Longwood Medical and Academic Area

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Forge New Collaboration to Advance Future of Adult Cancer Care; Announce Plans to Build Region’s Only Free-Standing Cancer Hospital

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (Dana-Farber) and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) today announced plans for a comprehensive new collaboration designed to advance the future of cancer care and build the region’s only independent, free-standing inpatient hospital for adult cancer patients.

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  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (Dana-Farber) and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) today announced plans for a comprehensive new collaboration designed to advance the future of cancer care and build the region’s only independent, free-standing inpatient hospital for adult cancer patients.
  • Building on both Dana-Farber’s and BIDMC’s legacies of excellence in providing compassionate, world-class patient care and innovative research, the collaboration focuses exclusively on cancer care.
  • While each organization will remain fully independent – including executive leadership, boards of trustees and philanthropy – the Dana-Farber Beth Israel Deaconess Cancer Collaboration leverages the expertise of both institutions.
  • The proposed state-of-the-art inpatient cancer hospital will operate under the license of Dana-Farber and provide adult medical oncology care.

Skanska builds new residence and campus center for University in Boston, USA, for USD 311M, about SEK 3.2 billion

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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The contract is worth USD 311M, about SEK 3.2 billion, which will be included in the US order bookings for the second quarter 2023.

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  • The contract is worth USD 311M, about SEK 3.2 billion, which will be included in the US order bookings for the second quarter 2023.
  • This project is the final phase of 'One Simmons', which consolidates all of the University facilities onto one campus.
  • Work will begin on the Living and Learning Center in May 2023 and is slated for completion in September 2026.
  • After Simmons takes occupancy of their new Living and Learning Center, Skanska will begin development for Longwood Place.

Skanska secures zoning rights for 158,000 sqm in Boston's Longwood Medical Area, Boston, USA, for USD 344M, about SEK 3.7 billion

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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STOCKHOLM, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Skanska has closed on a land investment with Simmons University and secured the development rights for a 158k sqm development, Longwood Place, in the Longwood Medical Area.

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  • STOCKHOLM, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Skanska has closed on a land investment with Simmons University and secured the development rights for a 158k sqm development, Longwood Place, in the Longwood Medical Area.
  • The initial investment is USD 344M, about SEK 3.7 billion.
  • Payment for the land acquisition will be made successively up to 2026, by Skanska building and financing the Living and Learning Center for the client.
  • The Longwood Medical Area (LMA) is a renowned hub of world-class hospitals, research institutions, and academic centers, offering cutting-edge medical advancements and collaborative healthcare expertise.

Berkeley Investments Moves Forward to Build New Innovation Cluster in Boston

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Monday, March 20, 2023
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The expanding Harvard presence in Allston is establishing a new cluster for innovation and research in Greater Boston and reinforcing the strong development link between two existing world-renowned medical research and life science clusters: the Longwood Medical Area (LMA) in Boston and the MIT/Kendall Square powerhouse in Cambridge.

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  • The expanding Harvard presence in Allston is establishing a new cluster for innovation and research in Greater Boston and reinforcing the strong development link between two existing world-renowned medical research and life science clusters: the Longwood Medical Area (LMA) in Boston and the MIT/Kendall Square powerhouse in Cambridge.
  • The two main commercial buildings will include 720,000 square feet of lab, R&D, and office space with exceptional branding opportunities along I-90 in one of the fastest-growing innovation districts in the Northeast.
  • Among the many sustainability features, the Project includes LEED Gold-certified buildings and a 100 percent electrical residential building, resulting in a 90 percent reduction in fossil fuel use.
  • Berkeley intends to break ground on 176 Lincoln in 2024 with a completion date in 2028.

Boston’s Longwood Collective New Report Documents Success Promoting Transit Use, Non-Car Travel Options

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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Boston's Longwood Collective operates a fleet of 37 LMA Shuttle buses serving the internationally renowned Longwood Medical and Academic Area (LMA). Promotion by the Longwood Collective and its members of mass transit, carpooling, biking, and walking have achieved a major "mode shift" decrease in people using single-occupancy vehicles to get to and from the LMA--even as employment and patient visits in the district have soared since 2000. (Photo: The Longwood Collective)

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220914005216/en/
    Boston's Longwood Collective operates a fleet of 37 LMA Shuttle buses serving the internationally renowned Longwood Medical and Academic Area (LMA).
  • Representing a 213-acre innovation and economic hub, altogether Longwood institutions employ 68,000 workers, educate 27,000 students, and drive $30 billion in annual economic activity .
  • With its many world-leading hospitals, Longwood also needs 24/7 transit services for the thousands of workers.
  • Founded in 1972, the Longwood Collective was formerly known as MASCO.

