DivcoWest and Blackfin purchase 384-unit Raleigh multifamily community

Partners plan to reposition The Proper, broadening appeal to renters

RALEIGH, N.C. – August 19, 2021 – A partnership between DivcoWest and Blackfin Real Estate Investors has completed the purchase of The Proper, a 384-unit residential community located at 403 Wolf Creek Circle in Raleigh, North Carolina. Built as high-end student housing, the partnership plans to invest heavily in The Proper to create a vibrant lifestyle experience that appeals to apartment renters seeking a well-located and amenity-rich place to live in the Raleigh metro.

The acquisition is the second joint venture between DivcoWest and Blackfin, and adds to Blackfin’s significant multi-family presence in the North Carolina market.

“We consider the Research Triangle market to be a premier center for innovation and are thrilled to expand in another key U.S. market,” said Ryan Friend, DivcoWest Head of Investments for the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast region. “We believe The Proper offers a tremendous opportunity to reposition a high-quality multifamily asset in an area that has shown strong and diverse demand. We look forward to working together with Blackfin to deliver a place that speaks to today’s experience-driven renters.”

Blackfin Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Andrew Buchanan, stated “We are excited to strengthen our relationship with DivcoWest and plant our flag together in the Raleigh market.  We expect that the planned upgrades will bolster the property’s competitive position within the submarket.”

The Proper was completed in 2001 and offers a range of two-, three- and four- bedroom apartments in a highly-amenitized community setting. In addition to a large outdoor, resort-style pool, residents have access to a yoga studio, two fitness rooms including a weight room and cardio studio, sand volleyball and a basketball court.

 

About DivcoWest

Founded in 1993 by Stuart Shiff, DivcoWest is a vertically-integrated, real estate investment firm headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in New York, Boston, Washington DC, Los Angeles, Menlo Park, and Austin, TX. Known for long-standing relationships and experience across the risk-spectrum in innovation markets, DivcoWest combines entrepreneurial spirit with an institutional approach to deliver real estate solutions and opportunities. Since inception, DivcoWest and its predecessor have acquired nearly 50 million square feet of commercial space – primarily throughout the United States. DivcoWest’s real estate portfolio currently includes existing and development properties in the office, R&D, lab, industrial, hospitality, retail and multifamily spaces. www.divcowest.com

Lamplighter Unveils Official Plans for Brewery at Cambridge Crossing in 2021

Cambridge Crossing Lamplighter

Lamplighter Brewing Co. and DivcoWest today announced final plans to open a new taproom and production space in the coming months, Lamplighter CX, at Cambridge Crossing (CX), the new 43-acre neighborhood at the intersection of Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston, and directly adjacent to the new Lechmere Station.

Lamplighter CX will be a 7,000 square-foot taproom and production space in The Shed, a two-story standalone retail building located in the center of Cambridge Crossing, which currently also houses the restaurant trio of The Lexington, Geppetto, and Café Beatrice from local restaurateur Will Gilson. Designed by local architect Prellwitz Chilinski Associates (PCA), The Shed is surrounded by public open spaces including an adjacent waterway with granite blocks for seating (repurposed from the 150-year old seawall excavated at the site), a 5-acre common right outside The Shed’s doors, a picnic grove with grills, and outdoor games like bocce ball, and Baldwin Park, a hardscape park filled with greenery and plenty of places to sit back and relax.

“We’re thrilled to resume construction and pursue this opportunity after a year that has been filled with uncertainty. Wild, funky, and sour beer has always been a focus for us and utilizing our site at Cambridge Crossing as a dual barrel production facility and taproom is incredibly exciting,” said Lamplighter Co-Founder, Cayla Marvil. “Our emphasis is, and always has been, on producing incredible beer while simultaneously creating fun and welcoming spaces for all to enjoy.”

Lamplighter CX, Lamplighter’s second location, will focus on increased taproom space and a production facility to age, blend, and bottle their barrel-aged beers. The expansion project was previously proposed as a joint micro-distillery and brewing space, however following the pandemic, the Lamplighter team made the strategic decision to focus solely on brewing and serving their locally renowned craft beer at Lamplighter CX.

“It’s no secret that COVID-19 has been extremely difficult for small businesses, and especially those in the hospitality industry. We feel fortunate to have received such wonderful support from our customers and community over the past year, and, in many ways, the pandemic has given us an opportunity to revisit and reassess our goals for the company,” said Marvil. “While we may pursue a distillery in the future, our current resources are dedicated to making the best beer we can and [re]opening neighborhood-focused taproom spaces.”

