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THE DEVELOPER (Part Four): A proposed ‘Sustainable Food Lab and Health and Wellness Center’ for 343 Main Street didn’t materialize. What happened?

THE DEVELOPER (Part Four): A proposed ‘Sustainable Food Lab and Health and Wellness Center’ for 343 Main Street didn’t materialize. What happened?

Plans for culinary training and a health-and-wellness center were scuttled after the town awarded a $250,000 restoration grant. The town committee that recommended the grant has questions.
Bill Shein Oct 24, 2022
THE DEVELOPER (Part Three): Ian Rasch is relocating his Mahaiwe Block residential tenants. What should other downtown tenants expect?

THE DEVELOPER (Part Three): Ian Rasch is relocating his Mahaiwe Block residential tenants. What should other downtown tenants expect?

Alander Group has offered financial and relocation assistance to the few remaining tenants. What should other downtown tenants expect if their buildings go up for sale?
Bill Shein Oct 21, 2022
THE DEVELOPER (Part Two): Alander’s Ian Rasch champions a ‘mixed-income’ downtown. But who’s likely to rent his upscale apartments?

THE DEVELOPER (Part Two): Alander’s Ian Rasch champions a ‘mixed-income’ downtown. But who’s likely to rent his upscale apartments?

Rasch says his formula for acquisition and redevelopment will help to create a “mixed-income” downtown in Great Barrington. Is he right?
Bill Shein Oct 20, 2022
THE DEVELOPER (Part One): Ian Rasch has plans for Great Barrington. Do they include everyone?

THE DEVELOPER (Part One): Ian Rasch has plans for Great Barrington. Do they include everyone?

As real-estate developer Ian Rasch builds luxury downtown apartments and transforms an Egremont campground, how will his projects impact a region facing a housing crisis and continuing gentrification?
Bill Shein Oct 19, 2022

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