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Kendall East Set to Break Ground
Cambridge, MA – Urban Spaces, a Cambridge-based commercial real estate development company, has begun demolition on its former headquarters to make way for Kendall East, a mixed-use apartment complex comprised of 136 units and 14,800sf of retail. The site, which encompasses 99-119 First Street, 18 Hurley Street, and 29 Charles Street, is located across from […]
Lori Cowles Appointed President of HMFH Architects
Cambridge, MA – The Board of Directors of HMFH Architects of Cambridge announced the appointment of Lori Cowles, AIA, as president. She joined HMFH in 1995 and today leads education and civic design projects for the company. She succeeds longtime president George Metzger, AIA, who will continue as a director and senior principal with a focus on […]
Financing Secured for Cambridge Office Building
Cambridge, MA – Urban Spaces, a Cambridge-based commercial real estate development company, has finalized $44 million in permanent financing from People’s United Bank for 121 First, a 60,000sf mixed-use office property fully preleased to CarGurus, a national automotive shopping site. The fixed-rate, long-term financing was arranged by Mike Surprenant, principal at Goedecke & Co. Designed […]
Construction Complete on AVA Northpoint
Cambridge, MA – Callahan Construction Managers has completed construction on AVA Northpoint in Cambridge and celebrated with a grand opening on September 26th. The 265 unit luxury mixed-use complex, developed by AvalonBay Communities together with DIVCOWest and The McKinnon Company, features a mix of studio, one, two, and three bedroom residences. Mindful space use and design features […]
Alexandria R.E. Equities Official Partner of Charles Regatta
Cambridge, MA – The head Of The Charles Regatta recently announced that it has entered into a partnership with Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., that will serve as a Premier Sponsor of the 54th Regatta in October 2018. Through its sponsorship, Alexandria will support a “learn to row” for children the Thursday before the Regatta. West End House, of […]
Lesley Univ. Art and Design Studios Underway
Cambridge, MA – Construction is underway on the expansion of Lesley University’s art and design studios to create a dedicated 11,000sf animation studio and 130-seat screening room. Cambridge-based architecture firm Prellwitz Chilinski Associates (PCA) worked with Lesley to better understand the specific needs for each studio in order to optimize each unique room. PCA’s design creates […]
GSX, Triumph Modular Form Partnership
Cambridge, MA – GreenStaxx (GSX) recently announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with modular construction industry pioneer Triumph Modular. This collaborative arrangement enables GSX and Triumph to meet the growing demand for more sophisticated living communities at schools and colleges using pre-engineered designs that eliminate the frustration with the lead-times, variables, disruption […]
Boston Marriott Cambridge Fitness Center Completed
Cambridge, MA – S3 Design recently announced the completion of the Boston Marriott Cambridge Fitness Center at 50 Broadway in Cambridge. In an effort to increase use and motivation for the fitness-minded traveler, the firm combined the existing small exercise room with the existing pool located on the fourth floor. By filling in the pool, […]
Lesley University Expands Brattle St. Presence
Cambridge, MA – Lesley University recently announced the purchase of the historic buildings formerly owned by the Episcopal Divinity School (EDS). The purchase makes Lesley the sole owner of the 4.4-acre Brattle Campus and positions the university to support its strategic planning initiative, Lesley 2030. The purchase includes five buildings and the remaining half of […]
Cambridge Affordable Housing Financed
Cambridge, MA – MassHousing has closed on $17.6 million in financing to Just-A-Start Corporation for the renovation and preservation of affordability at the Close Building in Cambridge. The financing will allow Just-A-Start to preserve affordability at all 61 apartments at the Close Building for at least 30 years. Affordability restrictions at the property had expired in 2016, […]
