Veronica Grecu
Veronica Grecu is a senior creative writer and researcher for RentCafe. With more than 10 years of experience in the real estate industry, she covers a variety of topics in residential and commercial real estate, including trends and industry news. Previously, she was involved in producing content for Multi-Housing News, Commercial Property Executive and Yardi Matrix. Veronica’s academic background includes a B.A. in Applied Modern Languages and an M.A. in Advertising and PR.
Corktown’s $148 Million Lightweight Metals Research Hub Could Create 10,000 Jobs in the Region
Corktown—a symbol of the Irish-American community in the United States and Detroit’s oldest surviving neighborhood that is best known for its abandoned Michigan Central Station, the bygone Tiger Stadium and the annual St. Patrick’s Parade—is slowly making a comeback.
Brighton Marine, WinnCompanies Plan to Build Affordable Housing for Veterans in Brighton
A joint venture between WinnCompanies and non-profit organization Brighton Marine Health Center is looking to redevelop part of the 8.3-acre Brighton marine Campus into a mixed-use complex that will include housing units for veterans and their families.
Staten Island Mall to Expand by 445,000 Sq.Ft.
It’s been almost two years since Superstorm Sandy hit New York City and all of its five boroughs are still working hard to recover after the disaster. Staten Island, the most badly damaged of them, is bustling with growth and development projects that are meant to revitalize the area and attract more residents and tourists.
SugarHouse Casino Kicks Off $164 Million Expansion Project
Almost four years after it celebrated its grand opening, the first casino to operate in Philadelphia broke ground on a long-planned $164 million expansion project that is expected to generate hundreds of new jobs and millions in economic benefits for the city.
Stalled DuCharme Place Project in Lafayette Park to Reemerge as 185-Unit Residential Community
Ten years since architects came up with design plans for a town home community in Lafayette Park, the DuCharme Place residential project is ready to take off—this time with a scaled-down design and backed by a $5 million tax increment awarded by the Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority.
B.R. Fries Completes Work on Pandora’s New 52 K Sq. Ft. Headquarters in Manhattan
Pandora Media, an internet radio and music streaming company based in Oakland, Calif., has a new home on the East Coast.
Boston’s Parks Get Greener with High-Tech Solar-Powered Benches
Since last year Boston was named the Number 1 Digital City in the country for its best practices in communication technology and public-sector information, it only made sense for the Hub to continue investing in innovation and energy efficiency and become more connected with its residents.
vXchnge to Open New Data Center at 1500 Spring Garden Street
With Philadelphia being one of the densest cities in the US according to official data, the demand for data centers and interconnection services is on the rise as well. As a result, many data center-oriented companies are choosing Philadelphia in an attempt to meet the growing demand of for colocation facilities.
Holland Home Announces $6.5 Million Expansion at Grand Rapids Senior Living and Rehab Centre
Holland Home’s Rehabilitation and Living Centre in Grand Rapids will expand this year with a memory-care assisted living unit and a new rehabilitation center.
Nets Unveil Plans for $45 Million Training Center in Brooklyn’s Industry City
Major professional sports teams seem to be on a race for new practice facilities. Shortly after the Philadelphia 76ers revealed plans for their own training center in Camden and the Boston Bruins inked a long-term lease deal for a hockey rink at Boston Landing, the Brooklyn Nets announced they will build a new practice facility at Industry City in Brooklyn’s Sunset Park section.