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USQ
by the numbers
  • 3.8
    M
    SF of new transit-oriented development
  • 2.4
    M+
    SF of new lab & innovation space
  • 1000
    new residences steps from transit
  • 150
    K+
    SF of new restaurants, shops and services
  • 4.7
    acres of vibrant new open spaces

Vision

Project

3.8M SF of Transit Oriented Development

With new lab and office space, housing, retail, and green and open space, USQ will expand the Boston innovation ecosystem by fostering the next great concentration of life science and technology companies.

Connected

3.8M SF Of Smart Growth

Whether through two new train stops, bus, bike, foot, or car, USQ mobility options provide access to the best of what makes your business thrive.

Commercial

2.4M SF Of Lab & Innovation

New commercial spaces will serve companies at all stages of growth and expand this local innovation ecosystem.

Residential

1,000 Residences
Steps to Transit

We’re adding 1,000 apartments to this vibrant and desirable neighborhood that already has close to 20,000 residents who work in the area’s bustling innovation economy.

Retail

150K SF Of Ground Floor Retail

Get in on the ground floor of this unprecedented opportunity for your business.There’s no better place to see your retail or hospitality business grow.

Open & Green Space

4.7 Acres Of Open Space

Eleven new parks and civic spaces give residents, workers, and visitors opportunities to get outside to discover everything Union Square has to offer.

Project Project
Connected

D5.1

Arts/Innovation
25,000 RSF

D5.2

Office/Innovation
25,000 RSF

D1.2

Lab/Office
249,000 RSF

D1.1

175 Room Hotel
Next Phase

D6

Office/Innovation
225,000 RSF

D4.1

Office/Innovation
29,000 RSF

D3.3

Lab/Office
257,000 RSF

200 McGrath

Lab/Office
2 Buildings

960,000 RSF

600 Windsor

Lab/Office
380,000 RSF

Commercial

D5.3

Housing
25 Units

D7.1 & 7.2

Housing
99 Units

D 3.2

Housing
373 Units

D4.3

Housing
48 Units

Residential
Retail

27,000 SF

Neighborhood Park

Improved Public Ways throughout Project

Modernized Union Square Plaza (by City)

9,100 SF

Through Block Plaza

3,400 SF

Pocket Plaza

10,000 SF

Neighborhood Park

OPEN
18,600 SF

Union Square Station Plaza

3,700 SF

Open Space

6,000 SF

Open Space

16,000 SF

Public Plaza

8,200 SF

Public Plaza

6,500 SF

Community Garden

10,000 SF

Neighborhood Park

9,100 SF

Open Space

10,000 SF

Open Space

Open & Green Space
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Union Square stats
  • 1
    mile from Kendall Square—the most innovative square mile on the planet
  • 18
    K
    Somerville residents work in scientific, technology or healthcare industry
  • 46
    %
    of current Somerville residents are millennials
  • 2
    new MBTA Green Line stations
  • 98
    +
    Walk/bike score