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At the juncture of innovation, community, and sustainability.

A VISION FOR CAMBRIDGE

An eye to the future

Over the next several years, the building will undergo a complete interior and exterior renovation, starting with internal abatement work and ending with completion of the building core systems and installation of a new facade. Project milestones will be updated below to show status of the project and estimated start and completion dates for each phase of work.

Enabling
Abatement & Demo
Structural Modifications
Building Façade
Building Systems & Interior Finishes
Final Landscaping
Substantial Completion
November 2020 (complete)
April 2022 - September 2022 (complete)
December 2021 – November 2023 (complete)
May 2022 – April 2024
March 2022 - May 2024
Forty Thorndike Cambridge Massachusetts
June 2023 – May 2024
June 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:
What is the scope of this project?
A:

Transformation of a decommissioned 1970s era jail and courthouse previously owned by the State into an innovative mixed-use project.

Q:
What will be the final use of the redeveloped building?
A:

Mixed use, including: 409,000 sf of office/R&D space, 48 units of affordable rental housing, ground floor retail, childcare and community space.

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