THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2021 Page 5 Life sciences and biotech planned for city’s waterfront F By Christopher Roberson our parcels of land along Everett’s waterfront may eventually be home to life science and biotechnology companies. Known as the Everett Land Assemblage, the 95.5-acre site includes 52 Beacham St., 51 Robin St., 0 South Farm Rd. and 211 Wharf Area. Mayor Carlo DeMaria said the opening of Encore Boston Harbor paved the way for further development on the waterfront. “I’d like to see 21st century jobs for residents, hotels, restaurants and venues that would bring life to that part of our city and compliment Encore,” he said. “With the size of the land, the opportunities are endless. Get excited Everett, this is great news.” In addition, DeMaria said the site is twice the size of Assembly Row in Somerville and is also larger than Boston’s Seaport District. “As mayor, I have long thought that areas such as this have far more potential than dirty industrial uses. I have envisioned a better future for Everett and this site, just as I did for Lower Broadway,” he said. “Think Encore on a far larger scale. This is the opportunity to continue to transform our city. This land will generate signifi cant tax dollars. Picture new roads, public transit and multiple Silver Line stops. This is the future of Everett.” According to commercial onMobil. “These parcels have been marketed for private sale and the group tasked with selling the land, JLL, has had a recent focus on bringing life sciences to Boston,” he said. “It is this type of ‘highest-and-best use’ that the city hopes this site will experience.” Lattanzi also said the project does not have an offi cial timeThe shaded area highlights the 95.5 acres of the Everett Land Assemblage. (Photo Courtesy of Jones Lang LaSalle) real estate company Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), the assemblage is poised to be the “next transformative project” and will abut Sky Everett, 35 Garvey St. and The Mason. “With exceptional scale, transit access, water views and identity, this offering holds several unique competitive advantages that will drive successful development,” JLL representatives said in the project’s Executive Summary. In addition, the parcels are located within a designated Massachusetts Opportunity Zone and are adjacent to the city’s new Lower Broadway Zoning District. “This exciting opportunity is being off ered as is, free and clear and without an asking price,” said JLL representatives. Ward 3 Councillor Anthony DiPierro also expressed his excitement about the assemblage. “This is huge news for the future of our city. This is the direct result of over a decade's worth of work by the DeMaria Administration to transform Lower Broadway by cleaning up former industrial sites and creating entertainment venues, dining options and greenspace,” he said. “The best is yet to come for our beloved city and I am thrilled to be a part of it.” Matthew Lattanzi, acting director of Planning and Development, said the four parcels are currently owned by Exxline right now. “While there is bound to be an array of interest from private parties interested in purchasing the property, the city does not have a role in any sale and thus cannot speculate on a timeline,” he said.
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