https://www.bisnow.com/sitemap Bisnow Boston News http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en-US Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) https://www.bisnow.com/boston/news/life-sciences/iqhq-halts-development-on-1b-fenway-center-life-sciences-project-132042 https://www.bisnow.com/boston/news/life-sciences/iqhq-halts-development-on-1b-fenway-center-life-sciences-project-132042 As the life sciences market continues to face significant pain, a massive lab development over the Massachusetts Turnpike has paused until conditions improve. San Diego-based IQHQ announced that its $1B, 960K SF Fenway Center project isn't moving forward... taylor.driscoll@bisnow.com Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:06:05 -0500 Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) https://www.bisnow.com/boston/news/senior-housing/we-have-to-go-where-the-market-fails-newton-middle-income-senior-housing-complex-opens-132078 https://www.bisnow.com/boston/news/senior-housing/we-have-to-go-where-the-market-fails-newton-middle-income-senior-housing-complex-opens-132078 Walking through a newly built senior housing campus in Newton, Amy Schectman is met as if she were a local celebrity. Schectman, the CEO of senior housing developer 2Life Communities, makes friends in the halls, chats in the main dining area and receives... taylor.driscoll@bisnow.com Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:11:37 -0500 Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) https://www.bisnow.com/boston/news/life-sciences/ccf-breaks-ground-on-the-bolt-a-new-lab-and-manufacturing-hub-in-the-boston-area-131567 https://www.bisnow.com/boston/news/life-sciences/ccf-breaks-ground-on-the-bolt-a-new-lab-and-manufacturing-hub-in-the-boston-area-131567 The Boston-Cambridge area of Massachusetts has been called the “premier location for the life sciences industry on the U.S. East Coast, if not the entire world.”  An estimated 130,000 people work in the local life sciences sector, and with numerous... emily.lynch@bisnow.com Mon, 27 Oct 2025 14:18:06 -0400 Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) https://www.bisnow.com/boston/news/deal-sheet/the-boston-deal-sheet-132024 https://www.bisnow.com/boston/news/deal-sheet/the-boston-deal-sheet-132024 A Back Bay-based college acquired property in the Fenway district less than two months after cutting 70 staff positions. taylor.driscoll@bisnow.com Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:41:10 -0500 Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) https://www.bisnow.com/boston/news/industrial/former-intel-campus-eyed-for-950k-sf-industrial-redevelopment-132005 https://www.bisnow.com/boston/news/industrial/former-intel-campus-eyed-for-950k-sf-industrial-redevelopment-132005 A second attempt will be made to redevelop the industrial site that was once the headquarters of Intel. taylor.driscoll@bisnow.com Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:30:08 -0500 Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) https://www.bisnow.com/boston/news/commercial-real-estate/family-offices-private-capital-coskata-studiob-131793 https://www.bisnow.com/boston/news/commercial-real-estate/family-offices-private-capital-coskata-studiob-131793 Family offices and private capital groups have traditionally focused on equity markets, fixed income and alternative asset investments, with real estate exposure primarily through large, commingled funds. But as these family offices have grown in size... emily.lynch@bisnow.com Fri, 07 Nov 2025 16:28:37 -0500 Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) https://www.bisnow.com/boston/news/multifamily/rent-control-advocates-say-they-received-124000-signatures-ahead-of-deadline-131965 https://www.bisnow.com/boston/news/multifamily/rent-control-advocates-say-they-received-124000-signatures-ahead-of-deadline-131965 Rent control in Massachusetts is one step closer to making it on the ballot next year. taylor.driscoll@bisnow.com Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:31:45 -0500 Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) https://www.bisnow.com/boston/news/deal-sheet/the-boston-deal-sheet-131929 https://www.bisnow.com/boston/news/deal-sheet/the-boston-deal-sheet-131929 