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​These CRE Assets Have a Track Record of Resiliency in Economic Downturns

​These CRE Assets Have a Track Record of Resiliency in Economic Downturns

By Richard Berger Amid the backdrop of economic uncertainty and high-interest rates, Keyway released a new report on how commercial real estate sectors have performed historically during an economic downturn. Looking back at the Great Recession of 2008, Keyway uncovered trendlines about commercial real estate sub-sectors that performed best then and how they could again […]

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Healey wants more housing. But how hard will she push communities to approve it?

Healey wants more housing. But how hard will she push communities to approve it?

By Andrew Brinker Globe Correspondent,Updated March 2, 2023, 6:25 p.m Ever since word spread through Braintree of a 495-unit apartment complex proposed at the South Shore Plaza, an organized opposition campaign has been ramping up. Lawn signs decrying the “monster project” are appearing around town, and some residents are urging the Planning Board to deny the […]

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FACT SHEET: Biden-⁠Harris Administration Announces New Standards and Major Progress for a Made-in-America National Network of Electric Vehicle Chargers

FACT SHEET: Biden-⁠Harris Administration Announces New Standards and Major Progress for a Made-in-America National Network of Electric Vehicle Chargers

Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced its latest set of actions aimed at creating a convenient, reliable and Made-in-America electric vehicle (EV) charging network so that the great American road trip can be electrified.  These steps will help the United States meet President Biden’s ambitious goals to confront the climate crisis, by building a national network […]

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Conversions of Office Buildings to Apartments, Labs and Hotels Have Captured Attention, But Activity Amounts to Just 2% of Overall Office Market

Conversions of Office Buildings to Apartments, Labs and Hotels Have Captured Attention, But Activity Amounts to Just 2% of Overall Office Market

BOSTON–Conversions of outdated office buildings to other uses such as multifamily complexes, life sciences labs and hotels have garnered widespread attention as the office market adapts to hybrid work. Still, conversion projects in the works represent only a small fraction of the overall market, according to a new report from CBRE. CBRE’s analysis found 218 […]

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Startups Look to Scoop Up Laid-Off Tech Workers

Startups Look to Scoop Up Laid-Off Tech Workers

Flush with investor capital, technology startups plan to scoop up software developers, engineers and marketers flooding the labor market following job cuts at Twitter Inc., Lyft Inc. and other large tech employers. Kathy Zhu said she is lining up candidates for engineering, customer service and other roles at Streamline AI, the two-year-old tech startup she co-founded. They include […]

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Cape Air to buy 75 all-electric planes

Cape Air to buy 75 all-electric planes

ARLINGTON, Wash. (AP) — Eviation Aircraft, an Arlington company that has built a fully electric commuter airplane, got a boost this week when one of the nation’s largest commuter airlines, Cape Air, signed a letter of intent to buy 75 of the Eviation Alice model. The nine-passenger airplane, which produces no carbon emissions, is expected […]

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Breakthrough Properties and CRISPR Therapeutics celebrate completion of The 105

Breakthrough Properties and CRISPR Therapeutics celebrate completion of The 105

Boston, MA Breakthrough Properties (Breakthrough), a leading global developer of life sciences real estate, celebrated the completion and grand opening of The 105 by Breakthrough (The 105) in collaboration with CRISPR Therapeutics. The new facility is fully leased to CRISPR Therapeutics and will serve as its new U.S. research & development headquarters. Located in one of […]

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