Impact

The Most Sustainable Building
is One That Already Exists

Certifications & Achievements

• Re-Use

  The reuse of 92% of the existing Edward J. Sullivan Courthouse into a mixed-use development avoided the release of an estimated 9,563 metric tons of CO2 compared to new construction
  
  Equal to 11,511 acres of forest CO2 sequestration for 1 year!

• Daylighting

  Tenants will be within 50 feet of the floor-to-ceiling window line at any given time

• Cambridge Green Initiatives

  Funding development of a solar array and 20 electric vehicle charging stations

• Transportation and Walk Score

  Walk Score of 95 with proximity to the Red Line and Green Line
  
  Bike Score of 98
  
  Funding installation of two Bluebikes stations

• Community Impact

  Creation of 48 inclusionary housing units in the building
  
  The redevelopment work includes the First Street Market retail space – the project is bringing new life to the vacant ground floor and will activate First Street
  
  Significant contributions to community causes include funding for community benefits for seniors, local non-profits like East End House and Just-A-Start, and other community funds and public spaces

• Air Quality

  Exceptional air filtration: 90% to 95% particle capture compared to the standard 85% capture
  
  State-of-the-art ionization system: further particulate, odor, and pathogen reduction

• Access to Outdoors

  20,000 square feet of outdoor space