Directions to the Institute for Human Centered Design

By Public Transportation

The office is close to the three following MBTA stations. To reach any of these locations, please follow the directions for the station that is most convenient for you.

North Station

From the Green Line: Take exit to “Causeway Street” once on Causeway turn left and keep walking toward MGH. Portland Street will be the third street on your left. 

From the Orange Line: Take exit to “Causeway St” once on Causeway turn left and keep walking toward MGH. Portland Street will be the third street on your left.

Tip: There is a 7-11 and a Bank of America ATM location at the end of Portland St. 

Tip: There is a Subway Sandwhich Shop directly across the street from IHCD.

Haymarket Station

From the Green Line: Take the Exit to “Street & Buses” turn right onto Congress Street walk towards Edward W. Brooke Court House, at the Mobil gas station bear right onto Portland Street.

From the Orange Line: Take exit to “Congress Street” turn right in Congress Street and walk towards Edward W. Brooke Court House, at the Mobil gas station bear right onto Portland Street.

Government Center

From the Green and Blue Line: Take exit to “Cambridge Street” on Cambridge Street turn right and keep walking toward MGH, on Staniford Street turn right and walk toward the TD Banknorth Garden. Portland Street will be on your right.

Charles/MGH

From the Red Line: Get off at Charles MGH. Go right on Cambridge Street. Take a left onto Staniford Street. Proceed down until you get the the intersection of Causeway and Staniford. Bare a right onto Causeway. Take a right onto Portland.

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By Car from Nearby States

Eastern Connecticut: I-395 N to I-90 (Mass Pike) East... (Go to From West directions)

Southern Connecticut: I-95 to I-93 N...(Go to From South directions)

Hartford Area/Connecticut: I-84 East to I-90 (Mass Pike) East...(Go to From West directions)

Maine: I-95 S to I-93 S...(Go to From North directions)

New Hampshire: I-89 S to I-93 S...(Go to From North directions)

New York City: I-95 N to I-91N to I-84 East to I-90 East...(Go to From West directions)

Northern New York: I-90 East all the way...(Go to From West directions)

Rhode Island: I-95 N to Rte. 128 S to I-93 N...(Go to From South directions)

Southern Vermont: I-91 S to I-90 (Mass Pike) East...(Go to From West directions)

Northern Vermont: I-89 S to I-93 S...(Go to From North directions)

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By Car from within Massachusetts

From North:

  • I-93 South (toward Boston)
  • Take the RT-28/RT-38 exit 30 to Somerville - go 0.1 mi
  • Take the RT-38 S ramp to Rte 28/Somerville - go 253 ft
  • Turn left at Mystic Ave - go 0.7 mi
  • Bear right at McGrath Hwy - go 1.6 mi
  • Continue on Monsignor Obrien Hwy - go 0.9 mi
  • Continue on Martha Rd toward North Station/Gov't Ctr/TD Banknorth Garden - go 0.2 mi
  • Bear right at Lomasney Way - go 0.1 mi
  • Bear right at Merrimac St - go 0.1 mi
  • Turn left at Anthony Rip Valenti Way - go 176 ft
  • Turn left at Portland St - go 237 ft
  • Arrive at 200 Portland St, Boston, MA

From South:

  • I-93 North (toward Boston)
  • Take exit 23 to Gov't Ctr - go 0.3 mi
  • Bear left onto the Gov't Center ramp to Faneuil Hall/Financial Dist/Aquarium - go 195 ft
  • Bear right at North St - go 0.1 mi
  • Turn right at Congress St - go 0.2 mi
  • Bear left at Merrimac St - go 0.1 mi
  • Bear right at Portland St - go 428 ft
  • Arrive at 200 Portland St, Boston, MA

From West:

  • Mass Turnpike (I-90) East
  • Take exit 18 to Allston/Cambridge - go 0.5 mi
  • Turn right at Soldiers Field Rd - go 3.0 mi
  • Continue on Storrow Dr - go 0.7 mi
  • Turn right at Martha Rd and head toward North Station/Gov't Center/TD Banknorth Garden - go 0.2 mi
  • Bear right at Lomasney Way - go 0.1 mi
  • Bear right at Merrimac St - go 0.1 mi
  • Turn left at Anthony Rip Valenti Way - go 176 ft
  • Turn left at Portland St - go 237 ft
  • Arrive at 200 Portland St, Boston, MA

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Parking

Street parking and parking lots are available nearby. Some of the street parking is metered and the meters operate Monday through Saturday until 8:00 PM. There is also free 2-hour street parking along Merrimac Street (behind the AE office). One of the parking lots is located at the corner of Merrimac Street and New Chardon Street. The cost is $20/day, and the lot is open until 1:00 AM.

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Local Area Map

Map showing Adaptive Environments' location.

 

Extra Notes

  • We are located on the ground floor and are the first door on your right when you enter the building.
  • If the store isn't open just ring the door bell on the wall to the right., how ever if the store os open walk in and the attendant will be glad to help you.

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