The following represents articles of interest to the Boston real estate community that appeared in various publications during the week.
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Real Estate Articles of Note
Weston's new neighbors: Biogen moves global headquarters
The Weston Town Crier — July 22, 2010
After more than 20 years of erratic operation and long periods of inactivity, the former rock quarry site at 133-137 Boston Post Road appears to have gained a long-term occupant.
Fort Point building plan scaled back
The Boston Globe — July 22, 2010
A Boston developer is shrinking the size of a residential tower it wants to build in the city’s Fort Point Channel neighborhood.
Boston Fed: Gloom, no boom
Boston Herald — July 21, 2010
Eric Rosengren, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, has soured on the economic recovery.
Report: Back Bay Remains Boston’s Most Active Retail District
Banker & Tradesman — July 20, 2010
Boston's Back Bay submarket remains the city's most active retail district with more than 20 new businesses planning to open this year, according to a new report.
Boston condo sales pick up
The Boston Globe — July 20, 2010
Adding to evidence that Boston’s downtown condominium market is thawing, sales surged by 30 percent in the second quarter of this year, compared with the same period in 2009, according to data released yesterday.
City seeks users for Southie industrial sites
Boston Herald — July 20, 2010
The city is seeking proposals by Aug. 2 for the first two parcels within the Hub’s nascent “innovation district” along the South Boston waterfront.
Christian Science Church Releases Draft Plan to Revitalize Plaza in Boston
Providence Business Journal — July 20, 2010
The Christian Science Board of Directors at The First Church of Christ, Scientist, today released a Draft Project Plan (large pdf) for the Christian Science Plaza in Boston.
Report: Recession Did Little To Make Homes Affordable
Worcester Business Journal — July 19, 2010
If the recession’s impact on the housing market has a silver lining, it could be that homes have fallen in price, making them more affordable.
Colliers Meredith & Grew in the News
Hub’s High Rises Having Problems Filling Low-Rise Space
Banker & Tradesman — July 19, 2010
Rooms With A View Pull Premium Prices, But Vacancy Beckons At Bottom
Law Firm To Stay In Boston's Back Bay
Banker & Tradesman — July 21, 2010
Law firm Holland & Knight LLP has renewed its 105,130-square-foot lease extension at 10 St. James Ave. in Boston's Back Bay.
Genzyme re-ups at 64 Sidney in Cambridge
Boston Business Journal — July 21, 2010
Genzyme Corp. has extended its lease for 45,161 square feet at The Richards Building at MIT’s University Park development in Cambridge, according to people familiar with the deal.
Essex River Leases 130K SF To Seven Cos.
Banker & Tradesman — July 20, 2010
Seven companies have leased a total of more than 130,000 square feet at 299-301 Ballardvale on the Wilmington/Andover line.
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