Real Estate
Harvard Nears Construction Milestones in Allston Amid Development Boom
Harvard is soon to bring hundreds of new housing units online in Allston as the University approaches several major construction milestones in its long-running expansion across the river.
Eversource Breaks Ground on Largest Underground Electrical Substation in U.S.
Eversource, a New England based energy provider, broke ground in Kendall Square on Tuesday on what will be the largest underground electrical substation in the United States.
Cambridge Planning Board Appears Sympathetic to Upzoning But Punts Vote
The Cambridge Planning Board punted a vote on their official recommendation for a proposal to eliminate single-family zoning in Cambridge on Tuesday.
Developers Press Pause on New Allston Labs
Real estate firms are hitting the breaks on laboratory development in Allston. A nearly billion-dollar project from National Development to redevelop a TV studio at 1170 Soldiers Field Rd. to build new offices, lab space, and housing is not moving forward, according to a person familiar with the process.
Commission Votes Against Reservoir Project on Formerly University-Owned Land After Harvard Affiliate Criticism
Several Harvard affiliates attended a Wednesday meeting of the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission to denounce a proposed project that would construct three water storage reservoirs on land in central California in which the University holds investments.
Sean Caron Promoted to Vice President for Harvard’s Campus Services
Sean Caron, managing director of Harvard Real Estate, will serve as the new vice president for campus services, the University announced Tuesday.
Sean Caron
Sean Caron, managing director of Harvard Real Estate, has been named the school's next vice president of Campus Services.
Bee Club Buzzes Into Former Café Pamplona Location
The all-female Bee Club has its own clubhouse once again, thanks to a $2.2 million purchase of the building that formerly housed Café Pamplona by the club’s president, a College junior.
Cambridge Real Estate Market Remains Steady Amid the Coronavirus Crisis, Brokers Say
The Cambridge real estate market’s pricing and demand has remained mostly steady amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to area brokers and landlords.
Harvard University Housing Accommodate Residents Amid Pandemic
As of Thursday, the governors of at least 38 states — including Massachusetts — had issued stay-at-home orders in an attempt to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus. For some affiliates, staying at home means staying in homes that are owned by Harvard.
For Seventh Year in a Row, Harvard Fails to Meet PILOT Program Recommendation
Harvard’s contribution to the City of Boston in 2018 fell short of the amount of money the city requested from the University as part of a program in which some schools make contributions to the city instead of paying taxes.
Amid Snowstorm, Pokéworks Opens in Harvard Square
Pokéworks, a poke fast-food chain, opened its doors in Harvard Square last week on a stormy day when many stores closed in preparation for a nor’easter.
Allstonians Review Impact of Harvard 'Flexible Fund'
In a Monday meeting, Allston residents and planning officials discussed the impact of community projects financed by a Harvard-sponsored fund over the last two years.
HMC Real Estate Team Spins Off to Bain Capital
Harvard Management Corporation's real estate team will now be housed at Boston private equity firm Bain Capital.
Harvard Sells Majority Stake in NYC Properties for $244 Million
Harvard Management Company sold its majority stake in a portfolio of properties scattered around New York City to Blackstone Group for nearly $244 million.
