Kendall Square: MXD Substation Development Plan
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Construction of the substation vault begins
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Construction of 121 Broadway and 290 Binney Street
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Demolition of Blue Garage Begins
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121 Broadway, 290 Binney, and 250 Binney Design Review Approval
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IDCP Amendment II CRA Board Meeting
The CRA Board voted to approve the Infill Development Concept Plan (IDCP) Amendment II.
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IDCP Amendment II Planning Board Hearing
The Planning Board voted to approve the Infill Development Concept Plan (IDCP) Amendment II.
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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
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Joint Planning Board and CRA Board Pre-Hearing
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Submission of development plan to MEPA
Submit development plan to the Massachusetts Environmental Protect Agency (MEPA) for review.
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Eversource Prepares Filing for DPU
Eversource prepares substation site and plan filing for the Department of Utilities (DPU)
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Submission of IDCP Amendment
Submit IDCP Amendment to the City of Cambridge and CRA.
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Joint Planning Board and CRA Board Pre-Hearing
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Second Community Virtual Open House
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Eversource submission of application to DPU
Eversource submits substation application to the Department of Utilities (DPU)
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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
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Community Virtual Open House
Click here to register for the event: http://bit.ly/3bTCxwN
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CRA Design Review Committee Meeting
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Zoning & KSURP Amendment Approved by City Council
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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
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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)
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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)
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Ordinance Committee Meeting
The City of Cambridge Ordinance Committee will continue their hearing on the MXD Zoning Petition and the KSURP Amendment 11.
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Ordinance Committee Meeting
The City of Cambridge Ordinance Committee will discuss the MXD Zoning Petition and the KSURP Amendment 11.
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Planning Board Meeting
Planning Board Meeting to discuss the MXD Zoning Petition and KSURP Amendment 11.
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City Council Referred the MXD Petition & KSURP to Ordinance Committee
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MXD Zoning and KSURP Amendment Submission
MXD Zoning and KSURP Amendment Submission to the City of Cambridge and CRA
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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!
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Kendall Resident Association Meeting (9/3)
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Kendall Square Association Meeting (9/2)
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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.
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East Cambridge Business Association Meeting [8/4]
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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
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Zoom Open Office Hours
Representatives from the CRA, Eversource, and Boston Properties answered questions on the MXD Substation Development concept.
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Virtual Open House
Join the CRA, Boston Properties and Eversource in a Virtual Open House to discuss the MXD Substation Development Project!
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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: https://bit.ly/2XojraO or join via phone at 1-646-558-8656 - Meeting ID: 821 5113 5300 - Password: 051321
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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
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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
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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
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Community Outreach Kicks Off
Begin community outreach to understand project interest and gather input.