Divisions & Programs

Publications

Year Published	Division	Topic	Description	Size	Cost
Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report Click here for more information
2006	CDBG	CDBG	The Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) is submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on an annual basis. The Report describes in detail how all CDBG funds were expended over the past fiscal year.	varies	--
Community Development Block Grant FY 2000 to FY 2005 Five Year Consolidated Plan Contact CDD for a print copy.Click here for more information
2000	CDBG	CDBG	The Five-Year Consolidated Plan delineates the broad objectives of CDBG funded programs and initiatives over a five year period. HUD reviews and approves the Plan. The current Five-Year Plan covers fiscal years 2000 through 2005, ending in June 2005.	--	--
Community Development Block Grant FY 2006 to FY 2010 Five Year Consolidated Plan Click here for more information
2005	CDBG	CDBG	The Five-Year Consolidated Plan delineates the broad objectives of CDBG funded programs and initiatives over a five year period.	2.4 MB	--
Community Development Block Grant FY 2008 One Year Action Plan Click here for more information
2007	CDBG	CDBG	The One Year Action Plan describes anticipated CDBG activities and expenditures for the ensuing fiscal year, and how these activities relate to meeting objectives as stated in the Five-Year Consolidated Plan. One Year Action Plans are published annually.	652 KB
Community Development Block Grant Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Plan Click here for more information
2005	CDBG	CDBG	CDBG entitlement communities may define a Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area that meets the threshold for low/moderate income residents and is primarily residential. Greater flexibility in the use of CDBG funds is available within the NRS Area.	93 KB	--
2000 U. S. Census Boundaries Click here for more information
2004	Community Planning	Maps	Boundaries of 2000 Census Tracts, Blockgroups and Census Blocks. Note that these differ from 1990 Census geography.	678 KB	varies
Agassiz Neighborhood Study Click here for more information
2003	Community Planning	Neighborhood Planning	A study committee composed of neighborhood residents worked with CDD staff to develop recommendations covering housing, land use and zoning, urban design, transportation, open space, institutional uses, and economic development.	1.7 MB	free
Agassiz Neighborhood Study Addendum Click here for more information
2004	Community Planning	Neighborhood Planning	Update to neighborhood Study issued in 2003.	412 KB	--
Alewife Revitalization: Alewife Urban Design Study Phase II Click here for more information
1979	Community Planning	Zoning, Land Use and Urban Design	Published in 1979, the Alewife "Fish Book" plan offered a revised vision for redevelopment of Alewife, an aging industrial area in western Cambridge.	9.5 MB	--
Alewife: A Plan for Sustainable Development Click here for more information
1995	Community Planning	Zoning, Land Use and Urban Design	Published in January, 1995, this plan identifies issues in the Alewife area related to environment, public open space, transportation, housing, economic development and urban design.	5.0 MB	--
Area IV Neighborhood Study Click here for more information
1995	Community Planning	Neighborhood Planning	A study committee composed of neighborhood residents worked with CDD staff to develop recommendations covering housing, land use and zoning, urban design, transportation, open space, institutional uses, and economic development.	550 KB	--
Area IV Neighborhood Study Update: Summary, Recommendations and Action Plan Click here for more information
2004	Community Planning	Neighborhood Planning	Update to Area IV Neighborhood Study issued in 1995	1.8 MB	--
Cambridge Institutional Growth Management Plan Click here for more information
1981	Community Planning	Zoning, Land Use and Urban Design	Serves as the policy underpinning the regulation of institutional uses in the zoning code. Assesses the relative impact on residential neighborhoods of institutional uses and serves as a guide to the Board of Zoning Appeal for granting special permits.	2.5 MB	--
Cambridge Statistical Profile Trends & Differences Click here for more information
2006	Community Planning	Demographics	Overview of basic demographic information drawn from the 2000 U. S. Census and more current housing stock information from several sources.	220 KB
Cambridgeport Blue Ribbon Committee Report Click here for more information
1986	Community Planning	Zoning, Land Use and Urban Design	Report of the Blue Ribbon Committee on Cambridgeport Revitalization. Focuses on land use, housing and urban design issues, with additional attention to open space, traffic and employment opportunities. Referenced in Zoning Ordinance, Article 15.12.	2.7 MB	--
Cambridgeport Neighborhood Study Click here for more information