On Thursday, the Boston Planning Department gave its seal of approval to Northeastern University's 10-year institutional master plan. taylor.driscoll@bisnow.com Mon, 17 Nov 2025 14:09:34 -0500 Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) https://www.bisnow.com/boston/news/capital-markets/boston-sotm-131919 https://www.bisnow.com/boston/news/capital-markets/boston-sotm-131919 Boston’s CRE market in 2025 was full of capital restraints and a stalled development pipeline. But experts at Bisnow’s Boston State of the Market event said 2026 could fare better given limited supply, increased lending activity and more distress-driven... taylor.driscoll@bisnow.com Mon, 17 Nov 2025 08:56:29 -0500 Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) https://www.bisnow.com/boston/news/retail/new-bedford-shopping-plaza-trades-for-steep-discount-131882 https://www.bisnow.com/boston/news/retail/new-bedford-shopping-plaza-trades-for-steep-discount-131882 A partially vacant South Shore shopping center sold for less than half of its previous sale price. The Fieldstone Marketplace at 500 Kings Highway in New Bedford sold for $12.2M, according to deed records. The buyer was an entity linked to Zi Qian Zhang... taylor.driscoll@bisnow.com Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:18:18 -0500 Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) https://www.bisnow.com/boston/news/office/state-street-expands-162k-sf-burlington-lease-131855 https://www.bisnow.com/boston/news/office/state-street-expands-162k-sf-burlington-lease-131855 Financial institution State Street has renewed its lease in Burlington until 2037. It signed a 162K SF lease, adding 15K SF from its previous lease, at National Development’s The District Burlington, according to a press release. The office is at 700... taylor.driscoll@bisnow.com Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:42:18 -0500 Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) https://www.bisnow.com/boston/news/economic-development/worcesters-development-surge-tests-citys-ability-to-grow-sustainably-131837 https://www.bisnow.com/boston/news/economic-development/worcesters-development-surge-tests-citys-ability-to-grow-sustainably-131837 Amid Worcester's growth, local developers and city officials are concerned about how the city can continue to grow sustainably without deterring new development. The city, located roughly 47 miles west of Boston, is the second largest in New England.... taylor.driscoll@bisnow.com Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:16:08 -0500 Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) https://www.bisnow.com/boston/news/deal-sheet/divcowest-acquires-back-bay-office-for-125m-the-boston-deal-sheet-131813 https://www.bisnow.com/boston/news/deal-sheet/divcowest-acquires-back-bay-office-for-125m-the-boston-deal-sheet-131813 In what has become a rare occurrence for the office market, a downtown office building traded at a slight profit compared to the previous sales price. taylor.driscoll@bisnow.com Mon, 10 Nov 2025 13:06:02 -0500 Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) https://www.bisnow.com/boston/news/life-sciences/500m-biotech-research-hub-shuts-down-in-another-blow-for-lab-market-131763 https://www.bisnow.com/boston/news/life-sciences/500m-biotech-research-hub-shuts-down-in-another-blow-for-lab-market-131763 Arena BioWorks was supposed to be a breath of fresh air for the Greater Boston life sciences market, but its bright bulb just went out. taylor.driscoll@bisnow.com Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:22:42 -0500 Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) https://www.bisnow.com/boston/news/economic-development/policies-cre-watching-wu-second-term-131727 https://www.bisnow.com/boston/news/economic-development/policies-cre-watching-wu-second-term-131727 With a second term now assured for Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, business leaders are attempting to map out the road ahead. Wu won an uncontested election Tuesday night, and with several major wins in the city council, she is likely to keep a majority in... taylor.driscoll@bisnow.com Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:37:06 -0500 Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) https://www.bisnow.com/boston/news/office/wilmerhale-renews-201k-sf-lease-at-60-state-st-131711 https://www.bisnow.com/boston/news/office/wilmerhale-renews-201k-sf-lease-at-60-state-st-131711 Law firm WilmerHale has renewed its lease in downtown Boston but will take up less space than before. The law giant restructured its lease at Starwood Real Estate Income Trust's 60 State St., Savills announced on Tuesday. The firm has called the State... taylor.driscoll@bisnow.com Tue, 04 Nov 2025 16:26:24 -0500 Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) https://www.bisnow.com/boston/news/deal-sheet/urban-edge-allston-shopping-plaza-for-39m-the-boston-deal-sheet-131684 https://www.bisnow.com/boston/news/deal-sheet/urban-edge-allston-shopping-plaza-for-39m-the-boston-deal-sheet-131684 A retail REIT acquired an Allston shopping plaza, growing the number of notable shopping plazas it has in Greater Boston. taylor.driscoll@bisnow.com Mon, 03 Nov 2025 14:15:12 -0500 Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) https://www.bisnow.com/boston/news/affordable-housing/pennrose-secures-33m-loan-for-allston-multifamily-project-131654 https://www.bisnow.com/boston/news/affordable-housing/pennrose-secures-33m-loan-for-allston-multifamily-project-131654 Affordable housing developer Pennrose landed construction financing for an 88-unit housing project in Allston. The developer received $32.9M in construction financing for the project at 95 Everett St., Banker & Tradesman reported. The financing was... taylor.driscoll@bisnow.com Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:32:15 -0400 Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) https://www.bisnow.com/boston/news/coworking/boston-coworking-workbar-studiob-131365 https://www.bisnow.com/boston/news/coworking/boston-coworking-workbar-studiob-131365 At Workbar, silence is golden, but only in The Study neighborhood. And while The Study is curated for heads-down, focused work, members of the coworking space can head to The Cafe if they want to work with background chatter and music, The Switchboard... marynia.kruk@bisnow.com Tue, 14 Oct 2025 15:41:40 -0400 Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) https://www.bisnow.com/boston/news/multifamily/third-watertown-mbta-communities-project-proposed-131589 https://www.bisnow.com/boston/news/multifamily/third-watertown-mbta-communities-project-proposed-131589 Momentum for Watertown Square's makeover is growing, as a large multifamily project has been proposed for the Boston suburb's downtown. Boston-based The Triad Group proposed a 153-unit apartment project at 49-59 Mount Auburn St. on the northeast edge... taylor.driscoll@bisnow.com Tue, 28 Oct 2025 13:51:57 -0400 Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) https://www.bisnow.com/boston/news/deal-sheet/eli-lilly-signs-75k-sf-seaport-lease-131564 https://www.bisnow.com/boston/news/deal-sheet/eli-lilly-signs-75k-sf-seaport-lease-131564 Big Pharma company Eli Lilly and Co. has doubled its footprint at a Seaport building. taylor.driscoll@bisnow.com Mon, 27 Oct 2025 13:43:37 -0400 Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) https://www.bisnow.com/boston/news/sustainability-climate/sustainability-local-government-climate-rollback-131514 https://www.bisnow.com/boston/news/sustainability-climate/sustainability-local-government-climate-rollback-131514 At odds with a federal government that is unsupportive of climate resilience initiatives, state and local officials in Massachusetts are doubling down on their climate goals and emissions reporting. Climate leaders who spoke at Bisnow's Boston Sustainability... taylor.driscoll@bisnow.com Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:28:21 -0400 Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) https://www.bisnow.com/boston/news/multifamily/morgan-stanley-acquires-worcester-apartment-complex-for-157m-131512 https://www.bisnow.com/boston/news/multifamily/morgan-stanley-acquires-worcester-apartment-complex-for-157m-131512 A 370-unit apartment complex in Worcester has traded hands. Eaton Vance, Morgan Stanley's investment management arm, bought Alta on