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Dear Readers,

I am happy to report that, at the June 13th meeting of the members of the Downtown Boston BID Corporation, the Downtown Boston Business Improvement District was renewed by an overwhelming vote of 117-to-7. We would like to thank all those who attended the meeting for showing their support and appreciation of the work being done.

Members celebrated the improved cleanliness, safety, and hospitable atmosphere that the BID has helped bring to the Downtown Crossing area. John Rattigan, Chair of the BID Board and Partner at DLA Piper, said, "The response was inspiring as member after member shared stories about the new look and feel of this neighborhood and the role the BID has played." John Murtha, GM of the Omni Parker House and host of the meeting, agreed, saying "The area is cleaner, there is no doubt about that."

For the complete story, see the Boston Globe coverage and our press release.

Sincerely,
Rosemarie E. Sansone
President
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June 24, 2013
Meetings & Notices
Downtown Crossing Makes
WGBH's A-List

Downtown Crossing has been nominated as a "Best Neighborhood To Play In" for WGBH's annual Boston A-List awards!

The Boston A-List logo

Visit here to vote through Monday, July 15th. Voters must register on the site (it's free) to be eligible.
Downtown Events Calendar

Visit the Happening Now section at
www.down townboston.org
for a listing of all the exciting activities going on in downtown Boston right now and in upcoming weeks and months. 

 July 4th OSMH

BID Services 
              
Ambassador Aiding Tourist  
  • 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.
  • contact info@bostonbid.org for more.
CityServicesCity Services

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RealEstateListingsReal Estate Listings   
Lafayette City Center

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.  
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.

Millennium Place Construction Crane

The Downtown Boston BID website maintains the following databases, free to browse:
THANK YOU!
Downtown Boston BID Weekly News Update

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For questions and comments, please contact Doug Meyer, newsletter editor, at: dmeyer@bostonbid.org
FeaturedThisWeekFeatured Stories
Radius Comes Full Circle

After nearly fifteen years at 10 High St., Radius,
chef Michael Schlow's celebrated Financial District restaurant, will close its doors this Saturday,
June 29th

Radius June 2013


Famous for its high-profile location and top-notch lunches, Radius was a renowned dining spot for the downtown business community and will be missed by many. We would like to thank Chef Schlow and his team, and wish him luck in his next endeavors!
Arts, Entertainment, Events 
Macy's "Great American Drive-In"
Screens Wednesday

That beloved American tradition--the drive-in movie theater--returns to downtown Wednesday, when Macy's hosts a "pop-up drive-in movie night."

Macys Drive In Logo

Starting at 7 pm, Summer Street will be transformed into a movie theater, as Macy's screens the 2011 film "The Smurfs." There will be carnival games, music, snacks--even a visit from one of the Smurfs! Space is limited to 200 attendees, so make sure to get there early. The first 40 customers to spend $40 or more in Macy's Kids Department on Wednesday will receive a Macy's Drive-In Lawn Chair and VIP passes to the film.

When: Wednesday, June 26th, 7 pm
Where: Summer St. Plaza (outside Macy's)
Contact: 617-357-3000
"Sun, Sand, and Central" At Petit Robert Central This Wednesday

This Wednesday, Petit Robert Central toasts the arrival of the summer season with "Sun, Sand, and Central."

PRC Door Marquee

Food & drink highlights include the $5 Rendezvous menu and $10 Strawberry Summertime Sangria. The evening will be made even more fashionable with appearances by the Stella & Dot fashion accessories group and Bona Clara skin care specialists. As an added bonus, there will be "Summertime Swag Bags" for the first 25 women guests.

When: Wednesday, June 26th, 5-7 pm
Where: Petit Robert Central (101 Arch St.)
Contact: 617-737-1777
Downtown Boston-Filmed "R.I.P.D." Opens July 19th

"R.I.P.D.," the supernatural-tinged action drama filmed in Downtown Boston, opens July 19th. Starring Ryan Reynolds and Jeff Bridges, the movie follows the exploits of two deceased policemen as they strive to patrol and protect in the afterlife.

RIPD set Bridges Reynolds

Visit here to watch the trailer, which includes
"cameos" from several downtown buildings, including
20 Winthrop Sq
., Old South Meeting House, the Jewelers Building (333 Washington St.), Sulgrave Newsstand (4 Milk St.), and the McCormack Federal Courthouse (5 Post Office Sq.).

Development News
Liberty Travels To Downtown Crossing

Another exciting development news: Liberty Travel will be opening a flagship location at 467 Washington St., the former Rogers Jewelry/Porta Classica building.

Liberty Travel development

The travel company is slated to open its second flagship store (the first opened last fall in Manhattan) this November. The three-story, 10,000-sq.-ft. building will be developed into offices for approximately 50 employees. For a comprehensive listing of new and upcoming businesses in downtown, visit here.  
New Website Profiles Burnham Building Office/Retail Spaces

As work crews and cranes continue renovating the Burnham Building (former Filene's)
, Millennium Partners has debuted a website profiling the building's new spaces.

Burnham Building From Winter St

The site includes a project timeline, detailed floorplans and building cross-sections, facts and statistics about downtown, and several area maps. A comprehensive downloadable brochure is available as well.  
Painted Burro Targets November Opening

After announcing plans for the former Windsor Button space (29 Temple Pl.) in February, Somerville's Painted Burro restaurant team
has targeted a November 2013 opening.

Former Windsor Button

Plans for the restaurant's menu, configuration, and overall look and feel are still under development. Check back in future newsletters for more details!