MIT's Kendall Square Initiative
On April 8, 2013, the City of Cambridge approved MIT’s petition to transform 26 acres of Institute-owned property in the Kendall Square/East Campus area in order to bring new vibrancy to the Kendall Square Innovation District. The new zoning preserves existing academic development potential and enables the creation of new housing, retail, lab and commercial space, as well as more engaging open space and wayfinding. Below you will find news stories describing the evolving proposal since May 2010 with links to MIT’s public presentations, and an array of related news articles. The full text of the new zoning language and MIT’s letter of commitment are also available for download.
Coverage by MIT News
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New Access MIT program offers free public transit to MIT employees
Plan gives commuters flexibility to choose, day-to-day, how they get to campus.
June 14, 2016 -
A new era set to begin in Kendall Square
New buildings, open space, and restaurants, plus research and commercial space, to bring all-day activity to the innovation hub.
May 17, 2016 -
Good medicine
Varesh Prasad, an MIT graduate student in health sciences and technology, is creating a multidisciplinary future in health care.
April 26, 2016 -
Letter to Congress outlines role of MIT endowment
MIT President L. Rafael Reif responds to Congressional request for information.
April 4, 2016 -
KSA meeting focuses on past, future innovation collaborations
Speakers discuss how industry and academic partnerships are transforming MIT’s neighborhood.
March 23, 2016 -
MIT Professional Education advances innovation through new certificate program
New offering to improve innovative practices of managers, entrepreneurs, and professionals worldwide.
March 7, 2016 -
MIT presents updated Kendall Square Initiative plan to City of Cambridge
Cambridge Planning Board delves into the Kendall Square plan’s details and expresses enthusiasm; process will continue.
January 7, 2016 -
Neighborhood of innovation
HUBweek events showcase the scientific and technological advances at MIT and around Kendall Square.
October 9, 2015 -
MIT presents Kendall Square Initiative plan to Cambridge Planning Board
Board votes unanimously to allow MIT proposal to advance to next stage.
September 9, 2015 -
MIT takes next step in advancing Kendall Square Initiative
Institute files application for Cambridge Planning Board review.
July 28, 2015
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Learn more
About the approved proposal
- Zoning language (PDF)
- MIT’s letter of commitment (PDF)
About innovation in Kendall Square:
About the Cambridge Zoning Process:
- City of Cambridge Zoning and Development Overview
- City of Cambridge Kendall Square/Central Square Urban Planning Process
Feel free to be in touch with us about MIT's Kendall Square Initiative at kendallsquare@mit.edu