As our innovation ecosystem grows, so does our community. This year Cambridge Crossing (CX) celebrated its fifth anniversary. After several summers of CX Summer Nights, scores of meals and drinks at new restaurants, and now, with its fifth life science building underway, it's hard to imagine life without CX. Kendall's vibrancy is made possible by our devoted developer community – take a look at the new big project underway in Cambridge Crossing.
Also in this issue: your Kendall gift guide, government relations update, how to support the local economy, Canal District's Winter Market, and more.
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The Big Story
Topping Off 441 Morgan Avenue
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DivcoWest, alongside partners John Moriarty & Associates celebrated a major milestone at the topping off of 441 Morgan Avenue, a state-of-the-art 375,000 SF, 10-story life science building.
“We are thrilled to officially top off 441 Morgan Avenue, CX’s 5th lab-ready building thoughtfully-designed to meet the demands of leading life science companies and a place where innovation will thrive.” said Mark Roopenian, Managing Director of DivcoWest. “We are incredibly grateful for the hard work of the men and women of the labor union teams, and our partners Jacobs, JMA and Ennead, who are making our vision a reality and have helped us to reach this significant milestone. The completion of another life science building at CX will allow us to further our commitment to provide state-of-the-art workplaces that accelerate scientific breakthroughs and change how we all live.”
The building is situated in a thriving new neighborhood with superior connectivity including immediate access to two MBTA lines, the Lechmere green line and the Community College orange line. Current tenants within the CX innovation hub include Bristol Myers Squibb, Philips, Sanofi, and Cerevel Therapeutics. Read more here.
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Giving Tuesday
KSQ Challenge Reflections
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On this Giving Tuesday, we are reflecting on the ways we connect and support the Cambridge community – and beyond. Last June, 45 teams of 400+ Kendall professionals came together to reconnect with each other, Kendall Square, and the community– and today is a great opportunity to support them again.
Science Club for Girls
MBK Cambridge
Loop Lab
Tutoring Plus
Y2Y Harvard Square
Next week we'll be announcing the date for our 2023 Kendall Square Challenge and other KSA programming – and we can't wait to see you next year!
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Explore Kendall
Kendall Gifting
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MIT Museum Toys, Games, and Decor
Kendall's newest attraction sells mind-bending toys and cultural curiosities for your favorite workmate or budding engineer. Check out their collection here.
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Mamaleh's Hanukkah Merch
Mamaleh's has the ultimate selection of useful and fun Jewish gifts to celebrate the season! With apparel for everyone you know and unique games, you'll be well prepared for December 18th and beyond.
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Shy Bird Swag
There's nothing shy about Shy Bird style. From their softest-ever hoodies and limited edition crocs to Jimmy Fallon and Jennifer Lopez's book, Con Pollo they mean business this holiday season.
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Kendall Flower Shop's Winter Blooms
Add pops of color to the desks and homes of colleagues and loved one with a bouquet or plant from Kendall Flower Shop.
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Heard in Kendall
“Vicinity’s electrification plans will help contribute to the decarbonization of Cambridge and Boston without building-level changes.”
– Beth O'Neill Maloney, Executive Director, Kendall Square Association at Vicinity Energy's deconstruction of the steam turbine at the Kendall Green Energy Cogeneration Facility this month. Read more about the project here.
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Credit: Meredith Fedorovsky
Researchers at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard have now developed adeno-associated viruses (AAVs) that cross the blood-brain barrier in primates. The team showed, in a study published in Med, that their AAVs are more than three times better at delivering their cargo into the primate brain than the current leading AAV delivery vehicle, AAV9. Read more here.
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(Re)Open for Business: An interactive discussion on supporting the local economy in Kendall Square
Join us Tuesday, December 6th at 2:00 PM via Zoom for our Future of how we Work discussion featuring Christina Abele (Senior Workplace Experience Director, IDEO) and Nicole Liu (Founder, VESTER) and will be moderated by Jesse Baerkahn, KSA Board Member and President/Founder of Graffito SP. RSVP here.
Restaurant and retail businesses are integral to creating a vibrant Kendall Square. How can Kendall companies support the local restaurant and retail community? How can the restaurant and retail community meet the needs of Kendall companies? This month’s conversation will focus on our interconnectedness, and highlight perspectives on supporting the Kendall Square economy.
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Planning your holiday office party? Visit our website for a list of Kendall restaurants to host or cater this year's celebration.
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Government Relations Update
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING: Highlights from Cambridge City Council Meeting (11/21)
- City Councillors heard public comments from supporters and opponents of the Affordable Housing Overlay amendment, and ultimately decided to send the amendment to two committees for further hearing and report: 1) Housing Committee, and 2) Neighborhood & Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts & Celebration Committee.
- Meeting minutes can be found on the City of Cambridge's website.
BUEDO: Highlights from the Cambridge Economic Development & University Relations Committee Meeting (11/22)
- In a public hearing to address the environmental and economic impact of BEUDO on residential, business and academic properties/communities, Eversource presented on the technical challenges to achieving net zero in Cambridge by 2035.
- MIT, Harvard, and the KSA, among others, provided public comments on the importance of collaborating with the City through amendments to BEUDO that are based on a full understanding of the technical economic and scientific challenges.
- Meeting resources can be found on the City of Cambridge's website.
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Happenings
CULTURE, LEARNING
Graduate Student Talk: Irene Zhang
Wednesday, November 30
5:30 - 6:00 pm
Host: MIT List Visual Arts Center
NETWORKING
Venture Cafe's CONNECTION COLLIDER!
Thursday, December 1
4:30 - 7:30 pm
Host: Venture Cafe
CULTURE, NETWORKING
Kendall Orientation
Friday, December 2
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Host: Kendall Square Association
CULTURE, SHOPPING
Canal District Kendall Winter Market
Saturday, December 3 - Sunday, December 4
11:00 - 4:00 pm
Host: Termeer Square
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In the News
— Boston Globe
— Bisnow
— WBUR
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Photo credit: BioMed Realty
Skate Kendall is back! Another season of ice skating and events kicks on this Saturday with Canal District Kendall's Winter Market. Winter Market attendees will enjoy live music, participate in crafts for all ages guided by Albertine Press, holiday shop with 24 local vendors, and enjoy seasonal delights including a festival of holiday trees and ice sculptures. Plan your visit here.
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