2000	Community Planning	Neighborhood Planning	A study committee composed of neighborhood residents worked with CDD staff to develop recommendations covering housing, land use and zoning, urban design, transportation, open space, institutional uses, and economic development.	889 KB	--
Cambridgeport Neighborhood Study Update: Summary, Recommendations and Action Plan Click here for more information
2003	Community Planning	Neighborhood Planning	Update to neighborhood study issued in 2000.	538 KB	--
Cambridgeport Revitalization Plan Click here for more information
1983	Community Planning	Zoning, Land Use and Urban Design	Addresses the diverse needs of the Cambridgeport community by proposing a program of balanced development. The report includes proposals for housing, open space, transportation and business development improvements.	8.2 MB	--
Central Square Action Plan Click here for more information
1987	Community Planning	Zoning, Land Use and Urban Design	Used to guide actions of Central Square Advisory Committee appointed by the City Manager to undertake all large project reviews and to receive all applications for variances and special permits for activities within the Central Square Overlay District.	3.4 MB	--
Comprehensive Planning for Trolley Square and Sheridan Square Click here for more information
1995	Community Planning	Zoning, Land Use and Urban Design	Planning study of Trolley and Sheridan Squares along the northern section of Massachusetts Avenue. This report served as background information for the 2006 Trolley Square Study Committee.	1.3 MB	free
Concord Alewife Plan Click here for more information
2005	Community Planning	Zoning, Land Use and Urban Design	Key issues addressed by this study of the Alewife area include the mix of uses, including housing, industry, possible City uses, and open space; access and traffic; the character of future development; and needed zoning changes to accomplish study goals.	2.9 MB	free
Concord-Alewife Rezoning Petition Click here for more information
2005	Community Planning	Zoning, Land Use and Urban Design	This petition is based on the zoning recommendations of the Concord-Alewife Planning Study Committee. This petition will be under consideration at the City Council and Planning Board over the summer with final action expected in fall 2005.	6.3 MB	--
Demographic and Socioeconomic Profile of Cambridge Click here for more information
2006	Community Planning	Demographics	Fifty pages of charts and tables profiling Cambridge's population, economy, transportation patterns, land use and housing stock. Updated in August 2003 to incorporate complete Census 2000 data, as well as other newly released information.	920 KB	--
Design Guidelines for Dormers Click here for more information
1996	Community Planning	Zoning, Land Use and Urban Design	These guidelines help property owners, and the design and building professionals working them, create dormers that will increase the living space of an attic story while retaining the basic design integrity of the building and roof lines.	529 KB	--
Draft Central Square Development Guidelines Click here for more information
1989	Community Planning	Zoning, Land Use and Urban Design	Criteria for the review of proposed development projects within the Central Square area. To be used with the Central Square Action Plan. Referenced in Zoning Ordinance, Article 20.300.	724 KB	--
Draft Harvard Square Development Guidelines Click here for more information
2002	Community Planning	Zoning, Land Use and Urban Design	guidance for future, incremental growth and change in the Harvard Square Overlay District pertaining to new construction and renovation. Referenced in Zoning Ordinance, Article 20.50.	94 KB	--
East Cambridge Neighborhood Study Click here for more information
1989	Community Planning	Neighborhood Planning	A study committee composed of neighborhood residents worked with CDD staff to develop recommendations covering housing, land use and zoning, urban design, transportation, open space, institutional uses, and economic development.	7.3 MB	--
East Cambridge Neighborhood Study Update: Summary, Recommendations and Action Plan Click here for more information
2006	Community Planning	Neighborhood Planning	Update to the original East Cambridge Neighborhood Study published in 1989.	5.1 MB	none
East Cambridge Riverfront Development Review Process and Guidelines Click here for more information
1985	Community Planning	Zoning, Land Use and Urban Design	Specific urban design principles and land use plans for the former industrial area of East Cambridge, covering the triangle from the First and Second Streets to the Charles River. Referenced in Zoning Ordinance, Articles 13.30, 13.40 and 13.50.	1.7 MB	--
East Cambridge Riverfront Plan Click here for more information
