The responses below are from 16 Cambridge City Council candidates, to a questionnaire circulated by the KSA to all 19 candidates in the summer of 2021. Burhan Azeem: “Superinclusinary near...
The responses below are from 16 Cambridge City Council candidates, to a questionnaire circulated by the KSA to all 19 candidates in the summer of 2021. Burhan Azeem: “As an...
What’s better than the comfort of warm soup or shaking up your routine on a rainy afternoon? Lucky for you, Kendall has all of those things! From switching up your meeting space to...
As the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard ramps up its efforts to increase the number of students, especially those from underrepresented populations, entering and succeeding in STEM careers, the...
Last year, Google announced its Third Decade of Climate Action and amongst several commitments, shared a goal to help 1 billion people make new sustainable choices through its core products by 2022. On...
With Halloween right around the corner, it’s a good time to discover the best sweet treats around Kendall Square. Whether you’re attending a costume party or celebrating at home, be...
Here at the KSA, we’re on a journey to understand how best to identify solutions to Kendall’s Greatest Challenges by connecting with our City leaders and the broader Cambridge community....
Here at the KSA, we’re on a journey to understand how best to identify solutions to Kendall’s Greatest Challenges by connecting with our City leaders and the broader Cambridge community....
“Housing policy is climate policy. This means reforming out-of-touch policies so that green, smart housing can be built. Building dense housing in Cambridge means less sprawling, carbon-intensive suburban development, fewer...
Here at the KSA, we’re on a journey to understand how best to identify solutions to Kendall’s Greatest Challenges by connecting with our City leaders and the broader Cambridge community....
Here at the KSA, we’re on a journey to understand how best to identify solutions to Kendall’s Greatest Challenges by connecting with our City leaders and the broader Cambridge community....
The responses below are from 16 Cambridge City Council candidates, to a questionnaire circulated by the KSA to all 19 candidates in the summer of 2021. “Cambridge should be a...
The responses below are from 16 Cambridge City Council candidates, to a questionnaire circulated by the KSA to all 19 candidates in the summer of 2021. “Cambridge is dividing into...
In Kendall Square, public art reflects and inspires the creative community that gathers here to solve problems every day. This week, take a stroll through the creative treasures and iconic...
“Too often, the needs of the environment are pitted against other top priorities, like affordable housing or workforce debuilt. Building dense housing in Cambridge means less sprawling, carbon-intensive suburban development,...
With more and more employees returning to Kendall this month, now is the perfect time to make plans with peers and celebrate the comforts of the season. Some fun and...
The responses below are from 15 Cambridge City Council candidates, to a questionnaire circulated by the KSA to all 19 candidates in the summer of 2021. Burhan Azeem: “Kendall Square...
Man’s best friend became even more beloved in the last year and a half. Dogs were home office mainstays and welcome additions to Zoom meetings during the pandemic. And it’s no coincidence...
Although 2022 may have gotten off to a slow start thanks to the Omicron variant, we are incredibly hopeful that this latest surge is short-lived. In the meantime, there is...
Kendall Square is home to some of the world’s most innovative life sciences, tech and biotech companies — but while these industries are responsible for producing change-the-world research and technology,...
Over the weekend, MIT and Harvard students (pictured above) gathered for a demonstration in Cambridge. They join communities around the world protesting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Organizations here in Kendall are speaking out and...
After a decade in the post, L. Rafael Reif has announced he will be stepping down from his role as MIT president at the end of 2022. His leadership and vision...
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner — don’t forget to make plans! Kendall Square offers many ways to woo your boo, from a gorgeous bouquet @KendallFlowerShop to heart-shaped treats...
It should come as no surprise that while Kendall was (and continues to be) at the forefront of vaccine creation, it was (and continues to be) leading the way in...
After 4 years as a board member and 4.5 years as president, I’m leaving the Kendall Square Association. Here’s the letter I shared with the Kendall community: I’m reaching out...
