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Kendall Square Walking Tour
July 22 | 650 East Kendall Street
Join the Commercial Real Estate Development Association for an exclusive walking tour of Kendall Square, one of the world’s leading hubs for innovation, life science, and mixed-use development.
Hear from:
- Sal Zinno, Senior Vice President of Development, BioMed Realty
- Jeff Lowenberg, Senior Vice President, BXP
- Ben Lavery, Director of Real Estate Development, MITIMCo
Following the discussion, attendees will break into groups and explore the neighborhood firsthand, touring:
- BXP – AstraZeneca Headquarters, 38-story Residential Building, and Eversource Substation
- BioMed Realty – New Takeda Headquarters at 585 Kendall Street including The Platform, a 30,000 SF performing arts center featuring a 400-seat theater and community events spaces
- MITIMCo – Kendall Common (previously Volpe) & Retail Destinations
Summer Social
August 4 | ReelHouse East Boston
Come enjoy an evening of networking at ReelHouse East Boston, a waterfront venue offering panoramic views of the Boston skyline and harbor.
Catch up with colleagues, build new relationships, and enjoy a lively summer atmosphere on the outdoor patio.
Spots are limited and expected to fill quickly, secure yours today!
Please note: In case of inclement weather, the rain date for this event is August 5.
Feature Blog Posts
Statement from Housing for Massachusetts Regarding Court Ruling Finding Rent Control Ballot Question Will Not Go Before Voters
“Today the Supreme Judicial Court confirmed that the nation’s most extreme rent control proposal was unconstitutional. While we firmly believe that Massachusetts voters were prepared to vote ‘no’ in November, today’s decision puts the issue to rest and protects our housing pipeline and our communities from the proven damage that rent control inflicts. We are incredibly grateful to the countless small property owners, real estate professionals, elected officials, and community leaders who supported our coalition, and we look forward to working together to create more homes and tackle affordability through real policy solutions.”
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U.S. Senate Advances Housing Legislation; State Releases Draft Surplus Land Regulations to Advance Housing; Legislature Holds Hearing on Rent Control Ballot Question
In March, there were several actions related to state and federal housing policy.
Updates range from the U.S. Senate’s advancement of the Bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act – and it’s inclusion of problematic provisions impacting owners who build-to-rent; to the State’s Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities’ release of draft regulations for the disposition of surplus land; and the state legislature holding a hearing on the rent control ballot question.
Learn More Rent Control Ballot Question Challenged in Court
In February, Housing for Massachusetts, the ballot committee created to defeat the rent control ballot question, worked with four small property owners to file a challenge to the Rent Control Ballot Question’s validity before the Supreme Judicial Court. Yesterday, the full complaint was filed.
It is critical to understand that Massachusetts has one of the most structured and constitutionally constrained ballot question processes in the country. The process follows a strict path with strict timelines. A question can only be challenged in the Courts on the Constitutional issue of whether it can be placed on the ballot and in what form, according to Article 48 of the state constitution.
This poorly written, poorly thought-out question would not only inflict lasting damage on housing in the Commonwealth, but is potentially unconstitutional and should not be placed before the voters in this or any similar form. Arguments are expected in early May, with the Court issuing its determination of whether or not this Ballot Question can advance in June.
NAIOP is committed to defeating this measure, and your continued engagement and support are critical to our success.
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