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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3 Questions: David Friedrich on graduate student housing and financial support
Senior associate dean for housing discusses efforts to support Eastgate residents, vision for interconnected housing, and financial support strategy.
February 27, 2020 -
New project advances commitment to expanding graduate housing
West Campus location identified for new residence.
December 19, 2019 -
“From Controversy to Cure” documentary chronicles the biotech boom in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Film looks at how Kendall Square became a beacon for industries working on treatments for diseases like cancer, Alzheimer’s, and diabetes.
November 20, 2019 -
HubWeek 2019 celebrates five years of connecting MIT, Boston, and the world
Greater Boston’s annual festival of ideas finds new avenues for celebrating and connecting innovators.
September 27, 2019 -
The Engine expands, responding to rapid growth of “tough tech”
New location will support growing innovation ecosystem; serve as hub for the region.
August 27, 2019 -
3 Questions: New investment in the Osborn Triangle
Executive Vice President and Treasurer Israel Ruiz explains the latest step in MIT’s effort to enhance Kendall Square.
May 17, 2019 -
NEET welcomes Boeing sponsorship
Collaboration will help MIT students become leaders in autonomous machines.
April 23, 2019 -
KSA meeting explores collaboration in 2019
The keynote speaker of the Kendall Square Association’s annual meeting discussed technology’s effects on collaboration and power.
April 4, 2019 -
First step on Volpe parcel planned for 2019
Building and landscape designs for new federal building are now complete.
February 5, 2019 -
MIT and HUBweek showcase ideas and innovators making the future
Institute throws open its doors for the Greater Boston area’s fourth annual celebration of innovation.
October 1, 2018
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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