The Longwood Medical and Academic Area

The LMA is a workforce powerhouse for the city and state.

73,000 workers

24,000 students

3.8 million patient visits annually

$672 million in state tax revenues annually

Happenings

  • Summer 2026

     

    THE SCIENCE CORRIDOR STUDY

    Earlier this summer, Governor Healey signed the FY27 state budget, officially authorizing a MassDOT study of potential bus rapid transit (BRT) connections within the Science Corridor, an increasingly interconnected hub of healthcare, research, education, and innovation that plays a critical role in Massachusetts' economy.

    Learn more about the Science Corridor Transit Study here.

     

     

     

     

     

     

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  • Spring 2026

     

    LONGWOOD COLLECTIVE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER: LONGWOOD HAPPENINGS

    Our monthly Longwood Happenings newsletter is the perfect way to get important, streamlined information about the LMA sent straight to your inbox. From travel advisories to upcoming Outside// events and everything in between, our newsletter has you covered! We'll keep you up-to-date on all you need to know about the Longwood Medical and Academic area.

    Click here for our March edition which highlights our new data initiatives, celebrates our Transit Drivers, and more.

     

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  • Spring 2026

     

    INTRODUCING OUR COMPREHENSIVE FRAMEWORK FOR CLIMATE RESILIENCE IN LONGWOOD

    We're excited to share our Open Space and Resilience Framework a first-of-its-kind plan to guide climate resiliency and protect and enhance open space in the LMA. The Framework translates climate data, modeling, and spatial analysis into six actionable strategies to manage these risks while strengthening the district s livability, connectivity, and open spaces.

     

     

     

    Check out the full publication here.

     

     

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