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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 In The News
Boston Globe, "Downtown Boston BID Renewed," 6/19/13
Downtown Boston BID, "Downtown Boston BID Renewed In Overwhelming Vote," 6/14/13
Boston Herald, "Mayor Hopefuls Eye [Downtown] Tech-Savvy Non-Natives," 6/24/13
Boston Business Journal, "A Look Inside Boston's New Hardware Startup Hub, Bolt [110 Chauncy St.]," 6/20/13
Boston Magazine, "City Councilor Pressley Files Bill To Eliminate Cap On Boston Liquor Licenses," 6/19/13 |
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!  Visit here to vote through Monday, July 15th. Voters must register on the site (it's free) to be eligible. |
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Downtown Events Calendar
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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.
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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.
- contact [email protected] for more.
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City Services
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Real Estate Listings
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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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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: |
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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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Radius Comes Full Circle
 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!
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Arts, Entertainment, Events
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Macy's "Great American Drive-In"
Screens Wednesday
 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
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"Sun, Sand, and Central" At Petit Robert Central This WednesdayFood & 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
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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.
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.).
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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.  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.
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
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