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Click here for our December edition which previews our upcoming winter programming, highlights critical street repairs in the LMA, and more.

A Message from the President 

Dear Longwood, 

Last winter, our Outside// program introduced its first ever off-season programming in the form of a one-day ice sculpture Winter Stroll. Featuring a variety of displays across 15 sites in the district, we transformed the LMA into a winter wonderland. Students, employees, patients, and visitors all came together to enjoy cookies, coffee, and hot chocolate as they traversed the district, making stops to check out each sculpture.

I’m excited to share that in a few weeks, we will be transforming this one-day event into an ongoing winter activation. Kicking off in February, we will be incorporating some of the best elements of the Winter Stroll into our new vision for a weekly program. There are many new and exciting details to come, so be on the lookout for more information. 

The driving force that motivates our Outside// program is the desire to create moments of joy for essential workers, patients, students, employees, and visitors in Longwood. While the summer season provides a variety of great opportunities for this programming, our goal this year was to think outside the box and find ways to incorporate those improvements and joy more regularly through the winter months. 

Stay tuned for our formal winter programming announcement and, until then, happy holidays!

Regards, 

David Sweeney

President and CEO

ON THE RECORD

Longwood Collective Interviews Local Artist Lanie Wurzel

Members of the Longwood Collective team had the pleasure of chatting with local Boston artist Lanie Wurzel about her inspiration for her Dog Shadow art piece located at Brigham and Women’s Stoneman Centennial Park. One of the seven unique pieces throughout the district, the Dog Shadow installation is the result of work between Outside// and Boston Art Inc., with the goal of incorporating creativity in every corner of the LMA.

Check out the interview to hear about Lanie's work, her inspiration, and her thoughts on the power of public art displays.

Learn more about Lanie.
 

IN PHOTOS

Crosswalk Ramp Refresh Complete

The concentration of life-saving care makes safety and accessibility the utmost importance in a district like Longwood. As stewards of the district, we work closely with our partners at the city and state to ensure that the neighborhood is safe and accessible for all modes of transportation. One important detail that makes a big difference is the tactile strips that let visually impaired individuals know that there is a change coming up in the ground surface.

We are very thankful to the Boston Public Works Department for making needed repairs and upgrades to 24 crosswalk ramps in and around the LMA. We appreciate the work they do all year round to keep Boston's streets and sidewalks safe for everyone.

Longwood Spreads Holiday Cheer with Toy Drive

Longwood Collective hosted a Toys for Tots collection box for the organizations in the 375 Longwood Avenue building. Participants contributed new toys including Play-Doh, stuffed animals, and play musical instruments. 

Thanks to everyone who donated, we are so grateful for the generosity of the LMA community this holiday season!

ICYMI

Winter Bike Longwood Season Kicks Off

On Tuesday, the Longwood Collective TMA held the first Bike Longwood winter tune up ever! With funding support from MassDOT, these free, 15-minute bike tune ups were available to commuters in the LMA all day long.

The next tune up will be taking place at 375 Longwood Avenue on January 7th. Keep an eye out for more information in the coming weeks!

Reserve your time slot now!

EV Charging Available at 375 Longwood Avenue

Did you know that the 375 Longwood Avenue garage has gone electric, and features 16 charging stations? Located on P2 and P4, the garage hosts 14 level two charging stations and 2 level three charging stations. Charging is free for any EVs parking in the garage.

Visit our website for more parking information.

In the Neighborhood

Inaugural Cohort of HMS Pathmakers Graduate

Congratulations to the first graduating class of Harvard Medical School's MEDscience Pathmakers! The Pathmaker Program trains Lowell-area young adults from a variety of backgrounds with key career development and lab skills training at Harvard Medical School to prepare them for careers in the life sciences. Longwood Collective is proud to support this program and was honored to attend the first graduation ceremony.

LMACCC Offering Child Care Discount

Through the end of January, the Longwood Medical Area Child Care Center is offering a NEW discount with 10% off three months of care! LMACCC offers child care to the LMA that prioritizes…

💙 intellectual growth

💙 emotional support &

💙 positive communication

Openings are currently available for full-time and part-time care for children aged 2 months to 5 years. Visit lmaccc.org to enroll today!

GETTING AROUND

MOVEmber Promotion Winners

Congratulations to Irene of Harvard Medical School and Karl-Uwe of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, two winners of our recent MOVEmber commuter challenge! Irene is a dedicated LMA biker and was awarded a year-long NEMO bike repair membership so she can access on demand roadside assistance for her bike all year long. Karl-Uwe prefers to commute by foot and won a $25 REI gift card to keep his walking shoes fresh!

Throughout the month of November, participants logged 1,271 trips for a total of 3,552 miles traveled. 

MBTA Updates Near the District

Green Line

• Service is suspended between Medford/Tufts, Union Square, and Park Street through December 20 for track work. Shuttle buses are replacing service between Medford/Tufts and North Station. Use the Orange Line downtown. Shuttles will not service Union Square - use Routes 86 and 91.

LONGWOOD IN THE NEWS

Harvard Study: Eating Dark Chocolate Could Reduce Your Risk of Diabetes by 21%

SciTechDaily

A new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health suggests that consuming dark chocolate, but not milk chocolate, may be linked to a reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D). There is an existing body of research on the relationship between chocolate and T2D but findings have been inconsistent, and few studies have differentiated between chocolate subtypes (dark versus milk).

Mass National Guard Delivers Holiday Cheer to Boston Children's Hospital

WCVB

Members of the Massachusetts Army National Guard marched onto the campus of Boston Children's Hospital deliver a $10,469 to support holiday activities for patients. The donation is part of the 164th Transportation Battalion's annual toy drive, which has transitioned from physical toys to monetary donations and is now in its 14th year.

Novel Drug Combination Shows Promise for Leukemia Treatment

Medical Life Sciences News

A novel, fixed-duration drug combination shows deep and durable responses in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), Dana-Farber Cancer Institute investigator Jennifer Brown, MD, PhD, reports at the 66th American Society for Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition, on behalf of the trial investigators.

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Joins Free Admission Boston Family Days

WBUR

All Boston school-aged children in grades K-12 will receive free admission on specific dates to nine of Boston’s cultural institutions starting January, in a move announced by city officials on Wednesday. The move marks an expansion of "BPS Sundays," a successful pilot program launched this past February that granted Boston Public School students free admission to six cultural institutions on the first two Sundays of the month.

Trent University of Canada Establishes Doctor of Pharmacy, Optometry Pathways with MCPHS

PTBO Canada

The new agreement between Trent and MCPHS streamlines the admission process for Trent’s MPS graduates applying to MCPHS’s Doctor of Optometry (four-year), Doctor of Pharmacy (four-year) or Accelerated Doctor of Pharmacy (three-years) programs at the College’s campuses in Boston, Worcester, and Manchester says the University.