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A Combined Building Portfolio – AvalonBay Communities
Case Study Background AvalonBay Communities is a publicly-traded real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns approximately 90,000 rental apartments around the United States, including about 10,000 in Boston and nearby suburbs. These include four buildings around the Prudential Center (AVA Back Bay, Avalon Exeter, and Avalon at Prudential Center I & II) as well as
“Retrocommissioning” – BXP
Case Study Background Major real estate developer and owner, BXP, owns and operates more than 10 million square feet of Class A office space in Greater Boston. Some of BXP’s best-known City properties include 200 Clarendon (formerly John Hancock Tower), the Prudential Tower and several neighboring buildings, including 101 and 111 Huntington Avenue and 888
Green Ribbon Commission announces Dr. Lindsey Butler as Executive Director
August 7, 2025 (Boston, Mass.) – The Boston Green Ribbon Commission announced today the appointment of Dr. Lindsey Butler as its new Executive Director. Lindsey brings deep environmental knowledge, experience working in both the public and private sectors, and a passion for communicating the urgency of our climate issues. The Green Ribbon Commission (GRC) is
GRC Overview
Learn more about the Green Ribbon Commission (GRC) and how it accelerates Boston’s progress toward a climate safe, carbon free, equitable future.
“Now comes the tough part- building resiliency.” – A Conversation with Arbella’s John Donohue
Although Green Ribbon Commission (GRC) member John Donohue retired as CEO of Arbella Insurance in June, he remains board chair of the Boston-based company, as well as CEO of Arbella’s Charitable Foundation. When the GRC launched in late 2010, Donohue was the only insurance industry representative invited to become a founding member. He is excited