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ADA Forsyth to Relocate to 100 Chestnut in Somerville in January 2025

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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The ADA Forsyth Institute (AFI), a global leader in oral health research and innovation, announced today that it will relocate to Somerville, MA in January 2025.

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  • The ADA Forsyth Institute (AFI), a global leader in oral health research and innovation, announced today that it will relocate to Somerville, MA in January 2025.
  • In 2025, all research facilities for ADA Forsyth will be centrally housed in the new Somerville, MA location.
  • "We're thrilled to welcome ADA Forsyth Institute to 100 Chestnut in Somerville.
  • The City of Somerville and the Brickbottom district are very fortunate to have an organization of AFI’s caliber join the neighborhood.”

Gilbane Completes Two New Class A, Mixed-Use Life Sciences Buildings in Massachusetts

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024
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BOSTON, Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company is pleased to announce the successful completion of two Class A, mixed-use, life sciences facilities located just outside of Boston. Both buildings are targeting LEED certification, adding to the emerging biotechnology clusters within their respective areas.

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  • BOSTON, Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gilbane Building Company is pleased to announce the successful completion of two Class A, mixed-use, life sciences facilities located just outside of Boston.
  • Both buildings are targeting LEED certification, adding to the emerging biotechnology clusters within their respective areas.
  • A two-story mechanical penthouse supports essential life sciences equipment.
  • "Gilbane is thrilled to deliver these state-of-the-art facilities to benefit the growing life sciences market throughout the Commonwealth," said Justin MacEachern, vice president and business unit leader for Gilbane in Massachusetts.

Four Seasons Hotel Boston Introduces City Tour Created For Future College Students

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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BOSTON, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Overlooking Boston's beloved Public Garden and nestled among the Victorian brownstone homes of the Back Bay neighborhood, Four Seasons Hotel Boston welcomes prospective students and their families this fall with its newest guest experience, "Students in the City," an exclusive insider's look at Boston's renowned colleges and universities and the unique neighborhoods that surround them. Designed in collaboration with Cambridge Historical Tours and with prospective students in mind, this experience enables students and their families to learn more about the on- and off-campus character and lifestyle of Harvard, Boston University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston College, and others, as they visit campuses accompanied by a private local guide.

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  • "Touring colleges is an exciting time for students and their families," says Michael Pedder , General Manager, Four Seasons Hotel Boston.
  • Designed to align with Boston's MBTA subway system, known locally as the "T," Students in the City offers customizable tour options, each one tailored to the student's lifestyle interests.
  • Tour rates for Students in the City start at USD 1,950+ for up to 6 family members.
  • For more information or to book this experience at Four Seasons Hotel Boston, please visit fourseasons.com/boston, email [email protected], or call 1 (617) 338-4400.

Boston Realty Advisors Brokers Sale of 299 Broadway in Somerville

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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Boston, Massachusetts--(Newsfile Corp. - October 17, 2023) - Boston Realty Advisors, the largest independent real estate brokerage in Massachusetts, brokered the sale of 299 Broadway in Somerville, a promising development site.

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  • Boston, Massachusetts--(Newsfile Corp. - October 17, 2023) - Boston Realty Advisors, the largest independent real estate brokerage in Massachusetts, brokered the sale of 299 Broadway in Somerville, a promising development site.
  • To view the full announcement, including downloadable images, bios, and more, click here .
  • The 2.6-acre site, at 299 Broadway and 15 Temple St., is in the Winter Hill neighborhood of the city.
  • 299 Broadway is less than a half mile from the Gilman Square stop on the MBTA's Green Line Extension and along several MBTA-operated bus lines.

HNTB welcomes Steven Mudge as fleet and facilities technical director for transit & rail

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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BOSTON, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Steven Mudge has joined HNTB as fleet and facilities technical director and vice president, serving the firm's transit and rail practice. A nationally recognized expert in transit vehicles, facilities and operations, Mudge will serve as a key technical resource supporting clients as they modernize and grow their fleets of buses, trains and other vehicle rolling stock and support facilities.

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  • BOSTON, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Steven Mudge has joined HNTB as fleet and facilities technical director and vice president, serving the firm's transit and rail practice.
  • A nationally recognized expert in transit vehicles, facilities and operations, Mudge will serve as a key technical resource supporting clients as they modernize and grow their fleets of buses, trains and other vehicle rolling stock and support facilities.
  • "We are thrilled that Steve has joined us here at HNTB," said Ronnie Hakim, national transit and rail market sector leader and senior vice president.
  • After completing his service with the MBTA, Mudge held senior leadership roles at other engineering consulting firms, leading transit projects across the eastern United States.

