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.
Radnor’s 38Chestnut Apartment Project Finally Breaks Ground in University City
An groundbreaking ceremony that was held this week at the Episcopal Cathedral site in the University City district marked the official start of construction at 38Chestnut, a long-awaited high-rise apartment tower targeting graduate students and young professionals.
Wayne State University’s Student Center Set for $18 Million Renovation
As the number of students who choose to live on campus grows larger, the Wayne State University Board of Governors approved a much-needed $18 million renovation for the existing Student Center.
709-Unit Luxury High-Rise Opens in Long Island City
Manhattan-based Rockrose Development Corporation officially opened its newest signature residential high-rise in the Long Island City neighborhood of Queens, where real estate experts predict a veritable housing boom in the next few years.
Skanska to Start Construction on $57 Million Academic Building for Harvard Business School
Details of one of the key projects outlined by Harvard University in its revised 10-year Institutional Master Plan (IMP) that was approved by the Boston Redevelopment Authority this fall were recently revealed.
Vacant Warehouse in South Kensington to Become Mixed-Use Building
A Philadelphia-based real estate company has plans to transform the former truck repair facility at 1601-23 N. Front Street into a more entertainment-oriented space.
$60 Million Residential and Retail Building Coming to Midtown Detroit
A 1.5-acre site in Detroit is set to be replaced by a much-needed $60 million mixed-use complex as part of Wayne State University’s “2020 Master Plan” that aims to revitalize the South University Village neighborhood.
Construction Starts on $80 Million Soundview Housing Project in the Bronx
The first phase of construction at a new affordable housing complex in the Soundview neighborhood of the Bronx began last week.
District Hall Launches in Boston’s Innovation District
Last month the first innovation building officially opened in the heart of Boston’s thriving Innovation District, a newly created “tech neighborhood” in the South Boston waterfront that serves as business incubator, co-working and conference space for startups in the Greater Boston area and public events place.
Javits Center Completes $465 Million Make-Over, Boasts Largest Green Roof in the Northeast
By Veronica Grecu, Associate Editor The expansion and revitalization process of the iconic Jacob K. Javits Convention Center has reached completion after a four-year-long process. Considered the country’s largest and busiest venue for conventions, trade shows and large-scale events (in 2012 alone it hosted more than 140 events that generated nearly $1.5 billion for New […]
Planning Commission Approves Redesigned Renaissance Plaza Project
The Philadelphia City Planning Commission (PCPC) green lighted Waterfront Renaissance Associates’ massive, $660 million development project that will be built on a currently vacant, 5.3-acre site on the Delaware River waterfront, at the corner of Callowhill Street and Columbus Boulevard.