Partial demolition of the YMCA on Huntington Avenue for Northeastern University’s (NEU) new dorm is still on hold, almost certainly setting back the projected fall 2013 opening and possibly threatening the entire plan. NEU needs the permission of the Massachusetts…
Author: Rebeca Oliveira
Dorm delayed by historic review
By Rebeca Oliveira Gazette Staff Demolition of part of the YMCA’s complex for Northeastern University’s (NEU) dormitory project has been delayed by the Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC), which says the college did not submit proper alternatives to its demolition plan.…
Emmanuel proposes new research tower, dorms
By Rebeca Oliveira Gazette Staff Emmanuel College announced its real estate development plans for the next decade, including the development of a parcel on its “endowment campus” into a research facility. The ground-leasing of the parcel in the southern corner…
Joslin Center project to break ground soon
By Rebeca Oliveira Gazette Staff LONGWOOD MEDICAL AREA— The Longwood Center tower, formerly known as the Joslin Diabetes Center project, is expected to re-start construction by the end of the year after an eight-year series of delays, the Gazette has…
‘Endowment campus’ model setting trend in LMA
By Rebeca Oliveira Gazette Staff It’s the new trend in Longwood Medical Area (LMA) institutional expansion: building one tower to pay for another. “Endowment campus” is the term used by academic institutions for leasing a parcel of land to…
NEU dorm has no more hurdles
Demolition slated for this month After months of petitions and community meetings, the GrandMarc at Northeastern dormitory project, to be located at the YMCA building at 316 Huntington Ave., has no more hurdles after the 90-day demolition delay period expires…
Restoring History, Step by Step
Fixes coming to Hill’s walls and stairs After years of attempts and failures, the historic walls and steps of Mission Hill are finally getting a little recognition and restoration. These low stone walls and cement steps include the Sachem Street…
Construction date for 800 Huntington Ave. set
Construction at 800 Huntington Ave., the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary’s (MEEI) new facility, is due to start by July 1. MEEI would be the tenant of the building being developed by The Beal Companies. Beal is planning to expand…
Emmanuel College to present expansion plans
Emmanuel College will present its development plans for the next decade at this month’s Longwood Medical Area (LMA) Forum. Those plans include a new residence hall and more academic space, said Sarah Welsh, Emmanuel’s vice president for government and community…
Teen quintet to play with Pops
A Boston Latin student just played with the Boston Pops—again. Ian Haines, along with his four bandmates, Edsuvani Maisonet, Mathilde Montpetit, Matthew Pitts and Warren Thompson —all students at Boston Latin—won the Fidelity Future Stage Competition in Boston and the…