Representative Matters
Development of a New Science and Engineering Building
Counseling a large, urban university in connection with the development of a new science and engineering building, and redevelopment of an existing athletics arena. Assisted the client with all aspects of the master planning and land use matters related to these development projects.
Won Summary Judgment For Developer of the former Edward Sullivan Courthouse
Obtained summary judgment and defended the judgment on appeal clearing the way for our client to proceed with a mixed-use redevelopment of the former Edward Sullivan Courthouse in East Cambridge.
Seaport District Projects
Regulatory approvals for real estate developments throughout Boston’s Seaport District, including apartments, condominiums, hotels, and tech, office, lab, and retail space.
Developer Designations of Publicly Owned Sites
Developer designations from the Boston Planning and Development Agency for projects in urban renewal areas and in the Charlestown Navy Yard; from the Boston Housing Authority for public housing redevelopments; from the Mayor’s Office of Housing for affordable housing projects; from Massport for projects in the Seaport; and from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for land and air rights parcels along the Mass Turnpike, Central Artery, and Melnea Cass Boulevard.
23-acre Master-Planned Development in the Seaport District of Boston
Representation of developers of Seaport Square, a 23-acre master-planned development in the Seaport District of Boston, in the permitting, acquisition, disposition, development and financing of multifamily, office, retail, and mixed-use projects.
Harvard University in Land Use, Permitting, Acquisition and Disposition Matters
Representation of Harvard University in land use, permitting, acquisition and disposition matters in the Allston-Brighton neighborhood of Boston.
Development of Mixed-Use Projects to be Built Over the Massachusetts Turnpike
Assist multiple real estate developers in connection with the development of mixed-use projects built or to be built over the Massachusetts Turnpike. These transformative projects include extensive work on agreements with transportation agencies, local, state, and federal permitting, and analysis of engineering and construction challenges.
Land Acquisition and Permitting for Hospital Buildings
Land acquisition and permitting for the rehabilitation hospital building in the Charlestown Navy Yard, and permitting for a different hospital client for a new inpatient building in the Longwood Medical Area.
Land Use and Zoning Entitlement Assistance for Foreign Mission
Representation of a foreign government in connection with the renovation of an embassy and the expansion of a consulate at 3401 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, including the assistance with review by the U.S. Department of State Office of Foreign Missions and the relevant application process to the Foreign Mission Board of Zoning Adjustment (FMBZA). The firm also assisted with the public space permitting review of the public space surrounding the property.
Multifamily Developer in Connection with the Redevelopment of a Transit Station
Representation of a multifamily developer in connection with the redevelopment of a transit station that will include multifamily residential and retail components, and a new structured parking facility.
Government Center Garage Redevelopment Project
Representation of a privately-held real estate developer in connection with the redevelopment of Bulfinch Crossing, also known as the Government Center Garage Redevelopment project, in Boston, MA, with particular focus on agreements with the MBTA relating to the transit station at the project site.
Permitting and Financing Multi-Use Real Estate
Permitting and financing of a 70-unit apartment, row-house, and townhouse complex with ground-floor retail space in Roxbury.
YMCA of Greater New York Mixed-Use Development Projects
Representation of the YMCA of Greater New York in a number of mixed-use developments, including the negotiation of contracts of sale, development agreements and condominium arrangements for new branches in Chinatown, Chelsea and downtown Brooklyn, as well as in two bond issuances by the New York City Industrial Development Authority, the proceeds of which were used to finance, or refinance, improvements made to a number of YMCA branches.
WS Development Seaport Square Boston, MA
Representation of WS Development in its acquisition, development, financing, and leasing of more than 1.5 million square feet of retail in Boston’s Seaport District, which lies at the heart of Boston's waterfront redevelopment and is the largest urban redevelopment project in New England. The project includes the 23-acre Seaport Square, which will ultimately grow to 6.3 million square feet of retail, dining, residential, office, hotel and cultural uses. Seaport Square is a transit-oriented development involving substantial construction and connecting to existing MBTA stations and tunnel structures, and significant coordination with transit agencies.
Time Warner Inc. Development of Time Warner Center in New York City
Representation of Time Warner Inc. in connection with various aspects of the development of Time Warner Center.
New England Development and The Green Company Development of The Pinehills in Plymouth, MA
Representation of Pinehills LLC, a joint venture between New England Development and The Green Company, in the development of The Pinehills, a 3,000 acre mixed-use development in Plymouth, MA including over 3,000 homes, hotel and conference center, community and retail uses, and four golf courses.
