Despite improving economic factors, the cost of borrowing money continues to weigh on the industry.

Many developers are holding off on beginning lab and R&;D construction until projects are fully leased.

But there's still no agreement on restricting automation.

The site spans 260,273 square feet.

The site will feature six buildings.

Blackstone owned the largest deal.

Mixed-use Bristol Street development is the largest investment in city's history.

It's complicated, sobering, and probably isn't going to change for the better over time.