“We are excited for the opening of Lamplighter CX later this year, which will complete The Shed and introduce more authentic, locally-based retail options to this new and transformative neighborhood,” said Mark Roopenian, Managing Director at DivcoWest.

Since opening in 2016, Lamplighter has stayed true to its goal of fostering community through craft beverages and creating an accessible place to both work and play. Lamplighter’s new taproom and production space will follow that mission, bringing the values of community, quality, and creativity to East Cambridge, and expanding the way that consumers can share and experience beer at the source.

Lamplighter CX will resume construction in June, with more details to be shared in the coming months.

The Lexington and Café Beatrice are now currently open at CX with a roof top cocktail bar and restaurant overlooking the Common, and Café Beatrice, Gilson’s all day café. His team will also revive their highly successful pop-up, The Lexington at the Picnic Grove, offering even more outdoor dining options for guests to enjoy. This summer, CX is also excited to welcome back the community for on-site outdoor neighborhood events including CX Fit, CX Summer Nights, and CX Movie Nights to get started.

When complete, CX will consist of 2 million square feet of life science and technology space with 100,000 square feet of local, authentic retail that sits at the heart of the project creating a true destination. CX currently has 1,735,000 square feet under construction and will break ground on 441 Morgan Avenue, a 375,000 square-foot life science building next month. DivcoWest recently celebrated the fourth fully-leased science and technology building in the neighborhood with Bristol Myers Squibb signed on to join Philips, Cerevel Therapeutics, and Sanofi at CX.

With close proximity to Kendall Square, MIT and Harvard, CX is a thoughtfully-designed, vibrant neighborhood and is shaping up to be a dynamic life-science hub that inspires collaboration, innovation and connection. Once complete, the community will provide a one-of-a-kind place for employees, residents and neighbors connected to two MBTA stops, 11 acres of open space, an eclectic food scene, neighborhood retail, and more than 2,400 new residences.

For more information and updates on CX, visit www.cambridgecrossing.com, or follow along on InstagramFacebookLinkedIn, and Twitter.

DivcoWest & LCOR Top Off First Residential Building at Cambridge Crossing, Unveils Park 151

Park 151 Cambridge Crossing

DivcoWest and LCOR, in partnership with John Moriarty & Associates and CBT, announce their first multifamily partnership and the topping off of Parcel I, Cambridge Crossing (CX)’s first residential initiative recently unveiled as Park 151. The 20-story, 468-unit multifamily building will be located at 151 North First Street in the heart of CX, the new 43-acre mixed-use neighborhood well underway at the intersection of Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston.

“Park 151 launches the residential component at CX, which will add new housing opportunities for young professionals in the life science, tech and education sectors to those relocating to the city seeking a walkable, accessible and vibrant community,” said John Weigel, Senior Development Executive at DivcoWest.  “We are thrilled to reach the topping off milestone for Park 151 and to soon deliver an extremely well-connected and amenity rich living option in Cambridge. We thank all of the hardworking women and men working together to reach this significant milestone and who help to bring CX’s vision to life every day.”

Park 151 is designed for residents seeking to explore their surroundings and connect with the community. In addition to the two neighboring parks, The Common at CX and the CX Event Lawn, Park 151 residents will be conveniently located at the epicenter of the neighborhood and adjacent to The Shed, the vibrant jewel now home to Will Gilson’s multiple restaurants The Lexington, Café Beatrice and Geppetto, and soon Lamplighter CX. The prime location offers unprecedented connectivity with MBTA’s Green Line Lechmere Station just one block away, the Orange Line Community College just 6 minutes away, and a complete network of paths for pedestrians and cyclists right outside of Park 151’s front door. Recently awarded a WiredScore Platinum certification, Park 151 will also deliver best-in class digital connectivity to its residents.

“With a history of creating best-in-class properties in urban residential areas along the East Coast, we are thrilled to enter the Greater Boston market and partner with DivcoWest on such a significant development as Cambridge Crossing,” said David Sigman, Executive Vice President and Principal at LCOR. “CX’s proximity to major job centers, higher education, transportation options, and cultural institutions ensure this community will appeal to a wide array of young professionals, families and empty nesters for years to come.”

