Retail Trends & Development
Life Time opens 60,000 s/f athletic club at BXP’s Prudential Center in the Back Bay
BOSTON, MA Life Time, one of the nation’s premier healthy lifestyle brand, debuted Life Time Pru- dential Center — representing its first downtown city destination and seventh in Massachusetts — opening its doors inside the city’s Back Bay landmark. Spanning 60,000 s/f, Life Time Prudential Center is a next gen so- cial and wellness sanctuary where Bostonians can move, recharge, and connect — all in one elevated space. It redefines the athletic country club for urban living. “Life Time has thrived through- out Boston since 2015. The opening of our new urban athletic country club at the Prudential Center not only expands our footprint, it allows us to better serve the vibrant residential and office communities in Back Bay
FOR FULL STORY VISIT NEREJ.COM dential Center brings the brand’s signature luxury standards to the area, serving both residents and professionals seeking a complete wellness and lifestyle destination. Highlights of the club include: • Ultra luxe co-ed wet suite featuring cold plunge, whirlpool, sauna and steam room and dedi- cated rejuvenation suites with red light therapy and infrared saunas. • LifeCafe + Bar, serving shakes and smoothies with LTH protein and other proprietary supplements, snacks, and cocktails — all avail- able via in-app ordering for grab- and-go convenience.
and surrounding neighborhoods,” said Parham Javaheri, Life Time executive vice president, president of club operations, and chief of property development. “Life Time Prudential Center brings the best of Life Time to one of Boston’s most iconic and accessible destinations, perfectly complementing our six other locations across the region.” Life Time Prudential Center was developed in collaboration with BXP, owner of Prudential Center, as part of an ongoing effort to expand wellness and lifestyle experiences within the landmark destination. Members can find Life Time Prudential Center at 800 Boylston St., Space 179. Combining movement, recov- ery, work, and social connection under one roof, Life Time Pru-
Atlantic Capital Ptrs. and Kelleher & Sadowsky broker $10 million sale
Barkada coming to Old Port Square with lease arranged by East Brown Cow
WESTBOROUGH, MA Atlantic Capital Partners has completed the sale of 9 West Plaza, an institutional-qual- ity multi-tenant retail center, 28 miles west of downtown Boston and 10 miles east of Worcester. The transaction was executed by Justin Smith, head of capital markets; Chris Peterson, execu- tive vice president; Sam Koonce, vice president; Danielle Turpin, associate; and Matt Ericson, senior analyst. Atlantic Capital Partners exclusively represented the seller and collaborated with broker Will Kelleher of Kelleher & Sadowsky, who represented the buyer in the transaction. Totaling 35,371 s/f, 9 West Plaza is fully leased, having been recently capitalized by leases with Dollar Tree and Quickway Hibachi, which offer stable and predictable cash flow. Positioned along Rte. 9, one ofMassachusetts’mosthighlytrav- eled state highways, the property serves as a retail destination for the communities situated between Boston and Worcester. Featuring a lineup of service-oriented and
PORTLAND, ME East Brown Cow has helped Barkada acquire a lease at 425 Fore St. in Old Port Square.
chefs Nicole and Ben Bowers and their business partners Margaret and Luka Dow. They’re offering
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an innovative, fast-casual style of Filipino food — where customers can build bowls based on some of the country’s most beloved dishes such as adobo, a tangy stew. Fili- pino food is known for its balance of sweet, sour, and salty flavors and its diverse influences from Chinese, Spanish and American traditions — and it isn’t widely known to many Americans. Barkada is scheduled to open its doors in the spring of 2026. Photos courtesy of Justine John- son Photography. FOR FULL STORY VISIT NEREJ.COM
The 1,592 s/f space will be the home of the city’s first Filipino restaurant when it opens in the spring of 2026. “It’s a pleasure to welcome Barkada to Old Port Square,” said Tim Soley, president of East Brown Cow. “We’re always looking for innovative restaurateurs to further add to Portland’s status as a foodie city and Barkada has been wowing people all summer with its food truck. We’re excited to see their concept expand in this space.” Barkada means “a group of friends” in Tagalog and refers to the two couples behind the restaurant:
essential retailers with long-term leases in place, 9 West Plaza rep- resents an attractive investment opportunity within a regional trade area. Smith, head of capital markets for Atlantic, said, “As one of the most prominent signalized intersections in the trade area, the shopping center has continuously attracted best-in-class service-ori- ented retailers, providing future ownership with durable long-term cash flow.” The affluent and densely pop -
ulated communities between Boston and Worcester form a vital corridor that supports a thriving, high-quality trade area across retail, office, and multifamily sectors. Matt Ericson, senior analyst for Atlantic, said, “The Rte. 9 retail corridor has become an important bridge between Massachusetts’ two major cities with rapid growth across all use types, and this asset will continue to benefit from con - tinued economic expansion within the market.”
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