Ardise, O’Leary, McNamara, and Gaudet of Cushman & Wakefield arrange 34,289 s/f lease
Lydian opens 25,000 s/f R&D Center of Excellence at Hood Park
NEWTON, MA Cushman & Wakefield has arranged a 34,289 s/f lease renewal for Informa TechTarget at 275 Grove St. The global infor- mation services and technology research company will continue its long-term occupancy at the property following Informa and TechTarget’s strategic combination in December 2024. Cushman & Wakefield’s Adam Ardise, Michael O’Leary, Kevin McNamara, and Ross Gaudet represented the tenant. Building ownership, Greatland & Barings, was represented by Ron Friedman and Perry Beal of CBRE. “After a major period of trans- formation for the organization, this renewal represents a strategic realignment of Informa TechTar- get’s workspace to support how their teams operate today, and how they plan to grow and operate in the future,” said Ardise, vice chair with Cushman & Wakefield. “By leveraging a highly efficient layout in a best-in-class building, the com- pany is positioned for long-term stability and continued momentum in Greater Boston.” “This investment reflects our continued commitment to creating BOSTON, MA The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM), Bos- ton Metropolitan Chapter No. 4 has Vargas installed as IREM Boston president
CHARLESTOWN, MA Lydian, a Massa- chusetts-based company pioneer- ing a novel, low-cost approach to produce synthetic fuels, has opened a 25,000 s/f facility at Hood Park, a 20-acre, mixed-use development. The rapidly growing clean tech company has established this facility as their R&D Center of Excellence, allowing Lydian to further grow and scale operations. Founded in Cambridge in 2021, Lydian is developing novel tech- nology that converts waste CO2 into low-cost and scalable drop-in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) that reduces lifecycle emissions by up to 95%. Since its inception, the company has executed at an ac- celerated pace, successfully scaling out of the lab to a large-scale pilot demonstration at RTI International in North Carolina in 2024. Hood Park offers the ideal environment for Lydian, enabling pilot operations, wet lab space, and office space all within one facility to rapidly scale the com- pany’s CO2-to-fuels technology WATERTOWN, MA Representatives of CBRE, led by Simon Butler, Biria St. John, John McLaughlin, and Brian Bowler, completed the sale of Watertown Mews, a 206-unit apartment community. CBRE exclusively represented the seller, a separate account ad- vised by PGIM and also procured the buyer, Mesirow. Watertown Mews was com- pleted in 2014 and comprises two residential buildings with four stories above a single level of garage parking. Watertown Mews offers some of the largest apart- ment homes in the market, with an average size of 1,014 s/f, with a mix of studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom apartments. The community has an expansive amenity package includ- ing a community room, business center, media room, gym, outdoor pool, community garden, beehive, and numerous grilling stations. The property provides access to
FOR FULL STORY VISIT NEREJ.COM – a unique accommodation which attracted the company to the cam- pus. The company has established this new facility and it has been successfully operating for sever- al months. The R&D Center of Excellence will support Lydian’s progress toward launching its first commercial-scale demonstration plant, expected to be operational in 2027. Lydian is also considering further investment in the facility to centralize advanced manufacturing for key components. Including those upgrades, Lydian may add as many as 40 additional team members over the next three years. Hood Park’s lease with Lydian underscoresthecampus’reputation as a premier hub for clean tech, life sciences, and R&D compa- nies seeking best-in-class lab and office space in Greater Boston. The newest campus tenant joins cutting-edge tough tech compa- nies already on-site at Hood Park, includingArkeaBio,SolidBioSci- ences, and Indigo Ag.
an environment where our people can do their best work,” said an Informa Tech Target representa- tive. “The amenities, accessibility, and quality of space at 275 Grove align perfectly with the needs of our teams today – and where we’re headed in the future.” Located in the N2 Innovation District, 275 Grove St. is a modern- ized office environment combining high-end design with a strong
suburban location. The property features renovated lobbies and common areas, flexible floorplates, natural light, on-site parking, and a suite of campus-style amenities, including fitness facilities, collab - orative spaces, outdoor seating, and walkable access to retail and dining options. Occupants also benefit from access to Rte. 128/I- 95 and proximity to the MBTA Commuter Rail.
CoreNet Global – New England Chapter opens 2026 Awards of Excellence call for nominations
named Yoany Vargas as chap- ter president for a one-year term beginning Jan- uary 1, 2026. She succeeds Anthony Susi, who served as
Butler, St. John, McLaughlin, and Bowler of CBRE complete sale of Watertown Mews
Yoany Vargas
BOSTON, MA The CoreNet Global – New England Chapter is excited to announce that nominations for the May6,2026AwardsofExcellence are now open. Submissions will be accepted through January 30, 2026. This prestigious awards program celebrates the “best of the best” in corporate real estate by recog- nizing outstanding achievements from 2025 across the following categories: 1. Corporate Real Estate Executive of the Year 2. Service Provider of the Year 3. Emerging Leader of the Year 4. Volunteer of the Year 5. Best Small Project (under 75,000 s/f) 6. Best Large Project (over 75,000 s/f) 7. Best Project Outside New
chapter president in 2025. Vargas is a senior regional property manager at Housing Man- agement Resources, Inc. (Housing Management Resources - Property Management Services) in North Quincy. She brings 22 years of property management experience to her role as IREM Boston chapter president. Vargas is a Certified Property Manager (CPM), an Accredited Residential Manager (ARM), a Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS), a Certified Credit Compli - ance Professional, and a National Affordable Housing Professional – Executive. Additionally, she serves as the clerk on the Board of Directors of the New England Affordable Housing Management Association (NEAHMA).
England 8.DealoftheYear(newcategory for 2026) Eligible projects must have been completed between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025. The nomination portal is now live on the CoreNet Global - New England Chapter website: https:// newengland.corenetglobal.org/ events/awards. Here, participants can find detailed award criteria, submission requirements, and in- structions to nominate exceptional individuals or projects. The 2026 Awards of Excellence will take place on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, with an awards presenta- tion at the Simons Theater at the NewEnglandAquarium,followed by dinner and networking at The Palm Restaurant.
numerous different employment centers, including Boston, Cam- bridge, Watertown, and Waltham, as well as ample retail and dining amenities in town and the surround- ing communities. The property also offers a shuttle service with direct access to Watertown Sq. and Harvard Sq. in Cambridge. Butler said, “We are pleased to have represented PGIM in the sale of Watertown Mews, an asset they developed in partnership with the original developer. The asset offers Mesirow the opportunity to execute on their value-add plan in a dynamic location.”
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