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.
Twitter Opens Small Office in Detroit’s Tech Corridor
Lured by the proximity to car companies and their generous advertising budgets, social media giant Twitter has decided to open a small-sized office in Detroit. The San Francisco-based tech company has selected the historic M@dison Building, a former theater now owned by Rock Ventures LLC, one of the real estate investment companies in Dan Gilbert’s portfolio.
The Kimmel Center Starts $14 M Renovation Project, Lands Famous Chef Jose Garces
By Veronica Grecu, Associate Editor
Less than one week after the grand opening of Philadelphia’s X-Finity Live!, another local performing arts venue is set for a $14 million major renovation process at two of its public spaces, reports the Philadelphia Inquirer.
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Suffolk Construction Completes Phase I of $296 M Baystate Medical Center Expansion
Suffolk Construction recently completed Phase I of the expansion and facility-replacement project at the Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Mass. The 641,000-square foot new clinical facility required a $296 million investment and it is part of a 15-year master plan designed by Steffian Bradley Architects. When fully finished, the project will be the largest medical facility in Western Massachusetts.
Ad Giant Havas and Ford Dealer Bay Ridge Sign New Leases
One of Hudson Square’s biggest office leases of the year was finalized last week between French advertising giant Havas and Trinity Real Estate, the real estate arm of Trinity Church. According to The Wall Street Journal, after searching in more than 35 different New York City buildings, Havas eventually leased 225,000 square feet on the 2nd through 8th floors at 200 Hudson Street, around 31,000 square feet on the 9th floor at 205 Hudson Street and 4,000 square feet of storage space at 1 Hudson Square.
Seaport Square Adds $5 M Innovation Center
By Veronica Grecu, Associate Editor A $5 million plan for a new “Innovation Center” at the South Boston Waterfront that would provide low-cost meeting space for start-up businesses and support the high-tech industry was revealed last week by Mayor Thomas Menino. Designed by architecture firm Hacin + Associates Inc, the one-story structure will include 9,000 […]
Newton High School and TWA Flight Center to Receive Preservation Awards
By Veronica Grecu, Associate Editor
Two Queens properties have been nominated for the Lucy G. Moses Preservation Awards, reports the Queens Courier. On April 25, during an official ceremony at the New York Historical Society on Central Park West, the “preservation […]
Former Sears Building to Change Hands; Renovation of Belle Isle Maintenance Building Nears Completion
By Veronica Grecu, Associate Editor
After more than a year of negotiations with Michael Bozenski and Gary Lamb, the owners of the former Sears building, the Wyandotte Downtown Development Authority (DDA) will purchase the long-vacant structure for $500,000, reports The News-Herald.
The […]
The Arden Theatre Announces $5.8 Million Expansion Plans
By Veronica Grecu, Associate Editor
One of Philadelphia’s most important art places, The Arden Theatre, is set to expand in a building located just three doors from its current location at 40 N. 2nd Street, between Market and Arch Streets in […]
Cambridge City Officials Say OK to Google Kendall Square Expansion Plans
With a 7-2 vote, the Cambridge City Council finally approved on March 19 Google’s revised expansion plans that would reshape Kendall Square. The decision comes only days after the East Cambridge Planning Team, an independently incorporated neighborhood association that advocates for the community on issues concerning urban planning, commercial and residential development—rejected the search giant’s original plan for lack of housing amenities.
Conrad New York Hotel Opens in Lower Manhattan, Seeks LEED Gold Certification
By Veronica Grecu, Associate Editor
Conrad Hotels & Resorts, the global premium brand of Hilton Worldwide, has opened its first New York City hotel—a 16-story all-suite luxury facility located at 102 North End Avenue—in Lower Manhattan’s Battery Park neighborhood.
Designed by architects […]