July 2025: As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting the arts in Union Square, USQ is proud to sponsor Feet Keep the Beat: LINEAGE—an electrifying performance hosted by Arts at the Armory that celebrates the global power of percussive dance, from Kathak to Flamenco and beyond.

June 2025: US2 was proud to partner with the Boston Book Festival to support Lit Crawl Boston—a neighborhood-wide celebration of literature and storytelling held in June.

May 2025: As part of this year’s Somerville Arts Council PorchFest in May, US2 and Life Alive teamed up to bring live music to the plaza in front of the café at 10 Prospect.

May 2025: In May 2025, we celebrated National #BikeToWorkDay with USQ’s annual free Bike Check-Up Clinic at Union Square Station Plaza, powered by our friends at @get.nemo.

February 2025: In partnership with the Somerville Arts Council and Somerville Open Studios (SOS), US2 transformed a vacant retail space at the base of 50 Prospect, near the MBTA station, into a temporary community art gallery: Exhibit @ 50 Prospect. This initiative fulfills a Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) commitment to support local arts and culture through rotating exhibitions.

December 2024: In December 2024, US2 hosted its 4th Annual USQ Holiday Give, rallying community members and local businesses to support the Somerville Homeless Coalition (SHC) during the holiday season. This year’s effort collected over 600 pounds of food and essential supplies and raised more than $5,600 in direct donations to benefit individuals and families facing food insecurity.

November 2024: Life Alive Organic Café officially opened in November 2024, at the corner of Bennett Court and Prospect Street, activating the ground floor of 10 Prospect with vibrant, health-conscious energy.

October 2024: US2 has contributed a total of $475,000 in jobs linkage payments to Somerville’s Job Creation & Retention Trust (JCRT) as part of its workforce development commitments.

October 2024: In October 2024, US2 made its second $517,000 housing linkage payment to the Somerville Affordable Housing Trust Fund, bringing the total contribution to $1,034,000 to date. One final payment will be made next year, for a total commitment of $1,552,000.

October 2024: In October, US2 welcomed students from the Boston College Real Estate Club and Boston University for guided tours of the Union Square Revitalization project.

October 2024: In early October, USQ was honored to host Governor Maura Healey’s press conference at Union Square Station Plaza and our 450-unit residential project, celebrating the MBTA Communities Act and the launch of the MBTA Communities Catalyst Fund.

August 2024: US2 partnered with talented local artist Jef Czekaj to create the 3rd Annual Scenes from Somerville coloring book, celebrating the character and creativity of Union Square. This year’s edition features illustrations of eight beloved local businesses: Rococo Floral, Pop’s Pinball Parlor at Bow Market, Gracie’s Ice Cream, Reliable Market, Life Alive Café, Ebi Sushi, Vinal General Store, and Maprang Bakery.

June 2024: The MBTA has completed the installation of Passage, a striking new 3D sculpture by local artist Matt Trimble, at the Union Square Station entry.

June 2024: As part of its ongoing support for local businesses and food equity, US2 sponsored the 7th Annual Good Food For All campaign at the Union Square Main Streets Farmers Market. The campaign raises awareness and funds for the local SNAP match program, helping to create a more inclusive and accessible farmers market for all members of the community.

June 2024: In partnership with the Somerville Arts Council (SAC), US2 is transforming the public corridor between Union Square Station Plaza and the public parking garage into a rotating gallery space—part of our Community Benefits Agreement commitment to support the arts.

June 2024: With Phase 1 (D2) of the Union Square Revitalization reaching substantial completion, US2 welcomed more than 125 members of the local community for guided project tours in late June.

June 2024: US2 is proud to serve on the steering committee for Union Square Main Streets’ Keep Small Strong (KSS) initiative—an ARPA-funded pilot program aimed at building a sustainable and resilient future for the local small business community.

May 2024: As part of our commitment to public space activation and sustainability, US2 hosted two community-focused events at Union Square Station Plaza.

May 2024: As part of the final completion of the 20–50 Prospect residential project, US2 made a $234,000 Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) payment to the City of Somerville in May 2024.

February 2024: US2 is proud to serve on the steering committee for Union Square Main Streets’ Keep Small Strong initiative—a pilot program funded by ARPA to explore strategies for building a more sustainable and resilient future for the local small business community. This collaborative effort brings together local business owners, residents, USMS board members, and staff to support long-term economic vitality in Union Square.