Development Archives - Page 3 of 5 - Cambridge

Healthpeak gets first approvals for 42 acres, but hears calls to speed up building a bridge to Alewife

by Marc Levy May 3, 2026

With 42 acres of a new neighborhood expected to be developed over what may be decades, Planning Board were keen to hear about a bridge over train tracks.

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A developer’s ‘monolith’ and giant parking garage concept took an advisory group by surprise

by Marc Levy May 1, 2026

“Admittedly, it’s probably too much parking,” a development company representative said. Another company proposed a large grass field instead.

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Alternative Davis Square apartment designs are online from Copper Mill

by Marc Levy April 28, 2026

The original design for the 500 units was a 26-story tower that found significant opposition in the community even among housing advocates.

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Copper Mill now says its alternative tower designs will be available Tuesday

by Marc Levy April 27, 2026

There will be four options for a building at varying heights, reflecting controversy over the original 502-unit, 26-story version in a design many disliked.

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Company gets pushback in proposing to build Union Square homes instead of expected lab space

by Marc Levy April 21, 2026

Up to 200 new homes with a park, library branch and other community benefits for Union Square made for a sweet pitch, but not all were convinced.

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Cambridge Redevelopment Authority makes real estate moves in North and East Cambridge

by Marc Levy April 17, 2026

The most prominent builder in North Cambridge may now be the quasi-governmental agency the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority. Its board voted Thursday to put up six stories of mixed-income housing at...

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Developers are putting backyard cottages ‘on steroids’ to turn them into triple-deckers, former officials say

by Marc Levy April 16, 2026

Developers are abusing the ability to create “backyard cottages” in Somerville, bringing crammed-in but unaffordable condos.

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Somervillians can see proposals for 90 Washington St. on Friday and give opinions on them April 22

by Marc Levy April 13, 2026

Redevelopment plans for a 4-acre Cobble Hill site owned by the city will be viewed and talked about at meeting held online April 22.

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Approval to tear down an Ellery Street home followed the process correctly, commissioners say

by Marc Levy April 10, 2026

An early 1900s home assessed as being in “excellent condition” continues on a path to demolition after a neighbors’ appeal was rejected.

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Affordable housing and space for Public Works are priorities at six Cambridge-owned properties

by Jacob Schles April 7, 2026

Affordable housing and room for a squeezed Department of Public Works was top of mind at a Monday roundtable in Cambridge.