The Union Square Due Diligence team conducted its final tour on Wednesday, June 11, with local development team The Abbey Group. The original 10-person delegation (short two of its members) was joined by three other members of the SRA: James F. McCarthy, Iwona Bonney and William Gage. Together, this group saw development projects in Downtown
The fourth and final day of the Union Square Due Diligence Trip found the delegation in San Jose, California. We were excited for the sunny skies, but even more excited to see what Federal Realty and National Development had in store for us. Upon entering Santana Row, there was a clear vibrancy to the development.
Another day, another city. Yesterday, the Union Square Due Diligence team met with Gerding Edlen in Portland, Oregon. This team, known especially for its design and commitment to sustainability, took us to see two distinct projects: the Brewery Blocks and the South Portland Waterfront. Gerding Edlen’s development of five blocks – the “Brewery Blocks” –