In addition to the many programmatic benefits at CX, such as the annual CX Summer Nights, Movie Nights, and CX Fit, Park 151 residents will also have access to a full suite of amenities that includes a 24/7 concierge, underground parking, a roof top swimming pool, an outdoor terrace with cooking stations, lounge areas overlooking the parks, a fitness club, shared workspaces, and an 11th floor roof terrace offering stunning city and water views. The ground floor will include 18,000 square feet of retail space.

The construction of Park 151 launches the first phase in what is expected to be several phases of housing development at CX, on top of 2,500 existing units in the nearby area. Partners on the project include architect CBT and general contractor John Moriarty & Associates. Completion of this property is currently expected in the third quarter of 2022. Once complete, Park 151 will provide 412 market rate apartments and 56 onsite affordable units.

The topping off of Park 151 marks the sixth milestone for onsite progress at CX in the past year, with 2.1 million square feet currently under construction. The event follows the groundbreaking of CX’s newest life science building 441 Morgan Avenue, three topping off celebrations at 250, 350, and 450 Water Street, and the completion of CX’s standalone retail building, The Shed. Additionally, DivcoWest recently announced that REI would be joining the neighborhood in the fall.

Cambridge Crossing Park 151

Offering close proximity to Kendall Square, MIT and Harvard, CX is a thoughtfully-designed, vibrant neighborhood and will be a dynamic life-science hub that inspires collaboration, innovation and connection. Tenants of CX’s thriving innovative ecosystem include Sanofi, Bristol Myers Squibb, Philips, Cerevel Therapeutics, and Thrive Earlier Detection. Once complete, the community will provide a one-of-a-kind place for employees, residents and neighbors connected to two MBTA stations and surrounded by 11 acres of open space, an eclectic food scene, and neighborhood retail.

For more information and updates on CX, visit www.cambridgecrossing.com, or follow along on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

The VC fund that backed DoorDash and Square leads Series A in Israeli startup Jones

PUBLICATION: GEEKTIME

Although the pandemic outbreak posed challenges for the company that had just switched to the commercial property space — it still didn’t stop revenue from going up.

Jones, an Israeli PropTech startup developing a property management platform, secured $12.5 million in Series A funding. The investment was led by Khosla Ventures — which has invested in companies like Square, DoorDash, OpenAI, and Impossible Foods in the past — and JLL Spark. Additional investors in the round included Hetz Ventures, MetaProp, Camber Creek, Rudin Management, DivcoWest, and Sage Realty.

From commercial insurance to property management

The Jones platform provides a convenient platform for commercial property and workplace (like WeWork) owners to manage tenant engagement, services, and more. Through the Jones app, property managers can ensure compliance,… READ MORE

Commercial Real Estate Startup Jones Secures $12.5m Series A Funding

PUBLICATION: REALTY BIZ NEWS  

New York-based commercial real estate startup Jones has just announced raising $12.5 million in Series A funding led by JLL Spark and Khosla Ventures. Other investors named in the announcement were Camber Creek, Rudin Management, DivcoWest, and Sage Realty.

The company is a marketplace curator for pre-approved vendors for tenants and property managers to locate and hire the right people who’ve already passed compliance. This new investment brings Jones’ total raised to $20 million. Jones aims to solve the pain point for commercial real estate tenants and property managers needing liability clearance for their associated vendors entering premises… READ MORE

DivcoWest debuts its vision for Sand Hill Collection

Emphasizes a new kind of “workplace-making” for the Bay Area

MENLO PARK, CA – June 28, 2021 – A little more than a year after adding two additional office campuses in Menlo Park,2700-2770 and 3000 Sand Hill Road, to its portfolio at 2400-2498 Sand Hill, DivcoWest has unveiled its long-term vision and rebranding of the properties, now called “Sand Hill Collection” (SHC). The new Sand Hill Collection represents roughly 44% of office inventory along Sand Hill Road and is an exceptional cluster of world-class office space, activated open spaces, and on-site amenities in one vibrant community.

“Sand Hill Road has always been known for big ideas, strong partnerships, and a place where history has been made. We see the Sand Hill Collection as a hub for great minds to nurture and advance that legacy –a place where innovation and wellness thrive in a natural environment that invites people to fine-tune their own personal work-life balance,” said Gregg Walker, Senior Managing Director and Head of Business Development at DivcoWest.

