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Assembly Row

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This multi-phase, mixed use development spans 45 acres along the Mystic River in Somerville, Massachusetts, just outside of Boston. Plans for Assembly Row included 2 million square feet of build-to-suit office space, a 155-room hotel, more than 2,100 residential units, and a mix of entertainment, dining, retail and outlet shopping well exceeding 500,000 square feet of gross leasable area.

Federal Realty called on DMA for its deep retail and mixed-use tenant delivery experience. In phase one of the project, DMA coordinated tenant communication and construction work for 323,000 square feet of retail outlet space. The team intensely managed a great number of modified-shell, tenant space deliveries to secure successful store openings. DMA also helped ensure essential infrastructure was in place to meet tenant requirements, which differ for outlet retailers. As part of phase three, DMA supported two new blocks of mixed retail construction, totaling 57,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space alone. Assembly Row tenants include AMC, J. Crew, LEGO Discovery Center, Nike, Saks OFF 5th, Sephora and more.

In a location that once housed a Ford Edsel assembly plant, Assembly Row transformed one of the state’s largest brownfield sites into a thriving neighborhood. The development also features a six-acre riverfront park and outdoor amphitheater. A dedicated transit station connects Assembly Row to downtown Boston.

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Location
Somerville, MA
Client
Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRIT)
Contractor
Cranshaw Construction
SERVICES
Project Management, Retail Tenant Delivery

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