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Crane in Place for New Volpe Transportation Center A tower crane is in place for the new Volpe Transportation Center in Cambridge. The upcoming 400,000 square foot office building will consolidate 6 existing buildings and surface parking lots into one sustainable structure. The existing 375,000 square foot Volpe Center building will be demolished and then MIT will develop the remaining 10 acres of the parcel.

Framing Underway for Kendall Square Residential Tower  Steel framing is underway at 165 Main Street in Kendall Square, the residential building within the MIT Kendall Square Initiative. The building will offer nearly 300 apartments along with 8,000 square feet of retail space. The 275-foot tower will capitalize on the site’s unmatched views of the Charles River and Back Bay with many units offering outdoor terraces. Amenities are set to include a resident lounge and a fitness center with spinning and yoga studios. Construction is expected to last through 2022.

Mixed-Use 40B Project Approved in Newton The Newton Zoning Board has approved Mark Development's 40B, mixed-use project, Dunstan East. The three-building development would include a total of 234 units, studios through 3 bedrooms, along with 8,500 square feet of retail space and parking for 294 vehicles.  A pedestrian friendly boardwalk, extensive landscaping including a park will be also be added along the Cheesecake Brook.

$201M Permit Pulled for Boylston St. Air Rights Project Samuels & Associates has pulled a building permit valued at $201,061,707 to kick off construction for the Parcel 12 Air Rights project at the corner of Mass. Ave & Boylston Street. Plans call for a 325,000 square foot office building and a 150,000 square foot hotel rising from a podium with around 70,000 square feet of first and second-story retail and restaurant space. The project will also include the renovation and reopening of the Hynes Convention Center MBTA stop and pedestrian tunnel improving access and safety.  

Site Mobilization Permit Pulled for Charlestown Project A permit has been pulled for site mobilization for the 6 Stack Street project within Hood Park. Initial work will include site clearing prep for foundation piles along with the setup of construction trailer and fencing. 6 Stack Street will feature around 4,000 square feet of space to include bike storage, retail, and amenity space.

$12M Electrical Permit Pulled for Verizon Fit-Out at The Hub on Causeway A permit valued at $12M has been pulled for electrical work at the Verizon Offices at The Hub on Causeway. Verizon will occupy 440,000 square feet within the 21-story tower, the final phase of the project. 

Updated Plans Under Review for Cambridgeside Redevelopment Updated plans are under review for the redevelopment of the Cambridgeside mall. The plans would add 575,000 square feet of office, lab, and residential space in buildings between 85 and 155 feet high. The residential portion of the project would feature around 200 units, with 65% designated affordable. Plans call for a phased project with the development of Macy's, Sears, and the Canal Park in the first phase.

$55M Permit Pulled for Fit-Out of MassMutual's New Seaport Office A permit valued at $54,946,219 has been pulled for the fit-out of the upcoming 300,000 square foot Mass Mutual Office building at 10 Fan Pier Boulevard in the Seaport. The project calls for office space, meeting and conference rooms plus a fitness center and exterior roof terraces on the 13th and 17th floors of the building. The work will also include interconnecting stairs and finishes. When complete the building will house around 1,000 MassMutual employees.

Site Work Back Underway for 7Ink Excavation and pile driving have resumed for 7Ink in the South End. The upcoming 14 story building will feature 180 units of co-living each furnished and complete with Wi-Fi, cable, and weekly cleaning. The co-living model also includes a regular calendar of curated social activities and large amenity areas for co-working and socializing including a rooftop deck overlooking Boston. National Development tells BLDUP they now expect to open 7Ink in Q1 of 2022 as they work to advance the schedule as best they can over the next many months. 

Framing Back Underway for the Omni Boston Seaport Crews are back on site, working on framing for the Omni Boston Seaport. The upcoming 1,055 room hotel will be the city's fourth-largest hotel when complete. The hotel will also include 120,000 square feet of meeting and event space including two large 25,000-square-foot and 15,500-square-foot ballrooms, 35,000 square feet of restaurant space, 5,000 square feet of retail space and an 8,500-square-foot spa and fitness center.

Foundation Construction Back Underway for The St. Regis Residences, Boston Foundation construction is back underway for The St. Regis Residences, Boston. The waterfront tower will offer 114 luxury condos featuring floor to ceiling windows, custom Italian cabinets, and polished marble counters. The entire fourth floor of the building will dedicated solely to resident amenities including an exercise room, spa, and pool along with a Grand Lounge overlooking the harbor. The property will also feature a bistro-style restaurant with outdoor seating, plus a private entrance for residents and in-home private dining.

Framing Rising for The Alcott With construction permitted for exterior work and multi-family projects in Boston, framing is back underway for The Alcott near North Station. The upcoming 44-story tower that replaces the Garden Garage will feature 469 apartments. The project will also 2,300 square feet of ground-floor retail space plus a new parking garage with space for around 830 cars.