As an integrated collective, SHC delivers approximately 552,000 square feet across nearly 50total acres, three campuses, and 21 office buildings along the most coveted stretch of Sand Hill Road. DivcoWest believes SHC represents a new kind of workplace by offering all its tenants’ employees (its members), regardless of which campus they call home, full access to the comforts and conveniences of the entire community in a setting that seamlessly blends the indoors and out. DivcoWest’s vision for these assets focuses on “workplace-making” and involves the renovation and expansion of several wellness and natural amenities and programs, providing members with flexibility and fresh air.

The three distinct campuses that makeup the Sand Hill Collection, reimagined as The Quad (2400-2498 Sand Hill Road), The Grove (2700-2770 Sand Hill Road), and The Ranch (3000 Sand Hill Road), each have their own identity, history, and unique characteristics but are now united by proximity, shared ownership, programming and a network of outdoor spaces and amenities usually reserved for the Bay Area’s exclusive, single-tenant corporate campuses.

The Quad (formerly “Quadrus”) at 2400-2498 Sand Hill Road is a nine-building, 234,000 square foot campus sitting on 20.4 acres with sweeping views of Stanford University and the surrounding foothills, offering an airy and open environment for connection and collaboration. Its on-site conference center, café, fitness facility, and meandering walking trails are complimented by its numerous terraces and decks designed to host work and events inside and out. DivcoWest will soon complete renovations to various common areas including the campus atrium, which will add to the site’s inventory of inviting and beautifully landscaped outdoor spaces to gather or relax.

The Grove at 2700-2770 Sand Hill Road is an eight-building, 121,000 square foot campus on 11.4 wooded acres. The Grove offers a quiet refuge for those seeking a private yet accessible workspace in which to think and create. Its walking trails wind through the trees and link its fitness center with outdoor event and gathering places. The picturesque landscape will be expanded and further developed to include a large, programmed meadow of lush green space and multi-season decks scaled for flexible outdoor meetings and moments of quiet.

The Ranch at 3000 Sand Hill Road is comprised of four buildings totaling 198,000 square feet and 16.5 acres. The Ranch sits on the crest of a hill close to I-280, surrounded by the 18-hole Sharon Heights Golf and Country Club and residential units. It’s a productive oasis with fitness and conference space as well as a full-service restaurant offering catering services to all SHC member suites. Outdoor meeting areas are planned to support a variety of work styles, while a new pop-up beer garden, “The Hideaway,” is opening to the public, and outdoor group fitness programming is underway.

Health, wellness, art and community are at the center of the SHC experience. Each of the three campuses offers or will offer a wide range of facilities and amenities that are inspiring, relaxing, and motivating. As DivcoWest adds to this list of member offerings, there’s seemingly always something new to discover. From yoga on the deck at The Quad to the recent addition of “Buzz,” a 1967 Airstream serving coffee, pastries, craft beer and wine, employees can build their own unique experience which inspires them to be and do more at SHC.

Further, through a longstanding partnership with the Anderson family, members enjoy a regularly rotated gallery of works from the Anderson Collection, seen as one of the world’s largest and most impressive private collections of 20thcentury American art.

“While we believe Sand Hill Collection’s abundance of amenities and prestigious location are second to none, we also believe the benefit of being here is the collection of forward-thinking perspectives and the exclusive and inspiring experience, a place where people can and will do their best work, surrounded by nature and supported by commerce, creativity and community,” said Ben Elder, Managing Director, DivcoWest.

DivcoWest has tapped a Palo Alto-based brokerage team from Newmark, led by Executive Managing Director Christian Prelle, to represent them in leasing Sand Hill Collection. All leasing inquiries can be directed to the team via www.sandhillcollection.com.

 

Unicorns Thriving in Downtown San Diego

ClickUp expands downtown, moving to DivcoWest’s DiamondView Tower

SAN DIEGO – June 15, 2021 – As companies emerge from the global pandemic, DivcoWest observes a national and growing trend of tenant demand focused on high-quality space. DivcoWest’s DiamondView Tower combines quality with walkable retail, proximate housing, and direct game and concert views at Petco Park.

This growing demand is highlighted by ClickUp, the latest company to further establish its roots in downtown San Diego by moving its headquarters into DiamondView Tower. Founded in 2017, the all-in-one productivity platform raised a $100 million Series B round last December to reach unicorn status with a $1 Billion valuation. The company also doubled its workforce last year and plans to double headcount again over the next year. ClickUp will be expanding to take two full floors for nearly 36,500 square feet. The lease also includes signage overlooking Petco Park, fitting given ClickUp’s partnership with the San Diego Padres to help power the team’s IT operations.

