Lesley University/Art Institute of Boston
In addition to 1815 Massachusetts Avenue (see Porter Exchange and local "Japantown", below), Lesley University also has administrative offices at 815 Somerville Avenue and an auditorium at 1801 Massachusetts Avenue.
Lesley University continues to expand in the Porter Square neighborhood, with current plans to relocate the Art Institute of Boston to the North Prospect Church and a new building on the church's site on Massachusetts Avenue, across Roseland Street from University Hall.
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