Wilder Companies named agent for Atlantic Wharf

The Wilder Companies has been named exclusive leasing agent for the retail space planned for Atlantic Wharf by the project's owner and developer, Boston Properties. "We sought to retain one of Boston's foremost retail experts to assist us in creatively merchandising the Waterfront District's newest and most desirable commercial space. Wilder's local market knowledge combined with their extensive national contacts is the perfect combination to take this opportunity and develop it to its fullest potential," said Philip Dorman, vice president, leasing, of Boston Properties. Atlantic Wharf is located at Atlantic Ave. and Congress Sts. on Boston's waterfront, with frontage on both the new Rose Kennedy Greenway and historic Boston Harbor. The mixed-use development will include a 31-story, 750,000 s/f Class A office tower, 30,000 s/f of retail and public spaces, 70 to 80 residential units, a 650-car parking garage, and a waterfront plaza. Currently under construction with a first quarter 2011 planned occupancy, Atlantic Wharf is planned to be an LEED Gold project. "Boston Properties came to us with their vision of creating a restaurant and retail mix that complements the development, the district, and enhances the historic waterfront. We look forward to the opportunity to help shape Boston's waterfront experience," said Andrew LaGrega, a Wilder Companies principal. The Wilder Companies is well known for its part in the creative reuse of significant Boston buildings including the retail renovation and remerchandising of The Newbry (formerly The New England Life Building), CityPlace at the Massachusetts State Transportation Building and 360 Newbury St.