1978	Community Planning	Zoning, Land Use and Urban Design	Published in 1978, this study served as the blueprint for redevelopment of the East Cambridge "Triangle," as well as the urban design plan for the East Cambridge Riverfront and industrial area.	4.22 MB	--
Eastern Cambridge Design Guidelines Click here for more information
2003	Community Planning	Zoning, Land Use and Urban Design	Adopted in October 2001 as part of the Eastern Cambridge rezoning. This document helps define the character of future development in Eastern Cambridge. The Planning Board uses these guidelines during its evaluation of special permit applications	58 KB	--
Eastern Cambridge Planning Study Click here for more information
2001	Community Planning	Zoning, Land Use and Urban Design	The report includes the zoning and non-zoning recommendations from the Eastern Cambridge Planning Study, as well as visions for specific focus areas: North Point, the Volpe Center area, the transition areas, and the residential neighborhoods.	5 MB	$40 per copy
Housing Profile Click here for more information
2006	Community Planning	Demographics	The Housing Profile provides information through 2003 about housing sales costs, condominium conversions and market rents, including information by neighborhood.	297 KB	--
Institutional and Zoning Overlay Districts Map Click here for more information
2007	Community Planning	Maps	Map of the zoning and institutional overlay districts in Cambridge, Massachusetts. A smaller version of the map is also available on line. See the zoning overlay map page for the link.	3.3 MB	varies
Journey to Work and Recent Employment Trends Click here for more information
2006	Community Planning	Demographics	Reviews 2000 Census Journey to Work data and current employment trends.	1.2 MB	--
Mid-Cambridge Neighborhood Study Click here for more information
1998	Community Planning	Neighborhood Planning	A study committee composed of neighborhood residents worked with CDD staff to develop recommendations covering housing, land use and zoning, urban design, transportation, open space, institutional uses, and economic development.	801 KB	--
Mid-Cambridge Neighborhood Study Update: Summary, Recommendations and Action Plan Click here for more information
2005	Community Planning	Neighborhood Planning	Updates 1998 Mid-Cambridge Neighborhood Study.	3.3 MB	--
Neighborhood Demographic Profile of Cambridge. Click here for more information
2004	Community Planning	Demographics	Includes a series of 20 tables with information about the 13 neighborhoods of Cambridge, as well as citywide statistics. The document was updated during March 2004 to incorporate complete Census 2000 data	1.0 MB	--
Neighborhood Maps Click here for more information
2006	Community Planning	Maps	Individual maps are available for the thirteen neighborhoods of Cambridge.	varies	varies
Neighborhood Nine Neighborhood Study Click here for more information
1996	Community Planning	Neighborhood Planning	A study committee composed of neighborhood residents worked with CDD staff to develop recommendations covering housing, land use and zoning, urban design, transportation, open space, institutional uses, and economic development.	1.1 MB	--
Neighborhood Nine Neighborhood Study Update: Summary, Recommendations and Action Plan Click here for more information
2004	Community Planning	Neighborhood Planning	Update to neighborhood Study issued in 1996.	1.4 MB	--
Neighborhood Ten Neighborhood Study Click here for more information
2007	Community Planning	Neighborhood Planning	Study committee of neighborhood residents worked with CDD to develop recommendations covering housing, land use and zoning, urban design, transportation, open space, institutional uses, and economic development. Neighborhood also known as West Cambridge.	8.6 MB	free
North Cambridge Neighborhood Study Click here for more information
1990	Community Planning	Neighborhood Planning	A study committee composed of neighborhood residents worked with CDD staff to develop recommendations covering housing, land use and zoning, urban design, transportation, open space, institutional uses, and economic development.	8.4 MB	--
North Massachusetts Avenue Urban Design Guidelines Handbook Click here for more information
1986	Community Planning	Zoning, Land Use and Urban Design	Guidelines for the business zoning district from Harvard Square to the Arlington border. Used by the Planning Board in reviewing proposals for renovations, new construction and other changes to the area. Referenced in Zoning Ordinance, Article 20.100.	631 KB	--
North Point Guidelines Click here for more information
2004	Community Planning	Zoning, Land Use and Urban Design	The North Point Design Guidelines are an area-specific refinement of the Eastern Cambridge Design Guidelines developed as part of the Article 19 and Planned Unit Development (PUD) special permits for the Spaulding & Slye/North Point project.	14.6 MB	--
Open Space Plan 2003-2008 Click here for more information