the Row for $157M, according to public deed records. The deal closed on Oct. 14, the Boston Business Journal first reported. Eaton... taylor.driscoll@bisnow.com Thu, 23 Oct 2025 13:50:57 -0400 Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) https://www.bisnow.com/boston/news/office/one-lincoln-owners-unveil-new-amenities-hoping-to-break-through-in-a-recovering-boston-office-market-131488 https://www.bisnow.com/boston/news/office/one-lincoln-owners-unveil-new-amenities-hoping-to-break-through-in-a-recovering-boston-office-market-131488 Almost seven months to the day after the building was auctioned off, One Lincoln's owners unveiled a new amenity space in hopes of attracting more tenants. The Boston office building is open once again. DivcoWest is showcasing several new luxurious... taylor.driscoll@bisnow.com Wed, 22 Oct 2025 15:28:39 -0400 Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) https://www.bisnow.com/national/news/capital-markets/rubenstein-backed-fund-raises-303m-buys-factory-apartments-and-more-131460 https://www.bisnow.com/national/news/capital-markets/rubenstein-backed-fund-raises-303m-buys-factory-apartments-and-more-131460 Declaration Partners, an investment firm that launched in 2017 with capital from billionaire David Rubenstein’s family office, raised a $303M fund to target commercial real estate, with nearly 60% of the capital already deployed.  matthew.wasielewski@bisnow.com Tue, 21 Oct 2025 11:21:54 -0400 Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) https://www.bisnow.com/boston/news/multifamily/bxp-proposes-480-unit-mbta-project-in-weston-131452 https://www.bisnow.com/boston/news/multifamily/bxp-proposes-480-unit-mbta-project-in-weston-131452 Weston residents have approved MBTA zoning guidelines and signed off on BXP to redevelop a parcel into a new residential community.  The changes voted in on Oct. 15 clear the way for the Boston-based REIT's 480-unit, multiphase project in Weston, Banker... taylor.driscoll@bisnow.com Mon, 20 Oct 2025 16:05:23 -0400 Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) https://www.bisnow.com/boston/news/deal-sheet/mount-holyoke-college-secures-155m-bond-for-sustainability-project-the-boston-deal-sheet-131444 https://www.bisnow.com/boston/news/deal-sheet/mount-holyoke-college-secures-155m-bond-for-sustainability-project-the-boston-deal-sheet-131444 Mount Holyoke College has landed $155M in financing to supercharge its campus overhaul, with funds earmarked for sustainability projects and major renovations. taylor.driscoll@bisnow.com Mon, 20 Oct 2025 13:12:46 -0400 Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) https://www.bisnow.com/boston/news/office/the-bleeding-has-stopped-boston-leasing-velocity-hits-highest-level-since-2019-131383 https://www.bisnow.com/boston/news/office/the-bleeding-has-stopped-boston-leasing-velocity-hits-highest-level-since-2019-131383 Following several major deals in the last quarter, Boston's office market may be on the rebound. taylor.driscoll@bisnow.com Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:39:19 -0400 Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) https://www.bisnow.com/boston/news/office/bny-renews-205k-sf-lease-at-one-boston-place-131347 https://www.bisnow.com/boston/news/office/bny-renews-205k-sf-lease-at-one-boston-place-131347 Marking one of the largest deals in the third quarter, BNY renewed its lease in downtown Boston. The New York-based bank renewed its 205K SF lease at One Boston Place, according to CBRE. The property, owned by Nuveen and La Caisse, is at 201 Washington... taylor.driscoll@bisnow.com Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:41:42 -0400 Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) Bisnow (https://www.bisnow.com) https://www.bisnow.com/boston/news/deal-sheet/ai-biotech-startup-signs-235k-sf-alewife-lease-the-boston-deal-sheet-131338 https://www.bisnow.com/boston/news/deal-sheet/ai-biotech-startup-signs-235k-sf-alewife-lease-the-boston-deal-sheet-131338 In the midst of a beleaguered life sciences real estate marketplace, an artificial intelligence biotech startup has leased a sizable portion of lab space in Cambridge. taylor.driscoll@bisnow.com Mon, 13 Oct 2025 10:14:12 -0400