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$32M Permit Pulled for Renovation of Beacon Building as Part of Kenmore North Related Beal has pulled a permit valued at $32,843,000 for renovations to the Beacon Building as part of the Kenmore North Development. The work includes renovations to the existing 6 stories plus a 7th story addition. Along with the new construction on the neighboring site, the project will include around 280,500 square feet of office and retail space and approximately 60 parking spaces.

Site Work Back Underway at 400 Summer St Crews are back to continue site work for the upcoming 16-story lab building coming to 400 Summer Street. Foundation Medicine will occupy all of the lab and office space within the 625,000 square foot building. The project will also include 30,000 square feet of retail space and a new grand public stair connecting Summer and Congress Streets designed by James Corner Field Operations, the landscape architect behind New York’s High Line. 

Plumbing Permit Pulled for Kenmore Square North American Plumbing & Heating has pulled a permit for the core & shell plumbing for the Kenmore Square North development. The development team has demolished 6 buildings on the site while 660 Beacon Street topped by the famous Citgo sign is being renovated. The project includes approximately 280,500 square feet of newly constructed and renovated office and retail space and approximately 60 parking spaces.

Permits Pulled for Telecom & Security Install at The Beat Permits have been pulled for the install of 99 telecom drops along with 30 security devices at The Beat in Dorchester. The Beat will include 360,000 square feet of office space and 300,000 square feet of flex/light industrial space, along with retail including a 10,000-square-foot fitness center, a 100-seat restaurant and a micro craft brewery with a food component, including an outdoor beer garden. 

Framing Nearly Complete for Assembly Row Block 8 Framing is nearly complete for the 525,000 square foot mixed-use property on Assembly Row Block 8. The property will include 500 new residences and approximately 26,500 square feet of restaurant and retail space, adding to Assembly Row's busy streetscape. Amenities for residents will include a 4th-floor courtyard with a pool & private patios and a rooftop outdoor terrace. Select residences would feature private terraces with sweeping views of Boston. 500 vehicle parking spaces, in addition to bicycle storage, would also be provided within the building for residents. Construction on the project will pause as of 3/27 per the City of Somerville's directive. Patrick McMahon, Senior VP, Regional Development at Federal Realty Investment Trust tells BLDUP, "we are fully complying with the city’s mandate and will continue to look for ways to support our community, including our residents, retailers, workers and neighbors."

Newton Residents Vote YES on Northland's 22+ Acre Development Newton residents voted in favor of the Northland Newton project Tuesday night, with 58% of voters supporting the mixed-use development. As approved by the city council in December 2019, the project will include  800 housing units (140 of which will be affordable), 180,000 square feet of office space and 115,000 square feet of commercial space. Plans also call for 10 acres of open space including 8 new parks plus a mobility hub that will offer free electric shuttle service to the Newton Highlands MBTA Station. 

Site Work Begins on Seaport Square Parcel P Site work is underway for the upcoming 626,000 square foot lab/office project at 400 Summer Street.  The Seaport building will be home to Foundation Medicine, who have leased 580K square feet. As part of the project, a new set of stairs including public open space will be built to connect Summer Street down to Congress Street.

Draper Elevator Interiors completes Uniquely designed Elevator Cabs at the Moxy Hotel Draper Elevator Interiors collaborated with Group One Partners to design, fabricate and install four highly custom elevator cabs at the Moxy Hotel in Boston's theater district. The hotel boasts a fun industrial-chic decor throughout the building, the elevator cabs are no exception. Custom back-lit blackened stainless steel bumper rails highlight antique mirror glass rear wall panels. Each elevator has its own unique image which can be seen peering through a 3D keyhole slot, creating a "backstage" theme.

$236M Building Permit Pulled for 400 Summer Street Suffolk Construction has pulled a building permit valued at $236M to kick off construction of 400 Summer Street in the Seaport. The upcoming 16 story lab building will feature 625,000 square feet of space including 30,000 square feet of retail space. Foundation Medicine has leased 580,000 square feet of laboratory and office space at the project.  The development will also involve the construction of a grand public stair connecting Summer and Congress Streets.

Foundation Construction Continues at Kenmore Square North Foundation construction is ongoing for the upcoming 8-story office/retail building as part of the Kenmore North Redevelopment. The new construction aspect of the project will feature 119,00 square feet of office space over 8,00 square feet of retail and a 60 car parking garage. In total, the project will include approximately 280,500 square feet of newly constructed and renovated office and retail space.

400+ Unit Project in Dorchester Now Under Review Bass Realty has submitted official plans for the Jan Karski Way Extension mixed-use development in Dorchester. Plans call for 406 residential units, 16,190 square feet of ground-floor retail space, and a total of 287 parking spaces. Units will range in size from studios through 3 bedrooms. The project will also offer a variety of open spaces including an 8,500 square foot Civic Lawn and 25,000 square foot public courtyard at the center of the development.

Hilton Garden Inn Brookline Takes Shape Glass facade install is nearly complete for the Hilton Garden Inn in Brookline Village. The 11-story building will feature 175 rooms along with a fitness center, restaurant and lounge, and pool. There will also be 70 garage parking spaces on-site along with a ground floor cafe with outdoor seating. Construction is expected to be complete this coming fall.