We’re almost through January, but Kendall Square is a great place to reinvigorate your goals for 2022. Whether you’re opting to steer clear of meat or alcohol for the month,...
Michael Dawson’s career in STEM started with a tap on the shoulder. Growing up in Florida, he remembers a guidance counselor at his high school pulled him aside and said...
Last week we reflected on the various and creative ways coworkers were planning holiday celebrations this year. But what happens when that company-sponsored cocktail or dinner party ends and you...
Man’s best friend became even more beloved in the last year and a half. Dogs were home office mainstays and welcome additions to Zoom meetings during the pandemic. And it’s no coincidence...
Last week, the MIT Future Founders Initiative sponsored by Northpond Labs announced nine finalists for its prize competition to promote female entrepreneurs in biotech. The program is a partnership between...
While colleagues are gathering in person more often this year than last, there is a noticeable shift in how—especially when it comes to celebrations. Instead of big, catered events, most organizations...
Alongside its change-the-world corporations, Kendall Square is home to many change-the-world non-profits organizations. Consider supporting these causes on Giving Tuesday this year. Education Breakthrough Greater Boston Breakthrough Greater Boston (BTGB)...
As we begin the holiday season and give thanks on Thursday, let’s also consider giving back. Kendall Square is home to a host of non-profit organizations, and they need our...
Kendall Square is no stranger to healthy and sustainable commutes. This fall, 20% of Kendall employees reported they’re biking or walking to work, according to survey data. As the temperature continues to drop...
From left to right: Cambridge Crossing, CX Summer Nights, CDK's Morning Yoga in Termeer Square, Silvia Lopez Chavez's latest installation at MIT, The Alchemist sculpture at MIT
Don’t sweat holiday cooking — source Thanksgiving staples from Kendall Square.Whether you love the traditional turkey and stuffing, or you’re looking to switch things up this year, Kendall Square has...
Try Seasonal Dishes Drop by Clover Food Lab for their delicious seasonal veggie sandwich, packed with New Orleans-style relish, a handful of spinach, and caramelized parsnips. Kendall’s new DIG location...
Toast Drop allows your organization to provide you with the food you love and the flexibility you desire while supporting the struggling local restaurants in our community. Please put in your...
With collaboration in Kendall’s DNA, our superpower is our ability to quickly come together to solve our biggest challenges. As 2020 comes to an end, we are looking back on...
Now is a crucial time to show support for Kendall’s restaurants and retailers. With foot traffic down 90% in Kendall, we all need to go out of our way to...
Workplace culture attracts, retains, and inspires talent. While every organization’s culture is unique, we all have experienced challenges related to workplace culture, especially in the transition from on-site to remote...
When it comes to business development and networking in the age of COVID-19, no one knows where to start. Business centers once bustling with lunch time rushes, coffee meetings and...
Toast Drop allows your organization to provide you with the food you love and the flexibility you desire while supporting the struggling local restaurants in our community. Please put in your...
We are headed into our nation’s most logistically challenging election season, but here in Kendall, we’re working together to get out the vote. We want to provide you with all...
Toast Drop allows your organization to provide you with the food you love and the flexibility you desire while supporting the struggling local restaurants in our community. Please put in your...
Thank you for your interest in Inclusion Drives Innovation! In order to register for our 2021 program, please fill out the information below. You will receive an email from the...
Toast Drop allows your organization to provide you with the food you love and the flexibility you desire while supporting the struggling local restaurants in our community. Please put in your...
Toast Drop allows your organization to provide you with the food you love and the flexibility you desire while supporting the struggling local restaurants in our community. Please put in your...
Toast Drop allows your organization to provide you with the food you love and the flexibility you desire while supporting the struggling local restaurants in our community. Please put in your...
Toast Drop allows your organization to provide you with the food you love and the flexibility you desire while supporting the struggling local restaurants in our community. Please put in your...
Covid-19 has created many challenges but the biggest question on every organization’s mind right now is: How do we support caregivers and create a culture that normalizes the need to...
