Share No community has been immune to the hardships of the last year. But there have been bright spots. In response to the global pandemic, scientists developed effective vaccines. In response to tragic killings, people have begun important conversations about racial injustice and equity. In response to social isolation, we’ve adopted new digital platforms and community-building initiatives. In many ways, Kendall Square has been a microcosm for those responses. The community has leaned into issues around inclusion, striven to support struggling businesses, and developed programs to overcome the loneliness and anxiety that have followed sudden changes in life and work. Of course, Kendall Square has also been home to some of the vaccine development work critical for ending the global pandemic.