Graduate students at a certain university now have a new committee aimed at improving housing conditions, as announced by Kaiser and Grimson.
In an effort to improve graduate student housing at MIT's Kendall Square, a Working Group has been established to evaluate the current methods and make recommendations for future needs. The focus of this initiative is on maintaining the competitiveness of the graduate student housing offerings, with a particular emphasis on recruiting and satisfying students.
The meetings will be held at One Broadway, next to the restaurant Firebrand Saints, with the first session scheduled for Saturday, March 23, from 10 a.m. to noon, and the second on Tuesday, March 26, from 6 to 8 p.m.
During MIT's public presentation at the Kendall Square Association's fifth annual meeting, Reif described the Working Group's 'dream' for future graduate student housing. However, no specific features or recommendations for the Kendall Square Initiative were provided in the presentation.
While the search did not find any scheduled Open House Discussions related to this topic, interested parties are encouraged to consult MIT's official housing website or contact the MIT Office of Campus Planning or the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority for more information. These organisations typically coordinate development initiatives and community engagement events on this topic.
It's worth noting that the City of Cambridge is actively involved in Kendall Square developments, with advisory boards and committees such as the Foundry Advisory Committee, which focuses on community planning and oversight but is not explicitly focused on graduate student housing.
As for current off-campus housing options, fully furnished apartments near Kendall Square that cover Wi-Fi are available for rent starting September 2025. These apartments, like many others in the area, prioritise proximity to MIT and Kendall Square.
The Working Group is taking into account the need for resources when making recommendations for future graduate student housing needs. Any recommendations that require new resources will be weighed against the need for resources to support the graduate student population. The ultimate goal is to recommend ways to best serve future graduate student housing needs to maintain competitiveness.