Toast Drop allows your organization to provide you with the food you love and the flexibility you desire while supporting the struggling local restaurants in our community. Please put in...
We have a lot of work to do to realize our potential as a truly diverse and inclusive community. Kendall leaders are committed to making progress. At the KSA, we believe...
Thank you for your interest in Change Management Support Network. In order to register please fill out the information below. This is an extremely limited offering with guaranteed space for...
Survey of 975 Kendall Square Association Employees: June 7 – July 13, 2021 The Barr Foundation Transportation Survey Topline Results How often have you worked from home during each of...
Crisp fall weather and sun drenched days make September the perfect time to get out of your home or office (or home-office) and explore Kendall’s open outdoor spaces and immersive...
“KSA is a convener that keeps people connected throughout our local innovation ecosystem and helps to foster partnerships. Thanks to KSA, we have had the ability to participate in critical conversations, debate approaches, and be coordinated as an ecosystem to tackle challenges as they unfolded...
The Kendall Square Association has created a Restaurant Relief Fund with the goal of raising $100,000 to support family owned restaurants in Kendall Square. All funds raised will be used...
Welcome to #KendallsFutureIsBright Weekly Scoop! Each Wednesday, we’ll bring you a new best of Kendall spaces and places to explore with friends and colleagues. This week, let’s look at some of the best places to eat...
The past year has been one of significant change – some good, some bad. As many of us are cautiously headed back to the office, Kendall is celebrating all of the possibilities and wonder of reuniting with colleagues, friends, and neighbors in the months ahead. The Kendall we’re returning to has changed – both physically and psychically by the experience of the global pandemic. New cultural centers like the upcoming MIT Museum, Volpe, The Foundry, and Cambridge Crossing remind us that not only will we have new outlets for connection and collaboration, but more wholly that The Future is Bright.
Remember what it was like to read a good book on the train, walk with a colleague through a familiar park, or pop into your favorite local restaurant for a...
As we celebrate our second PRIDE since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, all of us, whether we’re members of the LGBTQIA community or allies, more than ever, need to...
The Kendall Square Challenge heightens connectivity among the hottest life science and tech companies as teams spend an afternoon competing in physical, intellectual, and community-based missions across Kendall Square. The...
Meet Dominique Brewer – U.S. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Lead at Takeda Pharmaceuticals Get to know Takeda’s pledge to corporate responsibility here. What makes DE&I work so challenging? Diversity, Equity...
At the KSA Annual Meeting The New Kendall Challenge, we were honored to have MIT President Rafael Reif as one of our featured speakers. And as many students and Kendall...
Did you know today’s the 51st Earth Day? That’s it – 51! When we think about our planet and the things that human beings have created – vaccines, for one...
How we must use what we’ve learned to make our companies and community better Kendall Square Association’s 13th Annual Meeting The New Kendall Challenge was a powerful moment for our...
Two months ago, the world watched as California Senator Kamala Harris swore an oath to serve the United States of America as the first-ever female Vice President. As she walked...
Announce your arrival, build your brand, attract new talent, and advance your network with Kendall Square Association. Annual Meeting is a celebratory event spotlighting the successes of our innovation ecosystem...
The Kendall Square Association (KSA) was founded in 2009 on the idea that while we go faster alone, we go further together. Through its convening power and vital programming, the...
Where innovation, imagination, and ingenuity thrive. Fourteen years ago, leaders of some of the most innovative organizations in Cambridge’s Kendall Square met to discuss the impact they could affect by proactively...
February 7, 2023 After a joint roundtable on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, the Economic Development & University Relations Committee, and the Neighborhood & Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts &...
In 2022, the Philips Cambridge site composted enough food waste to power some 45 homes. This is just one of many reasons Philips was named a global sustainability leader by...
Amgen has a monumental goal: reach net zero before the end of the decade, by 2027 specifically. Amgen pledges to reduce water use by 40% and waste disposal by 75%...
