Wow. Look at Cambridge Crossing. It’s a truly transformative project.
This 43-acre site sits where East Cambridge Somerville and Boston meet. Imagine the history here. This wasn’t always a vibrant mixed-use community. It was once a bustling industrial hub. Now it’s a blend of commercial residential and retail spaces. Eleven acres are dedicated to parks and open space.
DivcoWest and their partners acquired this land in 2015. They had a vision. A vision to revitalize a long-neglected area. They worked with city officials community members and various stakeholders. Their goal? To create a thriving neighborhood. A place for the next generation of leaders. They renamed it Cambridge Crossing. A Home for Brave Ideas. It’s a powerful statement.
The transformation was monumental. They created a master plan. It included centralizing retail adding green spaces and even relocating an MBTA stop onto the site. It wasn’t just about buildings. It was about community.
Today Cambridge Crossing boasts over 2.1 million square feet of completed or under-construction space. That includes offices labs residential units and retail areas. Major players like Philips North American Research Center Cerevel Therapeutics Sanofi and Bristol Myers Squibb call Cambridge Crossing home.
The Shed a unique retail building is a central feature. It houses restaurants including a James Beard Award-nominated chef’s establishment. And Lamplighter Brewing Company has a taproom there. The 11 acres of green space are a true highlight. They attract people of all ages fostering community and bringing joy.
At full build-out Cambridge Crossing will be even more impressive. It will have approximately 4.5 million square feet of tech and science space 2100 new residential units plus 100000 square feet of retail. It’s a testament to thoughtful urban planning. A place where innovation and community thrive side-by-side. A place where brave ideas truly take root. A remarkable transformation indeed.