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Artificial Intelligence and CRE: How to Leverage New Technologies for Success
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionize CRE by transforming business as usual for acquisitions, development, management, marketing, and more. From allowing developers to process immense amounts of data to automating repetitive tasks, leveraging AI gives CRE professionals the professional edge in strategic decision making.
Join NAIOP to hear from experts on cutting-edge technologies and learn how you and your company can take advantage of these exciting evolutions in a rapidly changing market.
Space Spotlight: 525 Linc, Allston
Join NAIOP for our next Space Spotlight featuring Boylston Properties and Arx Urban’s 525 Linc, an exciting inclusive and graduate student housing project in the heart of Allston. 525 Linc provides an all-access pass to a built-in community where people can connect. 525 has studios and a mix of 3- and 4- bedroom suites that are rented by the bedroom, all with access to a wide variety of amenities and an all-inclusive package of utilities, furniture and housewares.
Attendees will first hear from the development team about the vision, and execution, of this innovative community. Then, attendees will tour the property’s amenities, including the community kitchen and work-from-home lounge, see one of the units, and end the evening with a networking reception on the roof deck.
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MAYOR WU FILES LEGISLATION SEEKING PERMISSION TO INCREASE THE TAX BURDEN ON COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES
On Thursday, March 28, Mayor Wu announced her intention to file a Home Rule Petition with City Council allowing the City to lessen increases in residential property tax bills caused by declining commercial values by temporarily shifting more of the property tax levy onto owners of commercial and industrial properties. The proposal was filed this week with City Council for consideration at Wednesday’s Council Meeting.
On Friday, March 29, The Boston Globe Editorial Board chose not to endorse Mayor Wu’s proposal, and instead stated their agreement with NAIOP’s position, suggesting that the City consider diversifying revenue streams.
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Dain Torpy Files Amicus Brief on Behalf of NAIOP & Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® in Shoucair v. Zoning Board of Appeals of Boston & Others
On March 8, law firm Dain, Torpy, Le Ray, Wiest & Garner (Dain Torpy) filed an amicus brief on behalf of NAIOP Massachusetts – The Commercial Real Estate Development Association (NAIOP) and the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® (MAR). Because Boston’s zoning appeal bond requirement is established by statutory text that is distinct from, and pre-dates, the Commonwealth’s separate zoning appeal bond provision, the brief urges the SJC to affirm the Superior Court’s imposition of a bond on the appellant in this case without requiring an “in bad faith” determination.
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NAIOP Massachusetts Installs 2024 Leadership Team
(Boston, MA) – At its Annual Meeting held on November 28, NAIOP Massachusetts, The Commercial Real Estate Development Association, elected a new President and Board members. The Board includes the principals of many of the region’s leading commercial real estate firms.
Kirk Sykes, Co-Managing Director of Accordia Partners, was elected President of NAIOP Massachusetts for 2024. In this capacity, he will work closely with NAIOP staff and Chapter leadership to guide the organization. NAIOP’s 2023 President, Patrick McMahon of Federal Realty Investment Trust, will serve as the organization’s 2024 Board Chair; Doug Manz of HYM becomes President-Elect; Melissa Schrock of Hilco Redevelopment Partners will serve as Treasurer; and Patrick Sousa of Marcus Partners, the newest addition to NAIOP’s Board Management Committee, is the organization’s Secretary. Jim Tierney of JLL and Erin Corcoran of Oxford Properties will serve as advisors to the Board Management Committee.
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