“DiamondView combines expansive, efficient indoor space and tons of natural light with large balconies giving tenants fresh air, fantastic views and room to spread out. It’s perfect space for innovative companies looking for modern creative space with the flexibility to grow,” says Sara Buss, managing director, DivcoWest.

DiamondView is surrounded by thousands of rental apartment and condo units, as well as restaurants, hotels, cafes, retail shops and public spaces. The tower is also just two blocks away from light rail.

In addition to DiamondView, DivcoWest’s current downtown San Diego portfolio includes Kettner & Ash, a recently renovated mid-rise office building in the city’s Little Italy neighborhood.

Middleburg Communities Launches SFR Developments

PUBLICATION: MULTI-HOUSING NEWS

The company is starting with four properties in the Southeast and plans more than 30 additional projects over the next several years.

Middleburg Communities has launched the first four developments of its new Single Family Rental (SFR) communities’ strategy called The Hamlet, with locations in Alabama, Florida and North Carolina. The company has another 16 projects under contract and more than 20 in its pipeline.

The first of the four to close is The Hamlet at MidCity in Huntsville, Ala., which will include more than 200 two- and three-bedroom single-family detached cottage homes and 36 one-bedroom duplexes, master-planned around shared open green spaces, community gardens and ponds.

The development, located at 1044 Old Monrovia Road NW, has an open farmers’ market green at the entrance to the property. Residents will have access to a resort-style pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, clubhouse, dog park and pet spa, grilling stations, fire pits and package lockers. Construction is slated to being at the end of this month and it is expected to be substantially completed by January 2023…READ MORE

DivcoWest Breaks Ground on a New Life Science Building at Cambridge Crossing

441 Morgan Avenue Cambridge Crossing

DivcoWest is pleased to announce that they have broken ground at 441 Morgan Avenue, a ten-story, 375,000 square-foot life science building, situated in the growing innovation hub that is Cambridge Crossing (CX), the new 43-acre mixed-use neighborhood well underway at the intersection of Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston.

Following the recently announced expansion by Bristol Myers Squibb, approximately 1.7 million square feet of commercial space at CX is currently leased. Tenants of 441 Morgan Avenue, an institutional quality lab building, will join a thriving ecosystem of innovative companies that includes Sanofi, Bristol Myers Squibb, Philips, Cerevel Therapeutics, and Thrive Earlier Detection.

“Our goal isn’t to simply create buildings, but to create an environment that supports the mission of our tenants, provides room to grow, and accelerates groundbreaking research that positively impacts lives,” said Mark Roopenian, Managing Director at DivcoWest. “We are proud to have broken ground at 441 Morgan Avenue, providing more opportunities for innovation to thrive, and thank all of the hardworking women and men who continue to bring CX to life everyday.”

Created to meet today’s highest health and technology standards, 441 Morgan Avenue is comprised of 10 lab floors plus two penthouse floors, multiple outdoor terraces with stunning views, and will utilize the newest View Glass Technology, dynamic glass designed to create a more efficient environment that improves the well-being of those within. Adjacent to CX’s centerpiece that is The Common at CX, a five-acre park, this new building also offers many ways to bring work inside out whether on its multiple terraces or in the abundance of connected green space. The life science building is designed with minimal interior columns and generous ceiling heights to allow maximum flexibility to meet the changing demands of research-focused companies. DivcoWest anticipates the building’s delivery to occur in early 2023 for tenant interior buildout.

Designed by Ennead with Jacobs Consultants as the architect of record, 441 Morgan Avenue furthers DivcoWest’s dedication to high environmental standards and is expected to achieve multiple certifications that include LEED Gold, WiredScore Platinum and WELL, emphasizing the firm’s commitment to sustainability and the health and wellness of its tenants. The building also offers superior proximity to two MBTA subway lines, access to bike storage with showers and repair stations, and three below-grade parking levels equipped with EV charging stations.

This groundbreaking marks the fifth milestone for onsite progress at CX in the past year, with 2.1 million square feet currently under construction. The event follows three topping off celebrations at 250, 350, and 450 Water Street, and the completion of CX’s standalone retail building, The Shed, now home to Will Gilson’s multiple restaurants The Lexington, Café Beatrice and Geppetto, and soon Lamplighter CX.

Offering close proximity to Kendall Square, MIT and Harvard, CX is a thoughtfully-designed, vibrant neighborhood and will be a dynamic life-science hub that inspires collaboration, innovation and connection. Once complete, the community will provide a one-of-a-kind place for employees, residents and neighbors connected to two MBTA stations and surrounded by 11 acres of open space, an eclectic food scene, neighborhood retail and more than 2,400 residences in addition to the already 2,500 residences in close proximity.

