This conceptual office and lab development along the busy Mystic Avenue corridor in East Somerville is anchored by a generous civic pocket plaza designed to serve not only future employees, but the surrounding dense urban neighborhood as well.

As part of Somerville’s broader urban regeneration efforts, small civic spaces like this plaza play an essential role in transforming the city into an even more connected, creative, and vibrant community. The pocket plaza acts as a welcoming pause within the urban rhythm—offering a place to gather, recharge, and engage with the public realm.

Layered planting and flexible seating introduce greenery into a highly developed corridor, while opportunities for collaboration with local makers and artists bring the space to life through creativity and expression. In addition to its social value, the plaza provides an ecological foothold within the city, supporting urban wildlife and contributing to Somerville’s growing green infrastructure network.

Together, the plaza elevates the project beyond a single building, reinforcing its role as a civic amenity that supports community life, creativity, and environmental resilience in East Somerville.