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In Photos: A Tour of the New Science and Engineering Complex
Though most students, faculty, and staff do not yet have access to Harvard’s new Science and Engineering Complex due to Covid-19 restrictions, The Crimson was granted access to tour the eight-story SEC Monday. Here is a brief look, in photos, of the SEC’s features, study spaces, and classrooms students can look forward to.
Harvard-Funded North Allston Drainpipe Expansion Confronts Political Challenge
As the Boston Water and Sewer Commission and Harvard proceed with the North Allston Storm Drain Extension Project — an estimated $50 million endeavor that the University has pledged to fully fund — local politicians, residents, and environmental groups have called for further investigation into its potential environmental impacts.
Sustainability, Public Space of Barry’s Corner Development Steer Discussion at Harvard-Allston Task Force Meeting
The Harvard-Allston Task Force and the developers of the Harvard-owned land at 180 Western Ave. mulled the project’s public spaces and sustainability at a virtual meeting Tuesday.
The City Approval Process Behind Harvard’s Expansion into Allston
In 2000, Harvard submitted the sole bid to the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority to claim 48-acres of dormant land in Allston. After securing the large tract of land for the lofty sum of $151,751,636, Harvard officially owned more property in Allston than it did in Cambridge.
Here’s How the Allston Expansion Plan Got the City’s Approval
Harvard envisions big plans for its Allston property. Here is a brief synopsis of steps the University and the developers had to take to get these projects approved with the city of Boston.
Developers, Local Residents Mull Layout, Sustainability, and Inclusivity of Proposed Allston Enterprise Research Campus
Developer Tishman Speyer, Harvard-Allston Task Force members, and local residents convened virtually Thursday to consider updated plans for Harvard’s proposed Enterprise Research Campus.
Science and Engineering Complex
Harvard's new Science and Engineering Complex is located at 150 Western Avenue in Allston. Harvard affiliates started moving into the building in November 2020.
Allston Construction
Construction continues near Harvard's Science and Engineering Complex in Allston.
Harvard Business School
By the 1950s , Harvard had already constructed its business school across the Charles. Western Ave (running right to left across center), however, remained largely barren. The current site of Harvard’s SEAS Complex would be dead left from center in this photo.
"Interconnected" Mural
"Interconnected" is a mural on Western Avenue by artist Sophy Tuttle. It was completed in 2020.
Faces of Allston
"Faces of Allston" is a mural by artist Pete Cosmos. It is located at 267 Western Avenue in Allston, the center of activity for the Harvard cultural initiative Zone 3.
Barry's Corner 2
Residents of Barry’s Corner congregate with banners and signs in protest of the Boston Redevelopment Authority’s plans to demolish their homes.