Where Passion / Meets Play

Explore Our New Neighborhood

From our unique eateries and watering holes to an eclectic cast of shopkeepers and business owners, our neighborhood is incredibly rich in culture and personality.

CX is connected by two MBTA stations, the Lechmere Green Line station and the Community College Orange Line. Meanwhile, our open spaces offer humans — and their furry friends — plenty of room to stretch their legs. Or, kick back and enjoy our outdoor seating areas that offer picnic tables, grills, bocce ball, and more. We also host a full calendar of community events, where we feature tasty creations from local restaurateurs and help raise awareness for area organizations and nonprofits.

See Yourself at CX

Our Location

Open Spaces at CX

CX offers 11 acres of public open spaces, anchored by The Common — our communal front yard.

Community workout session with yoga mats aligned on green lawn in active outdoor setting

The Common at CX
Community gathering watching outdoor movie on big screen with Cambridge Crossing chairs

Maria Baldwin Courtyard
Crowded outdoor seating area with people sharing food under colorful sun umbrellas

The Picnic Grove
Wide grassy lawn beside glass office buildings, with clear skies and distant construction cranes

William Dawes Field
Symmetrical city courtyard pathway with benches, surrounded by apartments and trees

Amelia Earhart Square
Exterior of REI Co-op retail store with modern facade, large windows, and pedestrians approaching

Alberta Virginia Scott Station Plaza
Brightly lit entry to Kendall Square Community Cycle Center featuring turnstiles and blue signage

Katherine “Kittie” Knox Cycle Center
Stairway between modern buildings leading to landscaped plaza with curved seating and tree plantings

Brian P. Murphy Staircase
Happy black puppy on leash standing on green grass during public event in Cambridge

The Dog Run at Child Street Plaza
Wide-angle view of urban stage setup under green metal bridge with chairs aligned in rows

Lois Lilley Howe Event Plaza
Mixed-use residential development featuring dark facade, expansive windows, and urban green space

Pauline Elizabeth Hopkins Lawn
People walking and jogging on landscaped pathway beside modern glass office building downtown

John Francis Gilmore Bridge

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Explore the Open Spaces at CX

CX Summer Events Return June 2025

From free fitness to outdoor movies and music concerts, we’ve got you covered!

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Lively public celebration with people dancing, laughing, and gathering on a grassy lawn

Public Art at CX

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Urban park sculpture featuring vertical metal pipes on a black base, surrounded by fall foliage

Gallery

Aerial summer event in urban park with food trucks, picnic blankets, and shaded gathering tents
Modern cityscape with glass buildings and park-front commercial center shown on sunny afternoon
Urban cyclist and pedestrian navigating bike path beside red brick wall with lush vine covering
Serene landscaped public space with stepping stones, trees, and small children near gentle stream
Glass office tower with vertical fins reflecting city skyline and adjacent high-rise apartment buildings
Cluster of modern buildings with tree-lined sidewalks and cafe storefront in urban mixed-use district
Wide aerial shot of urban district showing transit station, new developments, and surrounding greenery
Community fitness class practicing side stretches on yoga mats in park under golden evening light
Lush landscaped park creek with large boulders and trees framed by urban high-rise buildings
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