As life science developments continue to shape the future of Boston and Cambridge, the role of public space within these highly technical and rapidly evolving environments has become increasingly important. Beyond the buildings themselves, developers, designers, and operators are being challenged to create connected, people-centered public realms that support tenant experience, community engagement, neighborhood integration, and long-term district identity.
This panel brings together leaders from development, landscape architecture, and property operations to discuss how public spaces are being planned, designed, activated, and managed within the unique framework of life science and mixed-use innovation districts. Through lessons learned from projects across Kendall Square, Cambridge Crossing, and the broader Boston market, panelists will share perspectives on how public realm strategies are helping define the next generation of life science developments.
Moderator:
Gillian Dahill – John Moriarty & Associates, Senior Project Manager
Panelists:
DivcoWest - Nicole LaBossiere, Senior Director of Development
Hargreaves Jones - Mary Lydecker, Principal
Biomed Realty – Hannah Mullen, Property Manager
Skanska Development – Carolyn Desmond, Vice President of Development
4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration / Networking
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Panel discussion
6:00 p.m. - 6.30 p.m. Post event social
MITIMCO
One Broadway 9th Floor, Cambridge, MA
Parking Garages / Public Transportation Information:
For those driving to the event the
350 Kendall Street Parking Garage is about a 3-minute walk from the garage. There is also limited parking at the garage at One Broadway.
For those using public transportation, the building is about a 1-minute walk from the Kendall/MIT Redline Station.