USQ is developed by US2, a joint venture between Magellan Development RAS Development LLC Cypress Equity Investments and USAA Real Estate. It is slated to begin occupancy in Winter, 2022. In the first of many groundbreakings, US2 celebrates 10 – 50 Prospect Street today this four-acre site in the heart of the neighborhood, and adjacent to the new MBTA Green Line Station, will be home to three buildings with 194,000 square feet of lab and innovation space, 450 apartment units, as well as retail and arts and creative spaces and 271 parking spaces. Transit is an equally transformative and integral component to USQ - Union Square Station on the new Green Line Extension will open in December, 2021, creating invaluable accessibility to and from the neighborhood, shuttling passengers from Union Square Station to North Station in less than ten minutes. USQ comprises of 1.2 million square feet of new lab and office space 1,000 residences, including 200 permanently affordable units 3.6 acres of parks and open space 11 new, multi-purpose civic open spaces, including 3 neighborhood parks 140,000 square feet of retail 74,000 square feet of arts and creative space and 175 hotel rooms. Chapter 121B Urban Renewal Plan (i.e., the Union Square Revitalization Plan).

The project is being implemented in collaboration with the Somerville Redevelopment Authority and is part of a M.G.L. The 2.4 million square foot development is central to Somerville’s growth plans, delivering on the community-led “SomerVision” plan by increasing jobs, housing, open space and transit. USQ will become the newest destination within the Boston-Cambridge innovation economy while simultaneously expanding the neighborhood’s vibrant residential community. Curtatone, broke ground on USQ, a $2 billion, 15-acre mixed-use, transit-oriented development that has been decades in the making. Somerville’s most historic neighborhood, Union Square, embarks on a momentous transformation and readies for an economic revival of great proportions as US2, together with the City of Somerville and Mayor Joseph A. Must purchase tickets in advance.SOMERVILLE, MA –US2, the Designated Master Developer working in partnership with the community, the Somerville Redevelopment Authority and the City of Somerville, on Wednesday broke ground on $2 Billion, 15-Acre Development in Somerville, MA. Central Square Cambridge Food and Mural Arts Tours on Sundays at 12pm.Harvard Square Chocolate Tour on Fridays at 6:30, Saturdays at 2pm and 5pm, and some Tuesdays and Wednesdays Tour sold out or can't make it this time? Join us on another tour! We also offer: Try the best quesadilla in Boston, vegan greek food, delicious poutine, and yummy Peruvian classics.Įach tour is a fun 2 hours and includes 4 food and beverage stops along the way.

We’ll spend the day sampling a diversity of foods from local favorites, ethnic restaurants, and hand-crafted specialty foods that are sure to wow. Celebrating entrepreneurs of all kinds, creative new food concepts abound and a brand new local market home to 30 independent local shops recently opened. It’s also the birthplace of Marshmallow Fluff and home to the iconic Marshmallow Fluff Festival, quirky Union Square celebrates its diversity with many community events and festivals. History abounds in Union Square, with George Washington raising the first American flag here in 1776. You'll also meet the restaurant owners and tour an outdoor market and learn about the history of Somerville. Try the best quesadilla in Boston, an innovative greek vegan spot, delicious poutine, and yummy Peruvian cuisine. Somerville is one of the hottest places to live in the metro area and some say has the best and most innovative food. Our guides will take you on an interesting walk through this foodie hot spot just outside of Cambridge. Nearest T Stop: Green Line to Union Square (outbound) Off The Beaten Path Food Tours - Union Square Somerville Food Tour

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