 In the News
Boston Herald, "Walgreens Goes Super In Downtown," 4/28/13
Boston Business Journal, "Vornado Sells Its Stake In Filene's Project To Millennium," 4/25/13
Abbey Group, "Major Renovations To Be Completed At Lafayette City Center," 4/25/13
Boston Globe, "Losses, Worries For Companies In Area Of [Marathon] Blasts," 4/23/12
Boston Herald, "Back To Business For Boylston Street," 4/23/13 |
Downtown Home Tour On May 11th
Explore the neighborhood's new look with "Downtown: Home Where The Heart Is," a
self-guided home tour in Downtown Crossing hosted by the Downtown Boston BID on Saturday, May 11th, from 11 am-4 pm.
Attendees will see what it's like to live downtown in residences of all shapes and sizes, including 45 PROVINCE, The Kensington, The Devonshire, The Millennium Place model unit, and more. For tickets and more information, please visit here.There's no place like home!
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Walgreens Debut: Mobile Truck Appearance
The Walgreens emporium at the corner of School & Washington St. is ready to make its debut!
The grand-opening festivities kicked off yesterday with the appearance of a Walgreens Up Market Mobile Truck. The mobile unit, staffed by Walgreens brand ambassadors, is dishing out FREE smoothies, frozen yogurt, and fresh juice today and tomorrow, 10 am-2 pm daily. The store debut will follow immediately thereafter.
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Downtown Events Calendar
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Visit the Happening Now section at www.downtownboston.org for a listing of all the exciting activities going on in downtown Boston right now and in upcoming weeks and months.
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BID Services
- Cleaning and powerwashing in downtown.
- Friendly, welcoming downtown presence: helping visitors with directions, notifying fire & police personnel of incidents, and more.
- Downtown beautification and capital improvement initiatives.
- Summer arts & music shows; winter Holiday Market.
- contact [email protected] for more.
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Development & Research
With so much going on in the downtown area-- new businesses, major development projects--it is important to keep tabs on all the changes occurring in our dynamic neighborhood. The Downtown Boston BID website maintains the following databases, free to browse: |
City Services
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Downtown Boston Shines Recap
The City of Boston's annual Boston Shines clean-up of downtown was another great success.
Dozens of volunteers, representing a wide cross-section of the downtown community, spent last Friday morning painting lamppoles and sweeping up and disposing of cigarette butts--nearly 8,000!
The Downtown Boston BID thanks all who participated and helped support the event.Shown above: the CBRE-Grossman team.
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Real Estate Listings
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Office, Residential, Retail/Restaurant
The Downtown Boston Business Improvement District is pleased to run real estate listings on www.downtownboston.org for available office, residential, and retail/restaurant space on behalf of Downtown Boston BID members.
Visit the Doing Business section of www.downtownboston.org to view the current set of listings. All questions pertaining to individual listings should be directed to the broker(s) affiliated with the listing.
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Downtown Boston BID Weekly News Update
For questions and comments, please contact Doug Meyer, newsletter editor, at: [email protected] |
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Featured Stories
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Summer Events In Downtown: Art Markets, Block Parties, And More!It's an exciting time on Summer Street: the Filene's redevelopment is resuming--and May brings the start of another summer of music, art, and entertainment sponsored by the Downtown Boston BID!  On Wednesdays and Fridays, from May through October, Summer Street hums with the vibrancy of the Summer Street Art Markets (above). A sea of white tents, showcasing artisanal crafts from over a dozen vendors, fills the scene. On Thursday nights, from next Thursday (May 9th) through September, the streetscape comes alive with the Downtown Crossing Block Parties, co-sponsored this year by Crash Line Productions. Featuring great bands and a modestly-priced beer & wine selection, the Block Parties make for a perfect after-work hangout. Complementing the Art Markets and Block Parties, the Downtown Boston Brass return for their second summer. A quartet of horn players, the Brass serenade downtown on Wednesdays and Fridays from May through October, playing a selection of all-time favorites at various outdoor locations. All events are FREE to attend (must be 21+ and present valid ID for the Block Parties). Contact [email protected] for more details.
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LCC Previews New Look For Lobby
The Abbey Group's Lafayette City Center (LCC) recently previewed its upcoming lobby renovations, which are slated to begin this summer.
The sleek new lobby (above) will feature lounge seating, a modern glass staircase, and a new security desk. The renovations capitalize on the incredible revitalization occurring in downtown and especially along the Avenue de Lafayette corridor, including the Millennium Place development, the Hyatt Regency's lobby renovation, and Synergy Investments' renovation of 99 Chauncy St.
For inquiries about leasing at LCC, contact Jones Lang LaSalle at 617-531-4122.
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Old State House Tricentennial
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Macy's Friends & Family: Final Day
To Save Today is the final day of the Downtown Macy's annual spring " Friends & Family" sale. The sale will last until store closing at 10 pm tonight.  Friends & Family features an extra 25% off on regular, sale, and clearance items, including the designer names you love: Michael Kors, Cole Haan, The North Face, Calvin Klein, INC, Coach, Polo Ralph Lauren, and Hugo Boss. Call 617-357-3000, ext. 7276, for more info.
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Eddie Bauer Outlet's "Adventure Everyday" Sale
The Downtown Eddie Bauer Outlet (500 Washington St.) is hosting an "Adventure Everyday" sale starting Wednesday.  The sale, which lasts through Sunday, May 5th, features 25% off on all items. In addition to the sale, customers can enter to win the "Trip Of A Lifetime National Sweepstakes," co-sponsored by Outside Magazine/Mountain Travel Sobek. Call 617-423-4722 for more info. |
Long's Once-A-Year Sale This Week
The savings are big--from 25% to up to 70% off--and include jewelery, watches, diamonds, and more. Please call 617-426-8500 for more information.
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Arts, Entertainment, Events
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Ben Harper Returns To The Orpheum Theatre
Two-time Grammy award winner Ben Harper (below left) is back in Boston.  The legendary singer-songwriter, known for his eclectic blend of blues, soul, and reggae, is on tour with Charlie Musselwhite promoting his 12th studio album, "Get Up!" They play the Orpheum Theatre on Saturday. When: Saturday, May 4th, 7:30 pm
Where: Orpheum Theatre (1 Hamilton Pl.)
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Trio Cleonice At Old South Meeting House
On Thursday, the New England Conservatory of Music's graduate trio-in-residence, Trio Cleonice, returns to Old South Meeting House to give a "playful" performance inspired by the museum's history.
Consisting of (from l-to-r) pianist Emely Phelps, cellist Gwen Rosnick, and violinist Ari Isaacman-Beck, the trio has played at venues as diverse as Boston's Jordan Hall and Washington, D.C.'s Kennedy Center. The show will include a rendition of Beethoven's "Ghost" trio.
When: Thursday, May 2nd, 12:15 pm.
Where: Old South Meeting House (310 Washington St.)
Contact: 617-482-6439.
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