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Faust announced in December that the University would be halting construction of its $1 billion Allston Science Complex, the centerpiece of Harvard's planned 50-year expansion into Allston, due to financial troubles. Harvard's endowment shrunk by 30 percent last year amidst the recession...
...While Harvard has been reconsidering the nature of Harvard's presence in Allston—including exploring the possibility of co-developing property in the neighborhood with another institution, University officials say that Gordon's departure is not part of a shift in strategy...
Gordon came to Harvard in 2005 to create and lead the Allston Development Group and "advance the planning and development of Harvard's Allston campus," according to a statement from Faust. He has since also become involved in various other University capital projects, including the renovation of the Fogg Art Museum and the renewal of the undergraduate Houses...
During his five years on the Allston Development Group, Gordon helped develop and refine the design of the Allston Science Complex as well as Harvard's broader plans for expansion in the area. He also made steps toward relocating and revitalizing the Charlesview apartment complex, and helped establish the Harvard Allston Education Portal...
Gordon, who led the $4.4 billion renovation of Logan International Airport before coming to Harvard, will continue to work at Harvard Business School teaching real estate courses...