Devens, human settlement in Massachusetts, United States of America
Devens is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in central Massachusetts, in the United States. It is made up of former military buildings alongside newer developments, all connected by walking and biking paths that run through the area.
The area was established as Fort Devens in 1917 and remained an active military base until 1996. After it closed, the land was converted into a mixed community with residential and business areas.
The name Devens comes from Charles Devens, a Civil War general and judge. Former military buildings now serve as homes, offices, and shops, so the military past remains visible in the everyday streetscape.
Devens is reached via Massachusetts Route 2, which runs along its southern edge and connects it to nearby towns. Once inside, walking and biking paths make it easy to get around without a car.
Commonwealth Fusion Systems is building a fusion energy facility here with the goal of producing more energy than it consumes. This makes Devens one of very few places in the world where commercial nuclear fusion is actively being developed.
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