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CREW Boston members joined Lendlease’s Vita Shklovsky for a walking tour of Clippership Wharf in East Boston. Vita spotlighted some of the features of the 7-acre mixed-use site, including its retail and recreational facilities, public art, a Living Shoreline that builds resiliency in response to climate change, and an extensive public realm creating inclusivity along Boston’s waterfront.
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The Rising Leaders Group hosted a virtual conversation with Marci Loeber, Managing Principal of Griffith Properties, a real estate investment firm that focuses on core-plus and value-added office, lab, industrial, R&D, and retail assets located in the Boston to Washington DC corridor. During this zoom event, Marci shared her career path and 28 years of experience in the industry. She also discussed how to foster conversation regarding career development in real estate and fielded questions from members.
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CREW Boston hosted its annual 2020-2021 meeting virtually, featuring guest speaker Janet Stovall, manager of executive communications for UPS. A popular speaker and workshop facilitator, Janet champions Pragmatic Diversity©, a frank business approach that tackles head-on systemic racism, corporate diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and provides straightforward solutions to dismantle it. In this candid talk, Janet shared an action plan for creating workplaces where people feel safe and expected to be their unassimilated, authentic selves.
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During this virtual tour, Elkus Manfredi Architects and Turner Construction Co. gave participants a live, first look of Foley Hoag, a redesigned office space and case study for the topic “How to Have it All.” At the outset of a design and construction project, clients often have a seemingly impossible wish list – the highest quality design project, delivered on the most efficient schedule, and at the best value for their dollar. Members of the EMA and Turner teams discussed how they were able to meet these goals while showcasing their new offices and state of the art conference center.
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Fellow CREW Boston mentors and mentees gathered for the 2021 Mentor Program Virtual Wrap-Up. During the event, past mentor participants talked about their mentor program experience and how they leveraged their relationships after the program. Additionally, members discussed some initiatives they hope to achieve with the mentor program going forward. Lastly, there was some time for virtual breakouts where pairs discussed what they have accomplished, what they have learned, and any additional goals they have created.
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During this virtual event, CREW Boston and immediate past President Jill Sharif hosted a panel comprised of four Legacy members who are leaders in the real estate community. Kathryn Brown, Director, Real Estate of MIT Investment Management Company, Mary Knasas, Senior Planning III with Boston Planning & Development Agency, Dawn Neher, CFO of Cambridge Innovation Center, and Barbara Trachtenberg, Partner of DLA Piper LLP (US), shared their stories, reflected on pivotal moments in their careers, and relayed strategies employed as they’ve transitioned throughout.
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CREW Boston’s Development Project Management Group hosted a virtual networking and peer advising event. Members discussed various topics including current challenges, inclusive leadership, and returning to the office – the new normal.
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Immediate Past President of CREW Network Christine Gorham hosted members from all CREW Network Chapters in the Northeast for a virtual discussion on COVID’s impact on CREW Network and the services the Network provides its members.
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On May 19th we hosted deeper dive into the conversations we’ve had in the past, focused on how stakeholders, real estate professionals, and community development partners understand wealth creation and economic development in the City of Boston. Our panelists consisted of city agents, developers, and neighborhood activists, and the conversation focused upon wealth and equity-building in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston as well as the current revitalization efforts in Nubian Square (formerly Dudley Square.) Roxbury has long been home to activists, civil rights leaders, artists and musicians; Nubian Square is the geographic heart of the city and is intrinsic to the health and well-being of Boston as a whole.
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On May 13th Hillary Shine spoke to CREW Boston about understanding your value in the marketplace and how to negotiate your worth in both a current and new positions. Hillary set the stage by indicating that people are on the move and there is a real war on talent in the marketplace right now. The pandemic has certainly provided people the time and headspace to think hard about their current work environments and how for many this last year has allowed them the opportunity to see the benefit of a hybrid work from home/office lifestyle. Shine stressed the importance of truly understanding your value by looking carefully at your entire compensation package not simply what shows on your W2 when evaluating and placing a value to your net worth.
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