In 2012 Graffito was engaged to assist in the planning and permitting for 300 Massachusetts Avenue, the current home of Takeda Pharmaceuticals. Graffito’s work focused on articulating a vision for the ground floor that simultaneously serviced University Park and also the wider Central Square community. A commitment was made to lease the ground floor of the building to local operators, and this is exactly what Graffito and Forest City did. The ground floor is currently occupied by an athletic apparel company, 80 year old local stationary store, hybrid bar + arcade, and a critically-acclaimed local restaurant.