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Building at 40 Thorndike and its tower of empty office space sells for $1 and assumption of $232M debt

by Marc Levy July 11, 2026

The building opened its doors Oct. 8, 2024, and filled the 48 affordable residential units at its base – but never the 420,000 square feet of office and retail space.

DEVELOPMENT

Tearing down a three-home triple-decker for three bigger homes is rejected on Roberts Road

by Marc Levy July 6, 2026

The commission is supposed to take into account the goals expressed by the City Council in zoning changes. “Notably,” staff has said, “the need for more housing.”

NEWS

Cambridge meetings, July 6-13: On guard against multifamily zoning mischief

by Marc Levy July 5, 2026

Take part in meetings on shuttle buses replacing the red line for 10 days, landmarking Lexington Avenue, ground-floor businesses and more.

NEWS

Somerville meetings, July 6-13: Voting a budget didn’t resolve the police body-camera issue

by Marc Levy July 5, 2026

Take part in meetings on combining two public schools, remaking 90 Washington St., filling Arts Council leadership and the Armory arts building, whether police will get cameras, and more.

DEVELOPMENT

Amid opposition to a project with 100 affordable homes for families, even a new park draws fire

by Marc Levy July 1, 2026

Along with 100 affordable homes in a pair of buildings, there could be a new park, community room and retail center to replace two underused parking lots.

NEWS

Cambridge meetings, June 29-July 6: Apartments instead of parking lots near Porter

by Marc Levy June 28, 2026

Take part in meetings on expanding a preschool program, a serene new tea shop and other licensing issues, affordable homes near Porter and more.

OPINION

Planners don’t know what you know, but you can tell them

by Nicholas Marchuk June 28, 2026

We suffer street-level problems quietly, knowing it’s out of our control. But what if, when we had problems such as a half-mile of missing bike lane, we let planners know?

BUSINESS

Deregulation, faster permitting, being more fun: Cambridge hears how it can help Kendall Square and itself

by Catalina Mena June 21, 2026

After almost a decade of letting a strong Kendall Square “kind of run itself,” there’s a troubled environment and calls for collaboration with Cambridge City Hall.

NEWS

Cambridge meetings, June 22-29: Drinking and driving (and parking)

by Marc Levy June 21, 2026

Take part in meetings on drinking, ticketing drivers and parking permits; e-bike and scooter safety; expanding the preschool program; and more.

DEVELOPMENT

Six-story condo building wins muted approval for an odd lot in East Cambridge beset by changing laws

by Marc Levy June 16, 2026

Laws for the land that once held a Dunkin’ Donuts have change twice since the project was permitted in 2023 – and since construction began.