Lechmere

As the gateway to Cambridge, Massachusetts, Lechmere Square offer rich cultural diversity along the banks of the scenic Charles River. The neighborhood receives regional publicity for the highly regarded CambridgeSide Galleria, which represents one of the few fully interior shopping malls that conducts business within the greater Boston area. Once the center for candy and furniture production, Lechmere Square has moved into the 21st century information systems economy. Nearby MIT and Harvard University ensure Lechmere retains a highly trained professional residential base to keep property values above the national average. Lechmere Square has undergone a gentrification process that matches the type of structure redevelopments found in other Cambridge neighborhoods. Lechmere factories have converted into sleek office buildings and high rise condominiums that tower over the Charles River.

Lechmere sits near several historically preserved landmarks that define the cultural heritage of Boston. Bunker Hill attracts tourists from all over the country to commemorate one of the most significant battles fought during America's short history. Tourist dollars flow into Lechmere from nearby attractions such as the Museum of Science and USS Constitution Museum. The influx of tourist cash allows Cambridge to alleviate the tax burden placed on single family homeowners that work close to home at Massachusetts General Hospital. Once you leave the high rise residential and commercial developments located by the Charles River, Lechmere turns into tree lined streets replete with single and double family structures.

The relocation of Lechmere Station by the MBTA allowed the transportation agency to expand bus and light rail schedules to the neighborhood. Lechmere acts as the red line's final stop for commuters and passengers that need to connect with bus routes that travel to outer Boston suburbs. Ferry service shuttles neighborhood residents to jobs in downtown Boston, as well as carry tourists that gape in awe at the spectacular Boston skyline.