Retail

The retail development market appears to be making a comeback as 2011 begins

As 2011 begins to gain steam, so too does the appearance of a comeback in the retail development market. The last decade or so, as everyone ...

What's missing for growth in the retail sector today? The architecture of convenience and community

What's missing for growth of the retail sector today ? Liquidity aside, I suggest that these two factors, convenience and community, are key...

It's critical that preventative measures be taken before property dynamics are compromised

This past November's ICSC/NAIOP Capital Conference in New York City discussed in detail the $1.5 trillion of commercial mortgages which are ...

Relying on a geotechnical consultant can be an effective way to manage underground risks

Typically, below ground design and construction aspects of a project are among the most risk prone. This is due to the inherent variability ...

Understanding the importance of natural systems - Old school is the new school for 2011

Each November, the collective design profession attends the Build Boston exposition, for presentations of new technology, building products,...

Cautiously optimistic describes the state of the New England retail market

With the Patriots season officially over, it looks like we can all finally close the book on a healthier than anticipated 2010. During the y...

40,000 s/f Center Shops sold to MJF Properties, LLC Montesi of New Haven Group negotiates $2.45 million shopping center sale

A retail shopping center at 3 Turkey Hills Rd., known as Center Shops, has sold for $2.45 million. According to Steven Inglese, principal of...

Club Fit Fitness opens in 22,568 s/f at Dartmouth Mall

Club Fit Fitness Center recently opened its first location at Dartmouth Mall, extending the property's current scope of retail, dining and e...

Washington Trust provides $3.5 million construction loan to Highland Plaza LLC

Washington Trust's Commercial Real Estate Group recently provided $3.5 million in construction financing to Highland Plaza, LLC for property...

Consolo hosts seminar with Lord & Taylor at ICSC's NY Nat'l. Conf.

More than 300 retail and real estate industry leaders convened for a Women in Real Estate Special Interest Group (SIG) event hosted by Faith...