The Loop Lab strives to bridge the digital divide and create opportunities for underserved communities, aiming to equip young people with the necessary tools and knowledge to succeed in the...
Pursuing energy conservation and decarbonization measures across its assets is a passion for Bulfinch, which has implemented strategic partnerships, stormwater management designs, green roofing, and more to champion sustainability across...
While LabCentral’s mission is to produce the next generation of powerhouse biotech companies, it is also focused on creating companies that are good stewards to the community and environment. The...
From using bio-based centrifuge tubes to addressing carbon emitted from their labs’ cold storage, Sanofi is committed to addressing climate change. So much so that the company’s sustainability goals are...
The City of Cambridge’s Ordinance Committee held a meeting on Wednesday, April 12th, to hear the Community Development Department’s (CDD) proposed changes to the BEUDO amendment. The changes include introducing:...
For the last 15 years and counting, Engineering News-Record has ranked Turner Construction Company the #1 Green Contractor in the United States. While Turner has countless green building across the...
The new BXP Life Sciences Center (Kendall Square MXD Substation Plan) is well underway and will be home to one of the first underground substations in the United States. A...
Founded in 2016, Epic Renewal enables companies to support the environment and take responsibility for their own impact. These community composters are committed to building a zero-waste world by keeping food...
By Tara Clark, Vice President of Operations and Commercial Programs, Draper, and Kendall Square Association board member. In the 1960s, the first humans landed on the Moon guided by technology...
Net zero emissions by 2030. That’s Google’s goal across its operations and value chain, including consumer hardware products. Google aims to reduce 50% of its combined scope 1 – 3...
585 Arts will be a catalyst for change, drawing patrons from near and far to the area. Connie Chin, Executive Director, Global Arts Live Global Arts Live is bringing its...
The Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research recently announced a new project that aims to use biomedical research to mitigate the effects of climate change. The Whitehead Initiative on Biology, Health, and...
Vicinity Energy provides district energy, as well as energy asset and infrastructure maintenance and upgrades to customers across the country including Cambridge. During 2022, the company made strides to ensure...
Office Space How do we reimagine our office space to accommodate the flexibility needed for our future workforce? As we wrapped up 2020, we shared a survey with our Future...
Performance and Talent Management in Hybrid Work Settings How can we recognize the accomplishments of individual contributors in an equitable way regardless of whether they are working from home, in...
On June 5, the City Council reviewed the BEUDO amendments drafted by the City’s Community Development Department, but deferred a vote for two weeks. The Council will consider the amendments again at its June...
With an incomparable view of the Charles River from Microsoft’s NERD Center, some 300 leaders from around Kendall Square gathered to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Kendall Square Association...
October 16, 2023 On October 16, Cambridge City Council approved, by a vote of 6-3, amendments to the Affordable Housing Overlay (AHO). These amendments relax height, density and other restrictions...
March 7, 2023 The City of Cambridge passed the Emissions Accounting Zoning Petition during the March 6 City Council meeting, as amended by Councilor Azeem exempting residential buildings and buildings...
November 28, 2023 The Cambridge City Council’s Ordinance Committee voted to move to the full Council Councillor Zondervan’s proposed amendment to BEUDO. The amendment was revised, pursuant to a suggestion...
Meet Taneshia Camillo-Sheffey, the dynamic Founder and CEO of The Haute House brands and MadeINcubator, a groundbreaking Massachusetts-based nonprofit organization revolutionizing the fashion industry in Boston. Taneshia’s multifaceted roles as...
The combination of leading AI and life science experts working together here in Kendall Square bodes well for our shared future. Our superpowers–purpose, collaboration, vision, talent, and fearless pursuit of...
Kendall just got a bit more colorful. On Saturday, October 28th, dozens of Cambridge families came to Kendall Square as the KSA hosted its first-ever Kendall Community Window Painting. Equipped...
If you’ve kayaked near the Broad Canal, biked along the Cambridge Parkway, or ridden the Red Line train over the Charles, chances are you have caught a glimpse of a...