2003	Community Planning	Open Space	To receive open space funding from the state, a city or town must have a current and approved Open Space and Recreation Plan filed with the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs. The current version of the Cambridge Open Space Plan covers 2003-2008.	4.4 MB	--
Parks and Playgrounds Map Click here for more information
2007	Community Planning	Maps	Shows the location of all public open space in Cambridge, including playground and waterplay locations. Reverse side of map includes detailed information on park facilities and contacts for information.	537 KB	--
Report of the Green Ribbon Open Space Committee Click here for more information
2000	Community Planning	Open Space	Report of the Green Ribbon Committee of Cambridge residents appointed by the City Manager to develop criteria for open space acquisition	varies	--
Report of the Mayor's Committee on University Community Relationships Click here for more information
1991	Community Planning	Town Gown	Addresses the relationship between the City and the educational institutions that play an important role in its landscape and economy. Serves as basis for annual Town Gown Reports. Also known as the Town Gown Report.	259 KB	free
Riverside Neighborhood Study (1992) Click here for more information
1992	Community Planning	Neighborhood Planning	A study committee composed of neighborhood residents worked with CDD staff to develop recommendations covering housing, land use and zoning, urban design, transportation, open space, institutional uses, and economic development. Superseded by 2003 Report.	759 KB	--
Riverside Neighborhood Study (2003) Click here for more information
2003	Community Planning	Neighborhood Planning	A study committee composed of neighborhood residents worked with CDD staff to develop recommendations covering housing, land use and zoning, urban design, transportation, open space, institutional uses, and economic development. Updates 1992 report.	8.8 MB	--
Rooftop Mechanicals Task Force Recommendations Click here for more information
2003	Community Planning	Zoning, Land Use and Urban Design	Rooftop Mechanicals Task Force considered issues relating to commercial mechanical equipment, particularly on rooftops, in large-scale new development. Task Force recommendations fall into two categories: visual and acoustic.	760 KB	--
South Cambridgeport Development Guidelines Click here for more information
1992	Community Planning	Zoning, Land Use and Urban Design	Supplement to the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance south of Pacific Street and west of Albany Street for Planning Board special permit projects. Referenced in Zoning Ordinance, Articles 17.50 through 17.200.	870 KB	--
Strawberry Hill Neighborhood Study Click here for more information
1999	Community Planning	Neighborhood Planning	A study committee composed of neighborhood residents worked with CDD staff to develop recommendations covering housing, land use and zoning, urban design, transportation, open space, institutional uses, and economic development.	565 KB	--
Strawberry Hill Neighborhood Study Update: Summary, Recommendations and Action Plan Click here for more information
2007	Community Planning	Neighborhood Planning	Update to the 1999 Strawberry Hill Neighborhood Study.	3.4 MB	free
Supermarket Access in Cambridge Click here for more information
1994	Community Planning	Zoning, Land Use and Urban Design	The Supermarket Access in Cambridge report focused on ways to ensure adequate access to a full-service supermarket for all Cambridge residents.	1.6 MB	--
Towards a Sustainable Future: 2007 Cambridge Growth Policy Document Click here for more information
2007	Community Planning	Zoning, Land Use and Urban Design	Outlines planning assumptions and policies guiding the physical planning of Cambridge, while providing a vision for sustainable growth, a history of land use decisions, and supporting data. Supersedes 1993 version.	7.9 MB	--
Towards a Sustainable Future: Draft Cambridge Growth Policy Document Click here for more information
1993	Community Planning	Zoning, Land Use and Urban Design	Superseded by 2007 version. The 1993 version provides historical background information lacking in the revised document.	15.1 MB	--
Trolley Square Committee Final Report and Recommendations Click here for more information
2002	Community Planning	Zoning, Land Use and Urban Design	Summarizes the comments and recommendations of the Trolley Square Committee appointed to advise the City on future uses for the former MBTA trolley yard site at the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and Cameron Avenue.	423 KB	--
University Park at MIT: Urban Design Guidelines Click here for more information
1987	Community Planning	Zoning, Land Use and Urban Design	Supplement to the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance south of Pacific Street and west of Albany Street for Planning Board special permit projects. Referenced in Zoning Ordinance, Articles 17.50 through 17.200.	949 KB	--
