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.
Boston Bruins Sign Lease Agreement for New Practice Facility at Boston Landing
After having spent nearly three decades at the outdated Ristuccia Memorial Arena, the Boston Bruins will move closer to their fans into a new practice facility in the Allston/Brighton neighborhood.
94-Unit Residential Building to Rise on Empty Lot at 810 Arch Street
With the grand opening of the JBJ Soul Homes not too far in the past, a new affordable housing complex backed by Project H.O.M.E. is set to break ground this September.
Old Fire Station in Downtown Detroit to Become The Foundation Hotel
The former Detroit Fire Department headquarters building located across from Cobo Center will no longer be an eyesore for the city thanks to a Chicago-based hotel group who wants to revive the historic fire station.
Kourtney and Khloé Kardashian Take Manhattan: New DASH Concept Store Could Open on Spring Street
Two of the most famous sisters in the world of reality TV shows are on a quest to conquer Manhattan.
“Voke Lofts” Adaptive Reuse Project Brings 84 Mixed-Income Units to Worcester
An official ceremony that was held last week in Worcester marked the completion of the Voke Lofts, a new adaptive reuse project led by WinnDevelopment, a division of WinnCompanies.
Distressed Norris Apartments Housing Complex in North Philadelphia Receives $30 Million Revitalization Grant
Four communities that are part of the “Choice Neighborhoods Initiative” kicked off July on a strong note. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced this week that it has awarded a combined $119.7 million to redevelop severely-distressed neighborhoods in Columbus, OH, Norwalk, CT, and Pittsburgh and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.
Meijer Officially Breaks Ground on Second Store in Detroit
The site of the former Redford High School located at the corner of Grand River Avenue and McNichols Roadis being redeveloped into a “supercenter” grocery store by Meijer Inc.
MARKET SNAPSHOT: Philadelphia Apartment Up Despite Sluggish Economy
With the large number of graduates from local colleges and universities expected to boost employment by fall, Philadelphia will continue last year’s positive development in both payrolls and apartment operations.
370 Jay Street Building Revamped as Academic Center for NYU
The long-idle, 14-story building that once served as headquarters for the New York City Transit Authority (now renamed as MTA New York City Transit) is getting ready for a much-needed makeover to become an academic center for engineering and applied science program.
Developer Unveils $1 Billion, Two-Tower Redevelopment Project for Boston Harbor Garage
By Veronica Grecu, Associate Editor Don Chiofaro, a real estate developer whose firm The Chiofaro Company serves the New England area, is moving forward with plans to redevelop one of the largest, privately held parking facilities in Boston. The Boston Harbor Garage sitting on a 1.3-acre parcel at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Milk […]