93 and I-90 interchange. Courthouse Station on the Silver Line is adjacent to the towers, while Logan Airport and South Station are in close proximity. The Rose F. Kennedy Greenway and Financial District are less than a quarter of a mile away.

All apartments in The Benjamin and VIA are for lease only, allowing residents the freedom of flexible, mobile lifestyles. Each tower has a distinct personality, providing a wide range of living options. Further details are below.

The Benjamin

Standing at 22-stories, The Benjamin elevates luxury living in Boston by offering 354 distinctive apartments, 308 of which range from studios to penthouse suites. To create a socially expansive and diverse community, The Benjamin includes 46 units, from studios to three-bedrooms, that meet the City of Boston’s standards for affordable rent.

The first three floors of The Benjamin feature approximately 120,000 square feet of retail curated by WS Development. With plans to offer world-class shopping, dining, and recreation, retail in The Benjamin will include L.L. Bean, Bonobos, Equinox, La Colombe, The C.C. Filson, Scorpion Bar, and The Grand.

Combining the hospitality of a resort with first-class condo living, residents are welcomed into the building’s five-star lobby by a professional door attendant and 24-hour concierge service. Residents can also enter the building and accept guests via The Benjamin’s high-tech, state-of-the-art Butterfly entry system, a cloud-based video intercom that is smart phone compatible. Catering to those who enjoy well-rounded lifestyles, The Benjamin provides ample fitness, culinary, and professional amenities across 8,000 square feet of common space. Residents are privy to a variety of entertainment and relaxation lounges, a catering kitchen, The Map Room, Revive espresso bar, Work business center, and Balance fitness center with yoga and high-tech virtual programming. The Benjamin meets pets needs with an onsite grooming station and play area. Through its Love Unleashed program, The Benjamin also makes quarterly donations to Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals-Angell, assisting in the non-profit’s mission to prevent cruelty to animals and provide protection, shelter and healthcare to them.

Maximizing its prime location and dramatic views, The Benjamin has two distinct outdoor terraces on the fourth floor, both overlooking the Seaport. The spacious 12,000 square foot Vista Sundeck and pool boasts a south-facing courtyard with spectacular views of Seaport Boulevard and downtown Boston. Lush landscaping and outdoor grills accent this serene space. On the HoriZen Terrace, which is 11,000 square feet, residents can relax under the custom wood arbor, warm up next to the firetable, or take in the views of Fort Point Channel, Rowes Wharf, and the Boston skyline. Providing a beautiful focal point, Berkshire Group commissioned award-winning blacksmith and artist Matthew Maynard to create a 70-foot wave-like, steel sculpture with undulating curves and textured sea grass.

The Benjamin’s residences feature the best views in the city. Apartments facing West and South overlook the bustle of Seaport Boulevard, Fort Point Channel, and the Blue Hills, while homes facing to the North and East enjoy views of iconic Boston landmarks: Rowes Wharf, The Custom House Tower, and Boston Harbor. Spectacular waterfront events like Sail Boston are held right in The Benjamin’s backyard.

Apartment homes in The Benjamin are elegantly appointed with high-end finishes. Highlights include wood flooring, quartz countertops, under mount sinks, Grohe faucets, modern cabinets, GE and Bosch appliances, spa inspired bath designs, Nest thermostats, custom designed millwork, and recessed, energy efficiency LED lighting.

The penthouse suites in The Benjamin, situated on floors 17 through 22, offer ultra luxurious finishes with breathtaking harbor and city views. Suites range from studios to three-bedroom units and provide maximum privacy with exclusive elevator access to their respective floors. Interior highlights include dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows, Nest thermostats, Bosch and GE Profile Collection appliances, induction cooktops, boutique-style custom closet systems, and travertine baths. Select apartments also include private balconies, ranging from 10-40 feet wide. Residents on these exclusive floors have access to the Hello Alfred butler service, which brings together technology and home services to make residents lives simpler by pairing users with a personal home manager who handles all of life’s necessities – from groceries and dry cleaning, to tailoring and sending packages.

In addition to underground parking, and in an effort to place environmentally conscious living at the forefront, The Benjamin has car-charging stations and a host of bicycle amenities, including storage, repair, and bike shares. The Benjamin is smoke-free and is committed to using environmentally safe cleaning supplies.

VIA

VIA is a trend-setting, vibrant building standing at 20 stories with a unique mix of 478 modern apartment homes. 382 apartments are available as studios, one-bedrooms, two-bedrooms, and three-bedrooms; 50 of these units meet the City of Boston’s standards for affordable rent. The Fusion Wing, devoted to chic, minimalist living, has 96 units with innovative studio and one-bedroom floor plans.

The first three floors of VIA, curated by WS Development, span approximately 125,000 square feet of retail space, and features highly original shopping, dining, recreation and entertainment. Confirmed brands in VIA include ShowPlace ICON at Seaport, Mr. Sid, Kings Dining & Entertainment, Tuscan Italian Kitchen and Market, lululemon athletica, Warby Parker, Peter Millar, Luke’s Lobster, Caffé Nero, 75 on Seaport, Seaport Barbers, sweetgreen, and Bank of America.

VIA’s amenities mirror the flexible lifestyle of its residents, who have access to ample common space for work, socializing, and exercise. Highlights include Hush work pods, Linked tech bar, Vibe lounge, Flix living room, and Taste private dining room, as well as Synergy fitness center and Centered yoga + wellness studio, both equipped with high-tech virtual programming.

VIA also has a resident dog, Millie V. The fluffy, adorable and hypo allergenic Wheaton Terrier Puppy further enhances the building’s pet friendly ethos. Through its Love Unleashed program, VIA, like The Benjamin, makes quarterly donations to Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals-Angell, assisting in the non-profit’s to prevent cruelty to animals and provide protection, shelter and healthcare to them.

Residents can take in VIA’s scenic views of Fort Point Channel, Boston Harbor, and downtown Boston from the 9,000 square foot AIR Terrace. The outdoor common area features modern stylish furniture, lush greenery, a fire table with fireside seating, a grilling station, and a custom designed granite water feature, creating an urban oasis for all who call VIA home.

VIA apartments provide three distinct finish schemes for their residents to choose from. From warm cream tones, to clean white finishes, there is a palette for everyone. Apartment highlights include open concept living spaces, oversized spa bathrooms, and quartz countertops. Additional finishes include, under mount sinks, Grohe faucets, modern tiling and cabinets, GE stainless appliances, Nest thermostats, and USB charging ports.

The Fusion Wing of VIA harmoniously merges a smaller footprint with upscale amenities. There is the Imagination Think Tank, offering a beautiful work space, marked by a map of the Seaport, a collaboration wall, communal table and soft seating, as well as Vibe Lounge, which is reminiscent of a coffee bar for those seeking a comfortable escape from which to work, relax or play. VIA’s Fusion Wing boasts its own outdoor space with the Vision Terrace, spanning 4,000 square feet and located on the 9^th floor. Residents can easily unwind here with city views, chaise lounges and green space.

VIA is located on Fan Pier Boulevard, which has been extended from Northern Avenue to Seaport Boulevard. The extension of the street is a welcome addition to the neighborhood, providing a new vehicular and pedestrian connection to the block.

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