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Jonah S. Lefkoe
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First 11 Biotech Startups Admitted to Harvard’s Life Lab
The Harvard Life Lab, a new biotech research and enterprise facility in Allston, has selected 11 young companies to take up residence in advance of its November opening.
Criticized for Lack of Transparency, Boston Redevelopment Authority Applies a Fresh Coat of Paint
Backed by Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh, the BRA is seeking a facelift after reforming its management structure, neighborhood planning, and community outreach.
Harvard-Allston Shuttle Bridges Expanding Campus
The Allston Campus Express shuttle's daily journey bears witness to Harvard’s recent expansion into Allston.
City of Boston Seeks Harvard Funding for Playground Revamp
As Harvard continues its rapid growth in Allston, the Boston Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking University funding to revamp North Allston’s Smith Field playground.
Continuum Development Struggles to Lease Space
Though Continuum aims to invigorate North Allston by uniting town and gown, early lease sales at the new residential and retail complex have come in fits and starts, according to local real estate experts.
Allston Task Force Chair Opens First Meeting of 2016
Harvard detailed two updates to its Allston plans Thursday at a mostly conflict-free Harvard-Allston Task Force meeting.
Harvard Updates Allston Development Plans
Over the last two weeks, the Boston Redevelopment Authority has published two online amendments to Harvard’s Institutional Master Plan, the University’s blueprint for its Allston developments.
BRA Eyes Allston Railyard Planning in Shadow of Harvard
The Boston Redevelopment Authority gave a public presentation Wednesday night to discuss plans for Harvard-owned land in Allston, soon to be a site of tumultuous activity as the Massachusetts Department of Transportation straightens the portion of the Massachusetts Turnpike running through the land parcel.
Allstonians Frustrated with New Location of Meetings
As Harvard marches forward with Allston construction, some local residents say getting to Harvard-Allston Task Force meetings to make their voices heard is too much of a hike.
Harvard to Construct Biotech ‘Life Lab’ in Allston
Pending approval by the City of Boston, the proposed Life Lab will feature 36 lab benches, fume hoods, tissue culture and microscopy facilities, a private faculty-in-residence lab suite, conference rooms, and co-working spaces to support team planning.
Breaking Ground: New Allston Projects Underway
As Harvard breaks ground on new projects and continues with others, Allston residents can expect years of construction in their neighborhood.
In Allston, Lucky 42 Offered Dibs on Housing on Harvard Land
Forty-two applicants were chosen on Monday from a lottery pool of 386 to rent affordable housing units constructed in a residential and retail complex located on Harvard-owned land in Allston.
After Land Rights Deal, Harvard Continues Allston Expansion
Harvard and railroad company CSX Transportation completed a deal that gave the University full rights to more than 19 acres of Allston land, one of several recent Allston land deals between Harvard, CSX, and the Massachusetts state government.
Flyby Chats: HSA Shuttle Controller
As many Harvard students who made the pilgrimage to New Haven last weekend can attest, shuttles provided by Harvard Student Agencies were the glue that connected our campuses in fierce school spirit.
Spotlight: Rhodes Scholar Breaks World Record for Altruism
Garrett M. Lam ’16 couldn’t contain his infectious grin as he recalled his Guinness World Record, longest time to balance on a Swiss ball, which he set in September to raise awareness for effective altruism.