New England Development (NED) Master Planning, Development and Financing of University Station in Westwood, MA
Representation of New England Development (NED) in its master planning and development of University Station, a transit-oriented, 120-acre, 2 million-square-foot, mixed-use development in Westwood, Massachusetts, that lies adjacent to a regional Amtrak station and is composed of 750,000 square feet of retail, 650 units of multifamily residential, 325,000 square feet of office, 100 units of assisted living and 160 hotel rooms. The firm represented NED in the financing, development, leasing and disposition of the property, as well as in structuring joint venture agreements with co-developers.
National Public Radio (NPR) Headquarters Relocation in Washington, D.C.
Representation of National Public Radio (NPR) in connection with the relocation of its headquarters and broadcast center to a historic landmark. Goulston & Storrs led NPR through the historic review process, appearing before the D.C. Historic Preservation Review Board and the Mayor’s Agent for Historic Preservation to secure the necessary approvals for demolition and partial addition to the historic building. Also assisted NPR in connection with securing zoning entitlements from the Board of Zoning Adjustment, including allowing multiple antennas on the roofs of its expanded headquarters building.
New York City Economic Development Corporation Essex Crossing Mixed-Use Development Project in Manhattan
Representation of the New York City Economic Development Corporation in connection with the redevelopment of the Seward Park Urban Renewal Area, encompassing nine sites on the lower east side of Manhattan. The project was structured to accomplish a number of public goals, including the development of 1,000 new residences (half market rate and half affordable) and the relocation of the Essex Street Market, an iconic public market. The project also includes 450,000 square feet of retail, 400,000 square feet of office space, community attractions, and green spaces. Our work required a public RFP process and negotiation with multiple bidders, purchase and sale agreements, condominium documents, and innovative restrictive covenants.
Land Use Approvals for Allston Labworks in Boston
Representation of the master developer of a multi-phase, mixed-use project with half a million square feet of life science uses, together with retail, residential and civic space components and substantial public realm improvements. Project approvals were coordinated with concurrent neighborhood panning and rezoning efforts by the Boston Planning & Redevelopment Agency.
Harvard University
Advises Harvard University in connection with Harvard’s development of institutional and commercial projects in Allston, including master planning and neighborhood-wide zoning and permitting processes.
Redevelopment of Commonwealth Pier
Representation of a developer in negotiation of a new ground lease with Massport and major redevelopment of Commonwealth Pier on the South Boston Waterfront.
Redevelopment of Charlestown Mall Site
Representation of the landowner of a six-acre mall in Charlestown as a phased, mixed-use project with new residential and commercial buildings.
Land Use Approvals for Historic Mill Conversion in Watertown
Representation of a real estate developer to convert a historic mill building into 100,000 square feet of life science uses, involving amended zoning for Watertown in addition to project approvals.
Land Use Approvals for One Post Office Square in Boston
Representation of a real estate developer to reposition a one million square-foot Class A office tower in Boston’s Financial District, involving coordination with an adjacent hotel regarding cross-easements and other title matters.
Master Plan for Hospital Expansion in Boston
Representation of a hospital in all phases of permitting to modernize its 10-acre multi-building campus, in close coordination with the Boston Planning & Redevelopment Agency and related municipal regulatory agencies, and the Massachusetts Historical Commission regarding effects on historic properties.
Representation of Private Real Estate Investment Fund in Joint Ventures to Acquire Industrial Assets Across Three States
Representation of a private real estate investment fund in joint ventures to acquire industrial properties in North Carolina and Arizona, and hotel properties in Florida.
Private Real Estate Investment Fund Representation for Industrial Facilities in Texas
Representation of a private real estate investment fund in joint ventures to develop industrial and warehouse facilities in Texas.
901 Monroe Street, NE Development
Representation of Horning and The Menkiti Group regarding a Planned Unit Development (PUD) and Zoning Map Amendment application before the District of Columba Zoning Commission. The project will include 233 residential units, with ground floor live/work units, directly across the street from the Brookland/CUA Metrorail Station.
Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital Sale of Pristine Land for Conservation
Representation of the Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital in the sale of approximately 540 acres of undeveloped land in Prince George’s County, Maryland, to the Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission.
Sale proceeds will allow the Council to create an Outdoor Legacy Fund to expand outdoor program opportunities for future generations of Girl Scouts in the national capital area.
The deal represents one of the biggest — if not the biggest — single land acquisitions by the Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission for the purpose of conservation.
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