Waterplay Locations Click here for more information
2007	Community Planning	Maps	Shows location of public open space with waterplay features.	270 KB	--
Wellington-Harrington Neighborhood Study Click here for more information
1996	Community Planning	Neighborhood Planning	A study committee composed of neighborhood residents worked with CDD staff to develop recommendations covering housing, land use and zoning, urban design, transportation, open space, institutional uses, and economic development.	594 KB	--
Wellington-Harrington Neighborhood Study Update: Summary, Recommendations and Action Plan Click here for more information
2005	Community Planning	Neighborhood Planning	Update to 1996 Wellington-Harrington Neighborhood Study Update.	3.4 MB	--
Zoning Guide Click here for more information
2004	Community Planning	Zoning, Land Use and Urban Design	Provides a non-technical overview of zoning in the City of Cambridge, covering basic definitions, the types of zoning districts and their dimensional requirements and the boards involved in zoning decisions.	--	--
Zoning Map Click here for more information
2007	Community Planning	Maps	Map of the base zoning and planned unit development (PUD) districts in Cambridge, Massachusetts. A smaller version of the map is also available on line. See the zoning map page for the link.	3.45 MB	varies
Zoning Ordinance Click here for more information
2004	Community Planning	Zoning, Land Use and Urban Design	Municipal ordinance governing zoning in City of Cambridge	1.12 MB	--
Biotechology Company Map Click here for more information
2008	Economic Development	Biotechology	Map of biotechnology compnay locations throughout Cambridge. Updated from time to time.	262 KB	--
Cambridge Biotech: The Brains of Biotech, The Heart of Innovation Click here for more information
2008	Economic Development	Biotechology	Over the past decade, biotechnology research has emerged as an significant focus for our business community. To provide more information about this important trend the Department recently published the brochure Cambridge Biotech: History in the Making.	736 KB	--
Cambridge Biotechnology Companies Listing Click here for more information
2008	Economic Development	Biotechology	Listing of Biotechnology companies located throughout Cambridge. Updated from time to time.	41 KB	--
Cambridge Economic Development Policy Click here for more information
2004	Economic Development	Economic Development	Addresses challenges and opportunities offered by the economic environment of Cambridge. Expands upon these themes, analyzes recent economic trends, and enumerates existing policies and programs that grow from them.	1.2 MB	--
Cambridge Minority and Women-Owned Business Directory Click here for more information
2006	Economic Development	Economic Development	Listing of women and minority owned businesses located in Cambridge.	815 KB	--
Development Log Click here for more information
2007	Economic Development	Real Estate Development	The Development Log, published bi-monthly, tracks large-scale residential and commercial development projects currently in the permitting or construction phases in the City of Cambridge.	varies	--
Doing Business in Cambridge Click here for more information
2005	Economic Development	Economic Development	Brochure describing programs supporting entrepreneurship, preserving a strong employment base, revitalizing commercial districts and promoting a dynamic business climate. Also includes demographic, real estate and permit contact information.	864 KB	--
How to do Business with the City of Cambridge Click here for more information
2003	Economic Development	Step by Step Guide	This pamphlet has been prepared to assist those seeking to do business with the City and the Cambridge Public Schools, and is part of the City’s ongoing effort to sustain a positive business climate.	185 KB	--
Permitting Offices Map Click here for more information
2005	Economic Development	Economic Development	Map showing locations of all City offices that issue permits.	124 KB	--
Step by Step Guide to Building Permits, with Certificate of Occupancy Procedure Click here for more information
2002	Economic Development	Step by Step Guide	This brochure explains who needs a building permit and how to apply for one.	142 KB	--
Step by Step Guide to Curb Cuts Click here for more information
1998	Economic Development	Step by Step Guide	This brochure explains who needs a curb cut and how to apply for one.	118 KB	--
Step by Step Guide to Fire Safety Click here for more information
1998	Economic Development	Step by Step Guide	Describes circumstances that require and procedures for obtaining different types of fire safety permits.	94 KB	--
Step by Step Guide to Obtaining Historical Commission Certificates and Neighborhood Conservation District Commission Certificates Click here for more information
