Community Outreach Kicks Off

Begin community outreach to understand project interest and gather input.

ECPT Meeting [4/7]

CRA presentation to the East Cambridge Planning Team regarding Boston Properties' proposal for an alternative site for Eversource's proposed Fulkerson Street substation.

CRA Board Meeting [4/15]

We were pleased to attend the CRA's board meeting and welcome the thoughtful questions and comments we received from board members and the public alike.

CRA Board Meeting 5/20

At the May 20th, 2020 CRA Board meeting, staff presented an outline of MXD zoning changes that will be put forward for consideration to the CRA Board and Cambridge City Council to facilitate the MXD Substation Development project.

CRA Board Meeting 6/17

Draft language for a zoning petition will be presented. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. All are welcome to attend! - Participate virtually via Zoom: <a href='https://bit.ly/2XojraO'>https://bit.ly/2XojraO</a> or join via phone at 1-646-558-8656 - Meeting ID: 821 5113 5300 - Password: 051321

Virtual Open House

Join the CRA, Boston Properties and Eversource in a Virtual Open House to discuss the MXD Substation Development Project!

Zoom Open Office Hours

Representatives from the CRA, Eversource, and Boston Properties answered questions on the MXD Substation Development concept.

CRA Board Meeting 7/15

Draft Kendall Square Urban Renewal Plan (KSURP) language will be presented. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. All are welcome to attend! - Participate virtually via Zoom: https://bit.ly/2ACoAU5 or join via phone at 1-646-558-8656 - Meeting ID: 864 3832 8322 - Password: 895707

East Cambridge Business Association Meeting [8/4]

CRA Board Meeting 8/19

The CRA Board reviewed the Article 14 Zoning petition text for the MXD Substation Development project, and Boston Properties and Pickard Chilton Architects provided an updated design presentation.

Kendall Square Association Meeting (9/2)

Kendall Resident Association Meeting (9/3)

CRA Board Meeting 9/16

Article 14 MXD Zoning Petition and Kendall Square Urban Redevelopment Plan (KSURP) language will be presented. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. All are welcome to attend!

MXD Zoning and KSURP Amendment Submission

MXD Zoning and KSURP Amendment Submission to the City of Cambridge and CRA

City Council Referred the MXD Petition & KSURP to Ordinance Committee

Planning Board Meeting

Planning Board Meeting to discuss the MXD Zoning Petition and KSURP Amendment 11.

Ordinance Committee Meeting

The City of Cambridge Ordinance Committee will discuss the MXD Zoning Petition and the KSURP Amendment 11.

Ordinance Committee Meeting

The City of Cambridge Ordinance Committee will continue their hearing on the MXD Zoning Petition and the KSURP Amendment 11.

City Council Meeting

The Cambridge City Council will discuss the MXD Zoning Petition and the KSURP Amendment 11. For meeting information, click here (https://www.cambridgema.gov/citycalendar/view.aspx?guid=9aceb9a82e6b421a9a8c1b5b45638352)

Ordinance Committee Meeting

The Ordinance Committee will meet to discuss the Community Development Department's financial analysis of the MXD Substation Petition. To join, visit the City's website link below: (www.cambridgema.gov/citycalendar/view.aspx?guid=e0c59f302afb4403a655e5fdc93200c3)

City Council Meeting

The Cambridge City Council will discuss the MXD Zoning Petition and the KSURP Amendment 11. To participate, please visit this link: https://www.cambridgema.gov/citycalendar/view.aspx?guid=fb482b2172854bd689967e6198fbb212

Zoning & KSURP Amendment Approved by City Council

CRA Design Review Committee Meeting

Community Virtual Open House

Click here to register for the event: http://bit.ly/3bTCxwN

MXD Substation Project Open Office Hours

This is designed to be an informal opportunity for the public to provide comments on the MXD Substation plan topics following the Virtual Open House. Click here to register: http://bit.ly/2OZajr8. The topics will be: 12:00 - 12:30PM - Open Space 12:30 - 1:00PM - Sustainability 1:00 - 1:30PM - Urban Design 1:30 - 2:00PM - Transportation

Eversource submission of application to DPU

Eversource submits substation application to the Department of Utilities (DPU)

Second Community Virtual Open House

Joint Planning Board and CRA Board Pre-Hearing

Eversource Prepares Filing for DPU

Eversource prepares substation site and plan filing for the Department of Utilities (DPU)

Submission of IDCP Amendment

Submit IDCP Amendment to the City of Cambridge and CRA.

Submission of development plan to MEPA

Submit development plan to the Massachusetts Environmental Protect Agency (MEPA) for review.

Joint Planning Board and CRA Board Pre-Hearing

Kendall Square Urban Redevelopment Plan MEPA Approval

A certificate of approval issued by the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs regarding the Notice of Project Change for the Kendall Square Urban Redevelopment Plan was received on November 8, 2021

IDCP Amendment II Planning Board Hearing

The Planning Board voted to approve the Infill Development Concept Plan (IDCP) Amendment II.

IDCP Amendment II CRA Board Meeting

The CRA Board voted to approve the Infill Development Concept Plan (IDCP) Amendment II.

121 Broadway, 290 Binney, and 250 Binney Design Review Approval

Demolition of Blue Garage Begins

Foundations of 121 Broadway and 290 Binney Street

Construction of the substation vault begins

Design Review Completed - 290 Binney and 121 Broadway

290 Binney Topping Off

IDCP Amendment 3 - Open House

IDCP Amendment 3 - ECPT Presentation

Center Plaza Design Review Submission

IDCP Amendment #3 Process Begins

Permitting for Phase 4A Alternative

Construction of substation fitout by Utility

Estimated Occupancy - 290 Binney

Estimated Completion of Vault Structure - Eversource Vault