Boston Urban

Who we serve

Boston Urban works with a wide range of partners, including:

• Investors
• Landlords
• Tenants
• Developers
• Municipalities and communities
• Retailers and restaurateurs
• Business owners
• Lenders

What we do

Boston Urban provides end-to-end real estate solutions, including:

• Placemaking and activation of mixed-use neighborhoods
• Retail and restaurant leasing for mixed-use developments
• Strategy and positioning for real estate assets
• Architecture and design input related to the ground-floor experience and tenant mix
• Brand and merchandising strategy for mixed-use projects

The firm emphasizes white-glove service, an entrepreneurial mindset, and deep local and global relationships to enhance mixed-use real estate development.

Example client results

Based on published case outcomes, Boston Urban has helped clients:

• Create more than $3 billion in value across client projects
• Double Net Operating Income (NOI) in some situations
• Flip assets for a reported 203% premium within 18 months
• Increase building values by roughly $9.9 million (or more) in specific cases
• Stay ahead of competition by creating both immediate and long-term demand

These examples are illustrative of past work and are not guarantees of future performance.

Approach and values

Boston Urban highlights the following aspects of how it works:

• Value creators: Focus on operating on-time and on-budget to help clients generate significant return on investment that can be reinvested into future projects.
• Tenacious towards results: Proactive communication and follow-through so clients are not left chasing updates.
• Purpose in placemaking: Envisioning and curating the right mix of tenants, amenities, public spaces, and experiences to create a functioning ecosystem.
• Fiduciary responsibility: Prioritizing the long-term fit between landlords and tenants instead of short-term commissions.
• Efficiency through connectivity: Bringing in-house expertise across architecture, merchandising, leasing, and connections to streamline projects and reduce wasted time and spending.

Leadership

Boston Urban's leadership team includes:

• Jonathan P. Dutch
• Deniz Ferendeci
• Patrick Conly
• Sean Griffing
• Alessandra Susi
• Lisa Lamothe
• Jen Dunn
• Conor O'Brien
• Julia Lowe
• Gwyneth Arlandson
• Sara Ouellette
• Dilynn Livesey
• John Hemminger

The team brings experience from a variety of backgrounds, all focused on strengthening real property in ways that build community value.

Purpose of advisory services

The advisory offering is focused on:

• Creating built environments where people want to live, work, and play
• Bringing real investment into communities and developing neighborhoods that thrive
• Helping clients achieve their real estate objectives more quickly and efficiently by partnering with experienced specialists

How Boston Urban helps

Key elements of the advisory services include:

• Strategic planning and positioning:
• Diving into each project's primary objectives, hold periods, and mix of uses
• Creating a design and execution strategy that increases the value of each unique asset

• Capital planning for retail and food and beverage (F&B):
• Analyzing and managing retail and F&B capital spending from both the landlord and tenant perspectives
• Structuring spending so dollars go further and improvements can potentially be repurposed in the future

• Efficient use of time and resources:
• Prioritizing the most critical tasks so projects can be built, opened, and operated on-time and on-budget
• Reducing wasteful spending and time-consuming unknowns through thoughtful planning

Typical clients for advisory services

Advisory services are suited to:

• Real estate developers
• Asset owners and landlords
• Real estate investors
• Municipalities and public-sector partners seeking to attract investment and activate neighborhoods

Outcomes and benefits

While specific results vary by project, the advisory approach is designed to:

• Support long-term asset value growth
• Make more efficient use of capital spending
• Help clients avoid common mistakes that create costly delays
• Create places that are attractive to residents, workers, visitors, and tenants

Boston Urban works with real estate investors who want to protect and grow the value of their mixed-use assets while contributing positively to the surrounding community.

Focus for investors

The investor-focused services are centered on:

• Protecting and growing real estate investments over time
• Creating long-lasting, real value for the community around each project
• Freeing investors to concentrate on their next venture while Boston Urban helps execute current projects

Experience and scale

Boston Urban's experience in mixed-use real estate has supported a range of outcomes for investors, including published examples such as:

• Flipping assets for a reported 203% premium within 18 months
• Increasing the value of an asset by as much as double in some cases
• Increasing curb appeal to help attract buyers and capital
• Generating more than $3 billion in value across retailers, restaurateurs, business owners, lenders, investors, municipalities, developers, and others

These examples describe past projects and are not guarantees of future results.

How Boston Urban works with investors

When working with investors, Boston Urban typically:

• Stays highly focused on clearly defined goals for each asset
• Helps avoid common mistakes that can cause costly delays
• Plans and curates the right mix of uses, tenants, and experiences to make projects more attractive to residents, visitors, and prospective buyers

Investor profile

Boston Urban is suited to investors involved in mixed-use and retail-focused real estate who are seeking:

• Strategic guidance on how to position and program their projects
• Support in increasing the long-term value of their assets
• A partner deeply familiar with the Boston-area market and its dynamics

The company looks for candidates who:

• Show self-starting initiative
• Work well on a team
• Are willing to go above and beyond in their responsibilities
• Have a strong interest in the Boston area's retail, restaurant, and entertainment scene (for relevant roles)

Example open positions

The careers page has included roles such as:

• Junior Broker – A member of the collaborative retail leasing team. Previous real estate experience is not strictly required; an interest in the Boston area's retail, restaurant, and entertainment scene is important.
• Operations and Project Manager – A highly organized, detail-oriented role supporting operational, transactional, and strategic initiatives. This role is described as fully on-site in Boston with long-term growth potential.

Specific open positions can change over time; candidates should refer to the company's careers information or contact Boston Urban directly for current opportunities.

Applying

Prospective candidates are invited to:

• Submit a resume (typically in PDF format)
• Share why they want to work at Boston Urban
• Provide contact details such as name, email, and phone number

Boston Urban encourages promising candidates who feel they are a good fit to apply, even when a specific role is not listed, so they can be considered for future openings.

Local roots

• Boston Urban is based in the Boston area and is deeply connected to the region.
• Team members live and raise their families locally and are familiar with Boston's culture, values, and interests.
• The firm has built relationships with local business owners as well as national and global companies entering the region.

Philosophy

Boston Urban focuses on:

• Creating spaces "in the pursuit of happiness" where people can live, work, and build relationships
• Helping usher in new eras of economic growth in the Greater Boston area
• Supporting a vision that a rising tide lifts all boats by contributing to broader community prosperity

Community support

Since its inception, Boston Urban has been a supporter of a variety of community programs throughout Greater Boston. The firm views its work and resources as a way to help improve the lives of people in the communities where it operates.

Social channels

Boston Urban maintains a presence on:

• Instagram (Boston Urban account)
• LinkedIn

These channels highlight aspects of its work, community involvement, and projects.

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