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Spring 2020

Community Outreach Kicks Off

Begin community outreach to understand project interest and gather input.

Apr, 07, 2020

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.

ECPT Presentation

ECPT Meeting Q&A Notes

Apr, 15, 2020

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 Presentation

May, 20, 2020

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.

MXD Zoning Summary

Jun, 17, 2020

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

Jun, 25, 2020

Virtual Open House

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

Jul, 01, 2020

Zoom Open Office Hours

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

Jul, 15, 2020

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

Aug, 04, 2020

East Cambridge Business Association Meeting [8/4]

Aug, 19, 2020

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.

Sep, 02, 2020

Kendall Square Association Meeting (9/2)

Sep, 03, 2020

Kendall Resident Association Meeting (9/3)

Sep, 16, 2020

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!

Early Fall 2020

MXD Zoning and KSURP Amendment Submission

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

Sep, 21, 2020

City Council Referred the MXD Petition & KSURP to Ordinance Committee

Nov, 17, 2020

Planning Board Meeting

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

Nov, 19, 2020

Ordinance Committee Meeting

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

Jan, 05, 2021

Ordinance Committee Meeting

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

Jan, 11, 2021

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)

Jan, 27, 2021

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)

Feb, 01, 2021

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

Feb, 03, 2021

Zoning & KSURP Amendment Approved by City Council

Mar, 30, 2021

CRA Design Review Committee Meeting

Mar, 31, 2021

Community Virtual Open House

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

Apr, 01, 2021

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

Spring 2021

Eversource submission of application to DPU

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

May, 13, 2021

Second Community Virtual Open House

May, 18, 2021

Joint Planning Board and CRA Board Pre-Hearing

Late Spring 2021

Eversource Prepares Filing for DPU

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

Late Spring 2021

Submission of IDCP Amendment

Submit IDCP Amendment to the City of Cambridge and CRA.

Late Spring 2021

Submission of development plan to MEPA

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

Sep, 28, 2021

Joint Planning Board and CRA Board Pre-Hearing

Nov, 08, 2021

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

Dec, 14, 2021

IDCP Amendment II Planning Board Hearing

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

Dec, 15, 2021

IDCP Amendment II CRA Board Meeting

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

April 2022

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

Jan, 02, 2023

Demolition of Blue Garage Begins

2023 - 2027

Foundations of 121 Broadway and 290 Binney Street

2023-2026

Construction of the substation vault begins

Dec, 01, 2023

Design Review Completed - 290 Binney and 121 Broadway

Sep, 01, 2024

290 Binney Topping Off

Oct, 09, 2024

IDCP Amendment 3 - Open House

Oct, 23, 2024

IDCP Amendment 3 - ECPT Presentation

November 2024

Center Plaza Design Review Submission

MXD Center Plaza_Yellow Book_20241112.pdf

Nov, 01, 2024

IDCP Amendment #3 Process Begins

Permitting for Phase 4A Alternative

2025-2028

Construction of substation fitout by Utility

Spring 2026

Estimated Occupancy - 290 Binney

Spring 2027

Estimated Completion of Vault Structure - Eversource Vault

Spring 2027

Estimated Occupancy - 121 Broadway