Everett Landco, LLC, a real estate development venture led by affiliates of The Davis Companies (Davis) and Global Partners LP (Global), recently acquired a 100-acre property in Everett, Mass., from ExxonMobil. The development offers the venture and the City of Everett an opportunity to transform a site on which fossil fuels have been refined and stored for the last century into a dynamic 21st-century residential and commercial center that embraces the creativity and vitality of the area while contributing to the community’s prosperity and environmental well-being. The former Exxon parcels, which are located in Everett’s Lower Broadway Economic Development District, include a deep water marine terminal on the Mystic River and two former tank farms close to Routes 16 and 99, the MBTA commuter rail and Encore Boston Harbor.
“We have been attracted to the tremendous potential of this site for quite some time,” said Davis Chief Development Officer Michael Cantalupa. “The size and configuration of the tank farm parcels can accommodate a wide mix of uses, including critically needed housing, clean energy uses, advanced research facilities, and high-tech manufacturing.”
“More than a decade ago, we set out to make Lower Broadway a jewel for Everett and an entrance to the city that makes us all proud,” said Mayor Carlo DeMaria. “We look forward to working with this venture to remediate and re-develop the former Exxon site to advance this transformation and bring clean energy and green tech jobs to our city. Within another ten years, Lower Broadway will be of even greater benefit to all our residents and the broader community.”
With the acquisition now closed, Davis will embark on a multiyear environmental remediation of the site, which has operated as an oil tank farm since 1965. Davis has partnered with Global, a long-established and local family-founded company. As a leading provider of essential energy products in the Northeast and beyond, Global has extensive and deep expertise in the management and clean up of properties with complex environmental conditions. The remediation will prepare the site for more efficient and progressive ventures, including green tech research and manufacturing. This venture and project are representative of the comprehensive approach Global takes to maximizing the value of its real estate holdings through diversification and optimization.
“The historic use of this land is emblematic of 20th century industry. Not only are we cleaning it up, but we have the chance to completely reimagine how this property will be used for the next century,” said Davis President Stephen Davis. “As a strong partnership between two local firms, it is an honor to have the opportunity to invest in Everett’s ongoing renaissance, rolling up our sleeves alongside city, state, and federal officials to dramatically transform a vital part of our own backyard. We look forward to collaborating with the community to unlock the potential of this site and add to Everett’s vibrancy, environmental resiliency, economic vitality, and culture.”
Davis is a vertically integrated real estate investment, development and management firm that leverages five decades of experience, the strength of its leadership team and employees and a diversified portfolio to deliver maximum value for its investors and tenants. Headquartered in Boston and investing across the United States, Davis prides itself on taking a nimble, collaborative approach to delivering best-in-class results from complex opportunities. For further information, visit www.thedaviscompanies.com.