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Spirit Realty and RJB to construct $3.3m 16,000 s/f Jacarada Shops

Spirit Realty Trust is building Jacaranda Shops, a 16,000 s/f first class retail center located at 1238 Bedford St., Rte. 18, with traffic count of 35,000 cars per day. This site is located one mile south of the new Weymouth Air Base project, which will consist of over 4,000 housing units. Construction will begin late November and projected completion is anticipated in December of 2009. The building can be divided into five units or all one unit depending on the type of store. Rental rates are at $18 per s/f. Projected cost of the total project is $3.3 million. Construction management is being done by R.J.B. Development of Quincy, A.I.A. Steven Kosilla is structural engineer and Stephen Ondrick is civil engineer, The DeCell Group, all from Quincy. Financing is provided by Dedham Savings Bank.
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New England’s notorious weather – from fierce winter storms to summer squalls and fall hurricanes – can leave businesses in the dark. While power outages are often blamed on storms, they can also be caused by unforeseen events like accidents or construction mishaps. While it’s impossible to prevent disasters and power outages entirely, proactive preparation can significantly minimize their impact on your commercial building.
The New England Real Estate Journal presents<br> the First Annual Project of the Year Award! Vote today!

The New England Real Estate Journal presents
the First Annual Project of the Year Award! Vote today!

The New England Real Estate proud to showcase the remarkable projects that have graced the cover and center spread of NEREJ this year, all made possible by the collaboration of outstanding project teams. Now, it's time to recognize the top project of 2024, and we need your vote!
Investing in a falling rate environment - by Harrison Klein

Investing in a falling rate environment - by Harrison Klein

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The 2024 CRE markets: “The Ups” (industrial) and “The Downs” (Boston class B/C office) - by Webster Collins

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