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. Beyond its historical significance, Juneteenth offers an opportunity for organizations...
In 2006, a group of PhD students with experience working in labs in developing countries working to solve issues like food security, infectious disease, and climate change felt stymied by...
The Cambridge City Council Ordinance Committee addressed two sustainability-related topics this month. First, the City Council voted to apply to be a part of the Commonwealth’s Fossil Fuel Free demonstration program (also...
Mbadika, a nod to childhood role models and the word “idea” in Kimbundu, has become a catalyst against the backdrop of uneven opportunity. At the helm, Through MLAB (Mbadika Laboratory),...
Meet Daisy Chiu, one of the visionary founders of CASA BIKES, a trailblazing brand on a mission to revolutionize the US bicycle market with exceptional products from Mexican brands. Born...
Named Boston Magazine’s Best Walking Tour of 2023, The Innovation Trail stands out as a genuinely exceptional trail of exploration and discovery, weaving together the most cutting-edge advancements, ingenious ideas,...
What do harvest rainwater for irrigation, eSteam™, and learning gardens have in common? Siena Construction. Siena’s integral process, and approach to construction management, benefits from the principles of ecology and...
BioMed Realty, the developer for Takeda’s home in Kendall, is committed to incorporating sustainable design, technologies, and infrastructure into their projects. Rooftop gardens improve air quality, reduce energy costs, and provide a...
On June 26, the Cambridge City Council approved the June 22 version of the BEUDO amendments, with a clarifying amendment on cogeneration, and additional clarifying amendments on the definitions of...
Those are just some of the 80 missions completed by 43 teams of people as part of the 2023 Kendall Square Challenge. Using a map and an app, 400+ people...
(Re)Open for Business: An interactive discussion on supporting the local economy in Kendall Square The meeting focused on the interconnectedness between Kendall companies and local restaurant and retail, and highlighted...
The City of Cambridge passed the Emissions Accounting Zoning Petition during the March 6 City Council meeting, as amended by Councilor Azeem exempting residential buildings and buildings smaller than 50,000...
The Kendall Square Association is made up of more than 150 organizations across Kendall Square. From major employers like MIT, Takeda, Biogen, Novartis, Google, and Broad Institute to local non-profit...
Cambridge, MA (September 21, 2022)— The Kendall Square Association (KSA) Board of Directors announced today the appointment of Beth O’Neill Maloney, a seasoned non-profit leader as their new executive director. ...
TOASTED MARSHMALLOW SYRUP 2 cups mini marshmallows 1 cup water 1 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract pinch of salt DIRECTIONS: Lay 2 cups of mini marshmallows on a baking...
There was optimism in the air at Kendall Square Association’s 14th Annual Meeting Celebration: [Re] Imagining a Sustainable Future. For the first time in three years, we gathered, in person,...
The Kendall Square Association’s 14th Annual Meeting Celebration is on Thursday, October 20th at the new MIT Museum from 5:00 – 7:30 PM. This evening will begin with networking, food,...
Ingredients Pan Roasted Cod• 1 6oz Portion of Blue Cod• 2 tbs Canola /oilSmashed Potatoes• 5 Yukon Potatoes• 1 Cup Olive Oil• 2 Cups Sour Cream• Salt to tasteHerb Chowder...
Dani Badgett (she/her/hers) As a proud native of Meridian, Mississippi, Dani has a passion for creating opportunities for organizations and institutions to engage in dialogues that shed light on inequity...
Too often, the conversation surrounding diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging feels like a repetitive cycle. Brave The Cycle is about moving beyond checklist workshops to create meaningful, long-term change. This...
The Urban Park Roof Garden redevelopment is finally here! Located at 325 Main Street is an open air green space that is fully accessible to the public. This oasis offers...
Last month, LabCentral Ignite announced its 2nd Annual LabCentral Ignite Golden Ticket is open for applications. LabCentral Ignite Golden Tickets cover the cost of one bench and one scientist for one year at LabCentral, provide...
