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Boston's Office Market Thrives Amid Housing Challenges

3/24/2025

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Boston's office market stands strong with a 17.1% vacancy rate and rents climbing to $47 per square foot, defying trends in Manhattan. In response to housing challenges, the city has unveiled an Anti-Displacement Action Plan. Meanwhile, New England's industrial sector grapples with increasing vacancies, pushing developers to innovate and consider mixed-use projects to meet evolving tenant demands.

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Boston's office market stands strong with a 17.1% vacancy rate and rents climbing to $47 per square foot, defying trends in Manhattan. In response to housing challenges, the city has unveiled an Anti-Displacement Action Plan. Meanwhile, New England's industrial sector grapples with increasing vacancies, pushing developers to innovate and consider mixed-use projects to meet evolving tenant demands.