UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION

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Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the

Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on May 03, 2017

	FEDERAL REALTY INVESTMENT TRUST

Meeting Information
Meeting Type: Annual Meeting
For holders as of: March 14, 2017
Date: May 03, 2017        Time: 10:00 AM EDT
Location:	AMP by Strathmore 11810 Grand Park Avenue North Bethesda, MD
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	Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: 1. Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders & Proxy Statement         2. Annual Report/Form 10-K Wrap How to View Online: Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com. How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy: If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request:
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	Voting items
	The Board of Trustees recommends you vote FOR the following proposal(s):	The Board of Trustees recommends you vote 1 YEAR on the following proposal:
	1.      Election of Trustees	4       To hold an advisory vote on the frequency of holding future votes on the compensation of our named executive officers.
	Nominees
	1A    Jon E. Bortz
	1B    David W. Faeder
	1C    Elizabeth I. Holland
	1D    Gail P. Steinel
	1E    Warren M. Thompson
	1F    Joseph S. Vassalluzzo
	1G    Donald C. Wood
	The Board of Trustees recommends you vote FOR the following proposal(s):
	2       To ratify the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017.
	3       To hold an advisory vote approving the compensation of our named executive officers.

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NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.

        Voting  Instructions        

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