Astellas to Open New Life Sciences Facility in DivcoWest's Cambridge Crossing Neighborhood

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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TOKYO and SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas Pharma Inc. (TSE: 4503, President and CEO: Naoki Okamura, "Astellas") and DivcoWest, a DivCore Capital Company, announced today plans for Astellas to open a new state-of-the-art life sciences facility at 441 Morgan Avenue, in the Cambridge Crossing (CX) neighborhood in Cambridge, Mass.

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  • TOKYO and SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas Pharma Inc. (TSE: 4503, President and CEO: Naoki Okamura, "Astellas") and DivcoWest, a DivCore Capital Company, announced today plans for Astellas to open a new state-of-the-art life sciences facility at 441 Morgan Avenue, in the Cambridge Crossing (CX) neighborhood in Cambridge, Mass.
  • Astellas expects to occupy two floors, or approximately 62,000 square feet, of the new facility in 2024.
  • As part of Astellas' and DivcoWest's commitments to sustainability and reducing its environmental impact, the building is targeting LEED Gold.
  • We look forward to leveraging the vibrant life sciences ecosystem in the area to drive scientific advancements that ultimately lead to better outcomes for patients."

The Sanctuary at Winchester North Now Leasing

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
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WINCHESTER, Mass., Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sanctuary at Winchester North is excited to announce that it has begun leasing the 147 residences in the new apartment community.

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  • WINCHESTER, Mass., Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sanctuary at Winchester North is excited to announce that it has begun leasing the 147 residences in the new apartment community.
  • "The Sanctuary at Winchester North" provides care-free living for our residents," Justin Krebs, Member, SLV River Street, LLC, said.
  • Sanctuary North fits in perfectly with the upscale, sophisticated town of Winchester, which lies eight miles north of Boston and offers a short commute to North Station from two local MBTA Commuter Rail stations.
  • The Sanctuary at Winchester North's architecture and interior design was created by Embarc.

Pacific Urban Investors Expands Boston MSA Portfolio with Acquisition of The Residences at River's Edge

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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PALO ALTO, Calif., July 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Multifamily owner-operator and investment manager Pacific Urban Investors has acquired The Residences at River’s Edge, a 222-unit apartment community in Medford, MA.

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  • PALO ALTO, Calif., July 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Multifamily owner-operator and investment manager Pacific Urban Investors has acquired The Residences at River’s Edge, a 222-unit apartment community in Medford, MA.
  • The acquisition of Residences at River’s Edge (the “Property”) is the third investment in the Boston metro for Pacific Urban bringing the total Boston MSA portfolio to 746 units.
  • The Residences at River’s Edge is a 2009-constructed, 100% market rate midrise community with 337 garage spaces.
  • “Residences at River’s Edge gives Pacific the opportunity to acquire a contemporary apartment community in an extremely job- and amenity- rich location.

Historic New England Launches Transformational Public/Private Redevelopment Initiative in Massachusetts Gateway City of Haverhill

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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Historic New England, the largest and most comprehensive independent preservation organization in the United States, is launching a transformational redevelopment initiative in Haverhill, Massachusetts, it was announced today by Vin Cipolla, president and CEO.

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  • Historic New England, the largest and most comprehensive independent preservation organization in the United States, is launching a transformational redevelopment initiative in Haverhill, Massachusetts, it was announced today by Vin Cipolla, president and CEO.
  • The Haverhill Center will feature creative exhibits from Historic New England’s 125,000-piece collection of historic objects, 1.5 million archival documents, interactive programming, demonstrations, and other activities.
  • “Historic New England is an extraordinary organization with thirty-eight museums across the region, majestic farms and landscapes, and award-winning programs for both children and adults.
  • Historically, Haverhill was known as the Queen Slipper City, the site of one of the world’s largest manufacturing centers for shoes.

A New Era of Innovation: Syed W. Ali Named President of GWI Engineering Consultants

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- GWI Engineering Consultants, DPC, a New York-based engineering firm aimed at improving communities in the Northeast Corridor through meaningful partnerships, sustainable infrastructure, and transportation advancements, announced today the appointment of Syed W. Ali, P.E. as the newly formed company's president. In this role, Ali is focused on fostering relationships with key public and agency stakeholders, developing strategic growth initiatives, and reaching annual corporate revenue goals and profitability targets.

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  • NEW YORK, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- GWI Engineering Consultants, DPC, a New York-based engineering firm aimed at improving communities in the Northeast Corridor through meaningful partnerships, sustainable infrastructure, and transportation advancements, announced today the appointment of Syed W. Ali, P.E.
  • "We are confident Syed will lead GWI to significant success as we continue to advance communities throughout the Northeast region."
  • "I'm honored to have been selected to lead GWI as we help government entities solve complex infrastructure challenges through sustainable solutions," said Ali.
  • Prior to joining GWI, Ali served in leadership roles with a variety of iconic global engineering firms, including Stone & Webster, The Shaw Group, and CB&I.