Where could a market go?

Now that we've established the need for a market. Where should one go? There are several retail spaces available that are move-in-ready vs under utilized lots that could be perfect for a new building. Ultimately this decision will be determined by how much gets raised and the expected size of the market but it's still great to get feedback on what's out there. The best space currently available in terms of location and size is 1 Broadway next to Firebrand Saints:

This location is right near the Kendall T-stop and is closer to most of the businesses in the Square. It would be perfect for those hungry minds in the CIC and the outdoor space would be perfect for your morning coffee, bagel, and reading the paper (on your tablet of course). It would also be ideal for those who ride the Red Line as it's on their way home to East Cambridge.


Another available space is at the intersection of Binney, Galileo, and Fulkerson st:

 It's a little more of a hike from the stop but it's closer to the actual "square." This location would see much more traffic from the bio companies but is still a closer walk than going over the Longfellow for those Microsoft and Google employees. Again this is a great spot for people walking home to East Cambridge.



A more ambitious (read complicated) space would be the empty lot across from Fuji on Third St:

This one could be a big win for the neighborhood compared to it's current state as a storage space for Morrisey. It would be complicated because it would require purchasing or leasing the land and likely negotiating a little extra clearance from the building behind it. Probably the best location but again the most challenging. Would also take the longest to get up and running.


This one might also be on the difficult side but would be a great use of the old Boiler building:

Business in the back and market in the front with this one. Can't you just see the glass sliding doors on the third st side? It's right across Binney st from the one above and has been empty for quite some time. There is a business in the rear of the building but this one is definitely big enough to share.




Any open spaces we're missing? Any connections with a local building owner who'd be interested in hosting a market?

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