Sign of the times! A rolling snapshot of Greater Boston's changing markets

Mixed-Use, Lifestyle Centers, Dramatic Developments and Redevelopments - it's all a Sign of the Times! Learn more on the 2008 NAIOP Mass. Bus Tour, a fast-paced, half day tour of the area's most dynamic markets, from the Boston Waterfront south to Foxboro. Held May 7th, the tour will offer in-depth, expert insight and analysis on new and proposed development projects, as well as the latest sales, lease, and development activity to the west and south of Boston, including areas along I-90, I-93, and Rtes. 128 and 95. The tour begins with breakfast presentations at Fan Pier, a development of The Fallon Co., after which participants will board luxury buses for a tour of other projects in the city's Seaport District. The buses will head west on I-90 to Rte. 128/95 south, visiting developments in Westwood, Canton, and Dedham before heading south on I-93. Once in Foxborough, guests will tour a unique accessory development concept, Patriot Place, with a special half-hour visit to the Bass Pro Shop, a retail concept that is the first of its kind in New England. They will then enjoy a luncheon in the Clubhouse at Gillette Stadium, including a special presentation by members of The Kraft Group, all while overlooking the playing field on one side and Patriot Place on the other. After lunch, they will board the buses to complete the tour, traveling through Quincy, Braintree and other areas on the way back to Boston. Along the way, participants will hear up-to-the-minute market information from the region's leading commercial real estate experts, along with their forecast for what to expect in these turbulent times. All participants will also receive a comprehensive Guidebook that will remain a valuable resource long after the tour is done. Don't miss this excellent opportunity to network with leading owners, investors, developers, consultants and practitioners in the commercial real estate industry while receiving expert insight and analysis on the properties and markets toured. Registration is limited to 300 people. Visit naiopoma.org or 781-453-6900 x4 for more information.