Arrested Development

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Impatient onlookers to Downtown Crossing's redevelopment should be happy to hear that the Filene's project will resume shortly. Advertising agency Arnold Worldwide has signed a lease that allows the original building to continue construction, which includes 135,000 square feet of planned retail space. Will the DTX future finally include stores other than generic chains? [Boston.com]