1550 on the Charles, a Serene Riverside Community, Now Leasing for Summer Move-ins

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022
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BOSTON, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 1550 on the Charles, a new six-story, 210-unit apartment community along the Charles River in Boston, is now leasing for summer move-ins and is offering one month free rent.

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  • BOSTON, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 1550 on the Charles, a new six-story, 210-unit apartment community along the Charles River in Boston, is now leasing for summer move-ins and is offering one month free rent.
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    "1550 on the Charles is located in a serene neighborhood along the Charles River," Shannon Myrick, Regional Property Manager, said.
  • 1550 on the Charles offers studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans with smart locks and thermostats, stainless steel appliances and two-tone cabinets that give the apartment homes a modern, contextual feel to complement the riverside location.
  • 1550 on the Charles is close to Harvard, MIT, Tufts, Boston University, Boston College and Longwood Medical Area.

Suffolk Project 401 Park Wins Preservation Award

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Thursday, June 23, 2022
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Suffolk , one of the countrys most innovative and successful builders and real estate enterprises, had its 401 Park project, otherwise known as the Landmark Center-Sears Roebuck building, recognized by the Boston Preservation Alliance as a 2022 Preservation Achievement Award Winner.

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  • Suffolk , one of the countrys most innovative and successful builders and real estate enterprises, had its 401 Park project, otherwise known as the Landmark Center-Sears Roebuck building, recognized by the Boston Preservation Alliance as a 2022 Preservation Achievement Award Winner.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220623005184/en/
    Suffolk project 401 Park was selected as a Boston Preservation Alliance 2022 Preservation Achievement Award Winner.
  • Suffolk has an impressive portfolio of historic landmark preservation successes, and the 401 Park project marks the companys third consecutive year being awarded a Boston Preservation Achievement Award.
  • For more information about the history of the 401 Park Street building and Suffolks 2022 Boston Preservation Alliance Preservation Achievement Award selection, please visit the Landmark-Center Sears Roebuck page published by the Boston Preservation Alliance.

Wentworth Selects Partner for Transformative P3 Project on Sweeney Field

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Monday, May 16, 2022
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Wentworth Institute of Technology today announced it has selected Huntington Development Group (HDG) to develop a mixed-use life sciences project at 500 Huntington Avenue.

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  • Wentworth Institute of Technology today announced it has selected Huntington Development Group (HDG) to develop a mixed-use life sciences project at 500 Huntington Avenue.
  • This project will play a key role in securing the universitys future as a cutting-edge, hands-on center for educational opportunity, and we are thrilled to partner with Huntington Development Group to make it happen, said Wentworth President Mark A. Thompson.
  • Plans call for an approximately 640,000 sq.-ft. mixed-use life sciences facility with retail and restaurant space.
  • The project will also feature publicly accessible open space for the community and Wentworth students, faculty and staff.

Joslin Diabetes Center Collaborates with Cecelia Health to Improve Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) Adoption Among Older Adults with Diabetes

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022
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NEW YORK, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cecelia Health and Joslin Diabetes Center today announced a collaborative program to address and overcome barriers to the initiation and use of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) in older adults with diabetes on complex insulin regimens. The study, building on Joslin Diabetes Center's previous work with this patient population, is funded by a grant from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust.

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  • One of the tools shown to improve glycemic control and reduce risk of hypoglycemia when used appropriately is real-time CGM.
  • This project is a collaboration between the Joslin Diabetes Center teams in Boston, Massachusetts and Syracuse, New York, and Cecelia Health's national remote care team.
  • "This is a tremendous opportunity to partner with Joslin Diabetes Center to support this vulnerable population of older adults on complex diabetes regimens and (potentially) establish a new standard in remote diabetes care.
  • The Joslin Diabetes Center affiliate at SUNY Upstate Medical University, located in Syracuse NY, provides Central NYS communities excellence in patient care, education and research in diabetes.

Lightpath Announces Major Expansion to Fiber Network in Boston Region

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021
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Additionally, Lightpath is adding more network density in Boston to reach the Longwood Medical area, home to numerous hospitals, schools, and research facilities.

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  • Additionally, Lightpath is adding more network density in Boston to reach the Longwood Medical area, home to numerous hospitals, schools, and research facilities.
  • "The extensions in Boston, Bedford, Burlington, and Waltham increase Lightpath network addressability to over 1,200 new target organizations in the region."
  • Customers also have access to 75+ on-net data centers on the Lightpath network, seven cable landing stations, and all major cloud providers.
  • "This second major expansion in the Boston market solidifies Lightpath's commitment in the region.