Two stalled lab developments stand over reimagining of Somerville’s Davis Square
Pedestrianization, accessibility and the uncertain future posed by lab developments were some of the flashpoints of discussion as city planners introduced Davis Square residents to an updated commercial area plan.
Compromise zoning for Somernova expansion would rein in size but still lose some ‘fab’ district
In a compromise to address a proposed a $3.3 billion redevelopment and expansion at the Somernova tech and business campus, Somerville’s mayor said she is considering adding an “innovation” category to commercial zoning.
Clarendon Hill project celebrates $2.4M funding secured by U.S. Rep. Pressley for housing revival
A visit Thursday by Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley highlighted progress on the Clarendon Hill Redevelopment Project, which will upgrade 216 affordable homes and add 80 moderate-income units and 295 market-rate units.
Possibility of housing seen for Somernova plan, while proposed parking amount becomes ‘TBD’
Early public comment suggests an uphill battle for a $3.3 billion project at the Somernova business complex, though the group behind the proposal is adding sweeteners such as more investment in the community and the potential for housing,
Fight over vital power project is turning nastier with Eversource, MIT and city filings to board
Cambridge and Eversource have rejected a compromise offered by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology on underground cable routes through the MIT campus for the utility’s huge transmission project in Cambridge, Somerville and Boston.
Jefferson Park housing is split into two projects, adding complexity even as overall costs get lower
The huge project to replace and expand the Jefferson Park public housing development will be split in two, the Cambridge Housing Authority has decided.
Affordability, steep lots and cohabitation changes could bolster housing construction in Somerville
Three changes to housing in Somerville were passed by the City Council last month, including two that could add to the number of available homes.
Somerville is ‘taking a pause’ on Homans site, looking to study and Winter Hill school team
Gilman Square residents say development in the area has been in discussion since at least 2014 when a “Gilman Square Station Area Plan” was released.
Pressure builds on MIT to allow Eversource work that will address area’s growing power demands
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology was asked Tuesday by a City Council committee vote to withdraw its opposition to Eversource’s preferred route for new transmission lines through its campus – an unusual attempt to pressure the school.
Affordable housing, public spaces are priorities for yearslong development of Central Square lots
In studying the future of city-owned lots and properties in and around Central Square, four have uses already set as affordable housing and open space, while 10 – five buildings and five empty lots – need more discussion.
