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Bulfinch Crossing Secures $570 Million in Construction Financing The Bulfinch Crossing development has secured $570 million in construction financing via Wells Fargo. Bulfinch Crossing is a 2.9-million-square-foot multi-phased development project that will replace the existing above-grade concrete Government Center Garage with six mixed-use buildings, a pedestrian-friendly streetscape and a public plaza on two appropriately-scaled urban blocks spread across approximately 4.8 acres. The demolition of a major portion of the garage over Congress Street will allow for daylight to shine on Congress Street for the first time in more than 40 years.

Early Stage Site Work Underway for Parcel I Residential Project at Cambridge Crossing Early-stage site work is now underway for the first residential building at Cambridge Crossing. The project, located on Parcel I, will feature around 500 residential units plus parking for approximately 250 cars and 500 bicycles. The 20 story building will also offer numerous tenant amenities including an outdoor pool deck.  

Facade Install Nearly Complete for The Sudbury Facade work is nearly complete for The Sudbury, the residential tower at Bulfinch Crossing. The 45-story tower will feature 368 apartments plus 55 condos and is expected to open this coming spring. Resident amenities will include a rooftop garden and lounge, fitness facility and pool, clubroom, pet spa, and sky lounge. 

Snowport Winter Village Opens Tomorrow in the Seaport Seaport is thrilled to introduce a new winter entertainment destination in Boston: Snowport Winter Village in Partnership with Fjällräven & Capital One Café. Debuting tomorrow, Thursday, December 5th, and open through February 2020, Snowport Winter Village is an interactive winter wonderland featuring a signature ice skating rink and an array of complimentary winter activities, from iceless outdoor curling to yoga and warm beverages. By mid-December, Snowport Winter Village will serve freshly baked waffles by The Waffle Cabin, along with more great things to be announced. Snowport Winter Village spans over 7,000 square feet in total and will be located at 65 Northern Ave (the intersection of Seaport Boulevard and Fan Pier Boulevard). www.bostonseaport.xyz Snowport Winter Village’sice rink spans over 3,000 square feet and accommodates more than 200 skaters. It will host a variety of winter festivities, such as vibrant light displays, outdoor iceless curling, yoga, seasonal workshops, live music, and themed skate nights. Come mid-December, Snowport Winter Village will also include a warming tent complete with seasonal food and beverage options for skaters and observers alike to enjoy.“As our largest and most dynamic public activation yet, Snowport Winter Villagecreates an entirely new gathering place in Seaport. Snowport Winter Village will provide ample opportunities to experience the season, offering ice skating for families and neighbors; seasonal food and beverage to enjoy with friends, and winter games for all ages. Our hope is to offer an open, welcoming, and festive new destination for the whole neighborhood to enjoy.” says Yanni Tsipis, Senior Vice President, Seaport, WS Development.  

Steel Framing Underway for The Track at New Balance Structural steel framing is underway for The Track At New Balance in Brighton. The TRACK  will offer a pinnacle sports experience for athletes, as well as a concert venue with The Bowery Presents and a New Balance Athletics Sports Research Lab. Ground floor retail and foodservice will also be part of the project. Construction is expected to be complete by late summer 2021.

Building Permit Issued for 7INK by Ollie With the site clear, a building permit valued at $52M has been issued for 217 Albany Street, the 7INK by Ollie project. The upcoming 14-story building, the final piece of the INK Block, will feature 180 units of co-living. The building will also provide a full range of services, unique community engagements and extraordinary shared amenity spaces.

Site Clear for 7Ink by Ollie in the South End Demo has wrapped up and the site is now clear for 7Ink by Ollie. Located along Albany Street in the South End, 7Ink will offer 180 co-living units, all fully furnished and complete with cleaning service and other hotel-style amenities. The building will also provide a full suite of amenities plus unique opportunities for community engagement.

Tower Crane in Place for 321 Harrison Ave. Addition and Renovations A tower crane is now in place at 321 Harrison Avenue for the addition and renovations to the Class A office project. An 8-story office building is being built on top of the existing 3-story parking garage. The existing lobby that connects 1000 Washington Street and the garage will be reconfigured to create a shared lobby for the two buildings. 

Window and Facade Install Underway for The Beat Windows are going in, and new sections of the brick facade are taking shape at The Beat in Dorchester. The redevelopment of the former Boston Globe headquarters will feature 695,000-square-feet of creative office, lab, and retail space. Amenities on-site will include a fitness center, roof deck, mini-basketball court, and a golf simulator. The project will also include a 100-seat restaurant and craft microbrewery. As part of the renovation, Eversource is working with the development team at Nordblom to support the installation of energy-efficient infrastructure. High-efficiency rooftop air conditioning units will be used to condition and ventilate the building, and an LED lighting scheme will provide superior lighting quality while consuming minimal energy. The Beat will also include one of Eversource’s largest EV projects, featuring more than 40 spaces equipped with ports for charging electric vehicles. Construction is expected to wrap up this coming spring.

Permit Pulled For Temp. Ice Rink in Seaport Square A permit has been pulled to build a temporary ice rink in Seaport Square at 65 Northern Avenue. During the summer the site is home to the Cisco Beer garden but will now be transformed into a skating rink that will run through March of next year.  

Building Permit Issued for One Congress The building permit has been issued for the upcoming 43 story office tower at One Congress. The building will feature over 1M square feet of Class A office space along with 10,800 square feet of retail plus parking for 1159 cars. Building amenities will include a grand three-story lobby, conference facilities, a third-party operated fitness center, and a 1-acre landscaped terrace. The permit is valued at over $346M.  

Luxury Interior Finish Install Underway at The Archer Residences in Beacon Hill The interiors of the 62 luxury condo residences at The Archer are starting to take shape with finish work underway. No detail will be left unaccounted for during this renovation of the two historic Beacon Hill buildings that comprise the project. Elegant finishes will include 5” rift oak flooring, crown molding and gas fireplaces in the expansive and open living areas. Spacious and bright bathrooms will feature natural stone tile, copper Waterworks fixtures, and waterfall showerheads. Along with beautiful finishes, The Archer will offer residents the convenience of a full-service, fully amenitized building, a rarity in Beacon Hill.  From 24-hour concierge service to valet parking, The Archer brings full-service living to Beacon Hill. The Residences at The Archer are expected to be completed next year with the sales gallery now open. For more information about The Archer, contact The Caulfield Properties Team at 857.305.3148 or via email at sales@thearcherresidences.com. https://thearcherresidences.com