About this Location

Facility Overview

The Kendall Center Green Garage, managed by VPNE Parking Solutions on behalf of BXP, is a premier multi-level covered parking structure located at 90 Broadway in the heart of Cambridge's world-renowned Kendall Square biotechnology and tech corridor. Encompassing five structured parking decks, the garage offers sheltered, climate-protected bays designed to protect vehicles from harsh New England weather year-round. A defining feature of this structure is the famed Urban Park (UP) Roof Garden perched atop the garage deck—an expansive green civic space featuring community lawns, seating, and pickleball courts directly accessible via the garage elevators. In terms of vehicle suitability, the Green Garage accommodates standard passenger cars, minivans, crossovers, and mid-sized sport utility vehicles with ease. Drivers must note a posted maximum overhead clearance height of 6 feet 4 inches (6'4"), which prevents access for high-roof commercial cargo vans, oversized camper vans, lifted off-road trucks, and vehicles equipped with high-profile roof racks or oversized rooftop cargo carriers.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Centrally positioned at the junction of Broadway and Ames Street, the facility offers unrivaled proximity to educational, medical, and technological landmarks. The campus of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is situated less than a 5-minute walk (0.2 miles) south, putting academic halls, the MIT Welcome Center, the MIT Museum, the Koch Institute Public Galleries, and the MIT List Visual Arts Center within immediate foot reach. Life-science professionals and corporate visitors are directly adjacent to the Broad Institute, Google Cambridge's multi-building campus, and the CIC Cambridge innovation offices. Leisure travelers and diners will appreciate seamless indoor and direct outdoor connections to the Boston Marriott Cambridge, The Kendall Hotel, and premier dining spots like Legal Sea Foods, Smoke Shop BBQ, and Tatte Bakery. Scenic pathways along the Charles River Esplanade and the Longfellow Bridge are under a 10-minute walk (0.4 miles) east, offering picture-perfect views across the water into Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress are straightforward and engineered for high-density city traffic, featuring primary access points along Broadway and secondary entry lanes via Ames Street. Clearly marked automated gate terminals, ticket dispensers, and scanner kiosks ensure steady traffic flow during morning and evening rush hours. Commuters and multimodal travelers enjoy world-class transit integration: the MBTA Red Line subway at Kendall/MIT Station is less than a two-minute walk away, linking passengers to Boston Common, Downtown Crossing, and Harvard Square in just a few stops. Multiple local MBTA bus lines and the regional EZRide shuttle stop directly outside Kendall Center. For regional drivers, Broadway connects smoothly with Edwin H. Land Boulevard, Memorial Drive (Route 3), Storrow Drive, and Interstate 93, making departures straightforward even during peak commuting periods.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Five levels of clean, well-lit, fully covered indoor parking bays protected from rain and snow.
Direct elevator access to the scenic Urban Park (UP) Roof Garden on the top deck (Level R).
Designated Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations equipped with universal J1772 connectors.
Clearly designated ADA-accessible parking spaces situated adjacent to elevator lobbies and accessible paths of travel.
Automated contactless payment kiosks supporting all major credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments.
Online advance booking and digital parking pass scanning via partner platforms like ParkWhiz and SpotHero.
Continuous 24/7 surveillance, comprehensive CCTV security coverage, well-illuminated stairwells, and active on-site garage personnel.

Ideal For

MIT faculty, researchers, students, and prospective students touring campus departments and museums.
Biotech, pharmaceutical, and technology professionals commuting to Kendall Square corporate offices and incubators.
Hotel guests and conference delegates attending corporate gatherings at the Boston Marriott Cambridge.
Local diners, patrons, and rooftop park visitors attending seasonal community programming, fitness classes, or social hours at the Urban Park Roof Garden.
Subway park-and-ride commuters aiming to avoid heavy downtown Boston driving and high parking tolls.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Double-check vehicle roof clearance prior to entering; the garage maintains a strict 6'4" vertical threshold.
If you are visiting surrounding restaurants or businesses such as Legal Sea Foods, request parking validation before leaving to secure discounted hourly rates.
Pre-purchase digital parking reservations through apps like SpotHero or ParkWhiz during peak weekday business hours to lock in guaranteed entry and competitive daily flat rates.
When heading to the Urban Park Roof Garden for community concerts or pickleball, enter the main garage elevators at 90 Broadway and press 'R' for direct access.
During evening rush hours (4:30 PM to 6:30 PM), use the Ames Street outbound route toward Memorial Drive to bypass heavy delays at the Broadway and Third Street traffic lights.