Bridges in and out of Kendall are what bring our innovations to life — and Diana Navarrete-Rackauckas is one of the talented, driven members of our community leading the charge....
After a pandemic-induced hiatus, the Kendall Square Association is thrilled to be bringing back the Kendall Square Challenge taking place on June 16th, 2022!
On December 7, 2022 the City’s Neighborhood & Long-term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts & Celebration Committee and the City’s Economic Development and University Relations Committee (the “Joint Committee”) held a...
Cambridge’s Community Development Department (CDD) is still gathering feedback from community stakeholders as it redrafts the BEUDO amendment. The KSA took part in a fourth BEUDO working group session with...
As a member, you’ll gain exclusive access to KSA’s vibrant community with events, socials, and specialized tours. Engage with inspiring DEIB programming, professional meetups, and strategic initiatives, shaping Kendall’s future....
“This is a time to figure out where we should be supporting our economy by making decisions and investments that ensure we have strength not just for the next couple...
The Earth’s oceans are saturated with 30-40% of the greenhouse gas produced by human activities—and MIT has discovered a new way to remove those. As reported in an article by...
This is the second in a year-long series about how organizations in Kendall are addressing climate change inside, outside, under, over and beyond the buildings here in Kendall. This week,...
BEUDO Update: August 7, 2023 BEUDO Update: June 27, 2023 BEUDO Update: June 6, 2023 BEUDO Update: April 14, 2023 BEUDO Update: March 6, 2023 BEUDO Hearing, January 24, 2023...
The KSA is participating in a series of meetings with the City alongside MIT, Harvard, and other business organizations to provide input on further amendments to BEUDO. This includes the...
This was the first hearing at which Eversource appeared and provided testimony. Eversource gave an in-depth presentation on the technical and economic challenges of meeting BEUDO’s 2035 timeline. MIT addressed...
Lab Regulation Zoning (Lab Ban) Amendment After a joint roundtable on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, the Economic Development & University Relations Committee, and the Neighborhood & Long Term Planning, Public...
Cullinan Oncology is on a mission to positively impact the lives of patients with cancer and their families. Their work reflects an intrinsic commitment to scientific innovation and purposeful action...
On January 4, the Ordinance Committee heard from the petitioners and the opposition, including the KSA, and voted to refer the Petition to the Joint Committee for further consideration expected...
The ordinance committee voted to forward the amendment favorably to the full City Council (5 yes, 2 no, 1 present, 1 absent), but will not vote on the amendment until...
On June 5, the City Council reviewed the BEUDO amendments drafted by the City’s Community Development Department, but deferred a vote for two weeks. The Council will consider the amendments...
Tell us about how the New England Jazz Collaborative began? The New England Jazz Collaborative (NEJC) is a Cambridge-based composers’ collective and orchestra project. It was founded in 2021 by...
Cambridge businesses may be eligible to receive up to $4,000 for e-commerce, software, and/or point of sale systems. Grant applications are available starting January 9, 2023, until August 31, 2024 at...
2022 was a year of change, challenge, and renewal. Together we elevated our community, strengthened our resolve to make the world better, and welcomed new teammates. Thank you for joining us in...
There will be a City of Cambridge meeting on February 7, 2023 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm to continue the discussion about the proposed restrictions on labs in certain Cambridge neighborhoods....
December 20, 2022 Agenda packet Planning Board Meeting Focus: Callender, et al., Zoning Petition Zoning Petition by Duane Callender, et al. (the “Petition”), to amend Article 2.000 of the Cambridge...
This was the first hearing at which Eversource appeared and provided testimony. Eversource gave an in-depth presentation on the technical and economic challenges of meeting BEUDO’s 2035 timeline. MIT addressed...
Kendall Square Association’s (KSA) Future of (How we) Work Task Force answers critical questions about how our innovation ecosystem will return to work in a post-COVID-19 world. COVID-19 and the...
