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Dorchester Bay City Development Scaled Back—$5B Vision Hits Boston Real Estate Reality

Accordia Partners is putting a 13.6-acre parcel at 2 Morrissey Blvd of the ambitious Dorchester Bay City project up for sale through Newmark brokerage, scaling back from the original $5 billion vision for 21 buildings and 2,000 apartments. The retreat reflects a broader market contraction: lab space oversupply and surging construction costs that exceed achievable rents. The sale represents one of the most significant development pullbacks in Greater Boston's current cycle.

The Charging Station · Thursday, March 26, 2026

Providence Prepares for FIFA World Cup: Infrastructure Upgrades, Hospitality Training, Cultural Programming

Providence is ramping up preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Gillette Stadium hosting seven matches starting June 13. The city is planning a temporary 'House of Portugal' at Waterplace Pavilion to celebrate its Portuguese heritage, while the Rhode Island Hospitality Association has launched free workforce training for hotel and restaurant workers ahead of the expected tens of thousands of international visitors. The state initiative covers service quality, safety protocols, and customer experience standards.

The Charging Station · Thursday, March 26, 2026