Galen Street

Watertown, Massachusetts

Located on a major corridor close to the Charles River and Watertown Square, 66 Galen is life science campus comprised of two phases, the first of which features 200,000 sf of office and lab surrounded by extensive open and green space.

The first phase green space consists of two parks totally approximately one acre, as well as wide planted streetscapes and upper level roof terraces. The northern park, situated across the street from the building entry, includes hard and soft landscaped areas: a wide open lawn, shaded seating terraces and ample bench seating. A signature artwork will become a backdrop for the park and a partial screen between the open space and a new transit hub. The second open space to the south of the site connects a 26-foot grade difference between Galen and Water Streets. This park sits on top of the parking garage and includes an undulating accessible walkway as well as multiple seating areas facing the view of the river. Both parks will include numerous shade and ornamental trees and a variety of native or adapted perennials and groundcovers.

Wide sidewalks with robust street trees, vigorous edge planting, bike racks and street furniture will set a new standard for the corridor and will enhance pedestrian connections to Watertown Square and the Charles River. Additionally the development will transform vehicular and bicycle flow by adding new traffic patterns and networks.

LOCATION
Watertown, MA

CLIENT
Boston Development Group

ARCHITECT
Elkus Manfredi Architects

STATUS
Completed 2024

SCOPE
Landscape Architecture