The Manager's report back on a request that the City engage in discussions with leadership from the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) and the Harvard Square Business Association (HSBA) regarding a proposal to explore the feasibility of repurposing the long-abandoned MBTA tunnel in Harvard Square into a commercial or cultural space. CHARTER RIGHT EXERCISED BY COUNCILLOR AZEEM IN COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 15, 2025

How it started

Sep 15, 2025 · Submitted by Yi-An Huang, City Manager: his response to the Council’s order about a request that the City engage in discussions with leadership from the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) and the Harvard Square Business Association (HSBA) regarding a proposal to explore the feasibility of repurposing the long-abandoned MBTA tunnel in Harvard Square into a commercial or cultural space. CHARTER RIGHT EXERCISED BY COUNCILLOR AZEEM IN COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 (AR 25-32).

What happened

Sep 15, 2025 · Held by charter right one member's right to pause; the item returns at the next meeting

Sep 29, 2025 · 📨 Response received. The City Manager's report came back and was entered into the record. (Placed on file, unanimous · one absent)

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