1999	Economic Development	Step by Step Guide	This brochure explains how the Cambridge Historical Commission regulates designated historic properties. It describes the process to obtain the required certificates to alter designated historic properties and how to obtain a demolition permit.	122 KB	--
Step by Step Guide to Obtaining Permits and Licenses Required to Hold a Special Event Click here for more information
1999	Economic Development	Step by Step Guide	This brochure explains the steps in obtaining the necessary permits and licenses to hold a special event in the City of Cambridge.	205 KB	--
About the City Hall Annex Click here for more information
2004	Environmental and Transportation Planning	Climate Protection	Discusses reconstruction of the City Hall Annex office building as a Green Building meeting using the guidelines of the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program.	2.5 MB	--
Bicycle Facilities Map Click here for more information
2007	Environmental and Transportation Planning	Maps	Includes dedicated bicycle paths, bicycle lanes, pavement markings, shared lane markings, and other bicycle related facilities.	359 KB	--
Cambridge Climate Protection Action Committee 2005 Annual Report Click here for more information
2005	Environmental and Transportation Planning	Climate Protection	The 2005 Annual Report is the second to be issued and evaluates the current status of Cambridge's efforts to achieve the goals of its Climate Protection Plan.	472 KB	--
Cambridge Pedestrian Plan Click here for more information
2000	Environmental and Transportation Planning	Walking	The Cambridge Pedestrian Plan describes the role of walking in Cambridge, current City policies and projects, and the direction of future pedestrian improvements.	5.34 MB	--
Cambridge Street Action Plan Click here for more information
1987	Environmental and Transportation Planning	Infrastructure	The Action Plan provided the basis for efforts to renew and rebuild the Cambridge Street commercial corridor.	174 KB	--
Cambridge Urban Forest Canopy Assessment Click here for more information
2005	Environmental and Transportation Planning	Climate Protection	The Urban Forest Canopy Assessment was conducted to develop a baseline estimate of the tree canopy cover in Cambridge and to estimate the value of environmental benefits provided by the urban forest.	870 KB	--
Climate Protection Plan: Local Actions to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions Click here for more information
2002	Environmental and Transportation Planning	Climate Protection	The Climate Protection Plan discusses the nature of climate change and the options for local action.	3.5 MB	--
Grand Junction Rail-with-Trail Feasibility Study Click here for more information
2006	Environmental and Transportation Planning	Bicycling	The Study examines the potential alignments for creating a non-motorized trail along a historic rail corridor in Cambridge, Massachusetts while maintaining the current rail operations and accommodating proposed Urban Ring transit facilities.	12 MB	--
How Pavement Markings Influence Bicycle and Motor Vehicle Positioning Click here for more information
2005	Environmental and Transportation Planning	Bicycling	A major study conducted by the City of Cambridge found that when bike lanes or other pavement markings were present, bicyclists traveled further away from parked cars than when no markings were present.	283 KB	--
How to Get Around in Cambridge Street Map Contact CDD for a print copy.Click here for more information
2000	Environmental and Transportation Planning	Maps	Street map of Cambridge including bus routes and one way streets. Includes extensive information about public transit, biking, walking, useful phone numbers and MBTA rapid transit map.	--	bulk orders $0.29/each
Traffic Calming Program Brochure Click here for more information
2000	Environmental and Transportation Planning	Traffic Calming	Describes traffic calming and provides examples of traffic calming techniques.	357 KB	--
Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Contact CDD for a print copy.Click here for more information
1997	Housing	Housing	Reviews fair housing issues in Cambridge. To obtain a copy call 617/349-4622.		--
Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust Brochure Click here for more information
2006	Housing	Housing	The Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust supports affordable housing acquisition and development, affordable housing preservation, first-time homebuyer assistance, and rehabilitation program	2.3 MB	free
Housing Division Programs Brochure Contact CDD for a print copy.Click here for more information
2004	Housing	Housing	Short descriptions of all affordable rental, homeownership, and home improvement programs sponsored by the Housing Division. To obtain a copy call 617/349-4622.		--

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