Mark Your Calendar
June 10th: The Retreat @ 225 Franklin
Join NAIOP at The Retreat, located at 225 Franklin Street, for an engaging conversation on how design and amenities are redefining the workplace experience.
Our panel will explore how curated spaces enhance employee satisfaction, influence tenant decision-making, and serve as powerful tools for attracting and retaining top talent. They will also discuss today’s most sought-after amenities and how intentional design can unlock employee potential and elevate organizational culture.
Speakers:
- Robert Finger, Co-Founding Principal, Fogarty FingerÂ
- Lauren Hasson, Senior Vice President, Workplace Strategy, JLL
- MinYoung Hong, Architect, Fogarty Finger
- Mark McGowan, Vice President - Head of Development, Boston, Oxford Properties
- Marie Reynolds, Chief Financial Officer, Boston Financial Investment Management
June 17th: Redefining Retail
Did you know that Boston has one of the lowest retail vacancy rates across the country? As recently reported by Colliers, the retail vacancy rate in Boston is 2.5% compared to a national average of 4.2%.
Join NAIOP for an insightful discussion with industry leaders on the evolving landscape of experiential retail in the post-pandemic era. As demand for in-person experiences continues to shape real estate development, industry leaders are adapting with innovative, flexible, and multi-use spaces.
Hear from industry leaders:
- Jesse Baerkahn, Founder & President, Graffito SP
- Josh Bhatti, Senior Vice President, The Bowery Presents
- Corey Bialow, CEO, Bialow Real Estate
- Alexandra Clark, COO, WS Development
Feature Blog Posts
Governor Files Energy Affordability Legislation; DOER Hosts Building Energy Reporting Webinar
On May 13, the Healey-Driscoll Administration filed energy affordability legislation designed to save customers money, bring more energy into Massachusetts, increase accountability of the utilities and drive innovation.Â
On Monday, May 19, the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) is hosting a webinar to provide a guided walkthrough of the energy reporting guidelines for the Large Building Energy Reporting Law. Attendees will learn how to obtain, report, and submit their building energy benchmarking report. The tools discussed will include ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager and the Building Energy Analysis (BEAM) Tool. Reporting is due by June 30, 2025.
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Permanent MBTA Communities Regulations in Effect
On Monday, April 14, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced the release of final regulations for M.G.L. Chapter 40A, Section 3A, otherwise known as the MBTA Communities Act. These regulations are in effect.
According to the final regulations, communities that did not meet prior deadlines to submit new zoning to the state will have until July 14, 2025 to submit a district compliance application to EOHLC. Communities designated as adjacent small towns still have a December 31, 2025 deadline to submit district compliance applications.
NAIOP is grateful to the Healey-Driscoll Administration for advancing successful implementation of the MBTA Communities Act. According to the announcement, currently, 68 communities are deemed compliant or conditionally compliant with the Act. A total of 119 communities have adopted multifamily zoning to comply with the law.
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SJC Upholds MBTA Communities Law and Attorney General’s Ability to Enforce
On January 8, the Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) released its decision in Attorney General v. Town of Milton.
NAIOP was pleased to see that the Court’s decision upheld both the Attorney General’s power to enforce M.G.L. Chapter 40A, Section 3A, otherwise known as the MBTA Communities Act, and the constitutionality of the Act. This decision supports NAIOP’s September Amicus Brief, filed by NAIOP member Greg Sampson of Silver Gavel Firm Sullivan & Worcester, which urged the SJC to affirm that the Attorney General may elect to enforce the MBTA Communities Law.
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