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Copper Mill drops Davis Square tower project

Years of planning, discussion and controversy around Copper Mill, a proposed 20+ story, 500-unit mixed-use tower in the heart of Davis Square, have come to naught.  Read more Five Cambridge and Somerville climate tech companies receive state tax incentive Andrew Flynn, CEO of the developer, sent a letter to the Davis Square Neighborhood Council (DSNC) […]

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Copper Mill’s revised proposal still doesn’t work

The “new” proposal by Copper Mill includes a proposed structure that is 24 stories, down from 26 stories. Those are on top of the existing retail floors. And, yes, 24 stories for Davis Square is unquestionably still too high. The structure violates Mass Housing’s Chapter 40B design guidelines, and the project undercuts Somerville’s plans set […]