Learn more: www.cambridgecrossing.com/441-morgan-avenue/

DivcoWest Brings REI Co-op, First-of-its-Kind Small Format Neighborhood Store to Cambridge Crossing

REI Cambridge Crossing

Industry Leading Retailer Adds to Neighborhood’s Growing List of Dynamic Retail

DivcoWest today announced it will welcome specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op to Cambridge Crossing (CX), the new 43-acre neighborhood at the intersection of Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston. This marks REI’s first Cambridge location and the introduction of its small format neighborhood store, which will provide a curated offering of everyday outside gear, apparel, and services.

“After 34 years in Massachusetts, including 18 years in Fenway, we’re proud to grow into the city of Cambridge this fall – a neighborhood filled with outdoor enthusiasts and forward-thinking companies,” says Becky Smith, REI’s Northeast regional director. “We look forward to joining the fabric of a community that shares our belief that time outside is fundamental to a life well lived. REI is committed to connecting and supporting all members of the community to have an active lifestyle.”

The 8,000 square-foot urban concept store is slated to open this fall at 181 Morgan Avenue, on the first floor of CX’s newly constructed two-story 20,000 square-foot office and retail building. Serving nearly 579,000 lifetime members throughout Greater Boston, REI will focus on the area’s rich heritage of running and cycling. The Co-op’s other products will be carefully curated to serve those in the Cambridge community that prioritize time outside in their daily lives. Members and customers will be able to access the full breadth of REI’s merchandise on REI.com through in-store and virtual outfitting and consultation services. The location will also feature a gathering space to where members and customers can partner with REI’s local staff to dream, discover, and plan their next local outdoor adventure. REI will work closely with the CX team to host community programming outside, within the 11 acres of planned public parks and open spaces in the new neighborhood.

“REI’s reputation as a leader in outdoor expertise and commitment to investing in their communities makes them an ideal addition to the growing list of retail at Cambridge Crossing,” said Mark Roopenian, Managing Director at DivcoWest. “With an abundance of open space and a unique network of multi-use paths and interconnected walkways, CX is a neighborhood that puts health and wellness first and we couldn’t be more thrilled to partner with a company whose values and mission are aligned with the future of this growing community. CX will be the perfect home for this innovative new concept.”

REI will be conveniently located at the front steps of CX, adjacent to the new and soon-to-open MBTA Green Line Lechmere Station, and situated along the community multiuse path and new raised, separated cycle tracks along Monsignor O’Brien Highway. In addition, a community cycle center, connected to the new REI store, will be accessible to all and will serve as a convenient place where cyclists can use public lockers and shower rooms. Those needing further assistance and expertise can stop into REI and connect with a certified bike tech. REI Co-op will also be directly across from The Shed at CX, now home to Will Gilson’s multiple restaurants The LexingtonCafé Beatrice and Geppetto, and soon Lamplighter CX, a craft brewery and taproom.

This summer, CX will welcome the community back for exciting outdoor neighborhood events, including CX Fit, CX Summer Nights, and CX Movie Nights to start. Additionally, Gilson’s team will revive their highly successful pop-up, The Lexington at the Picnic Grove, offering even more al fresco dining options for guests to enjoy.

By creating an unparalleled convenient, transit-oriented neighborhood, CX will enhance the everyday for commuters and residents. Community members will be steps from the onsite Lechmere Green Line station and bus terminal, the nearby Orange Line Community College Orange Line station, and walking distance from Kendall Square. CX is accessible to an interconnected system of walkways, including the community path that runs from the Charles River to Cambridge Crossing and then through Somerville and Medford, connecting to regional bike trails; bike lanes with proximity to four Blue Bike stations; and an EZ ride shuttle, connecting CX to the Red Line and to North Station.

When complete, CX will offer 100,000 square feet of local, authentic retail that sits at the heart of the project creating a true destination. CX currently has 2.1M square feet of life science, tech office, residential, and retail space under construction and most recently celebrated the fourth fully leased science and technology building in the neighborhood with Bristol-Myers Squibb signed on to join Philips, Cerevel Therapeutics, Sanofi, and more.

For more information and updates on CX, visit www.cambridgecrossing.com, or follow along on InstagramFacebookLinkedIn, and Twitter.