The Community Development Department is the planning agency for the City of Cambridge.

The mission of the Community Development Department (CDD) is to enhance the character and diversity of the city’s neighborhoods and support sustainable economic growth that expands opportunities for residents, enables a high quality of life within the community, and contributes to a healthy environment.

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    A Message from Assistant City Manager
    Brian Murphy

    Welcome to the CDD web page. Our goal for the site is to provide you with a wide range of easily accessible and useful information. Over the past year we have established a social media presence on Twitter and Facebook and have expanded our outreach with the goal of making it easier for the public to engage in the programs, projects, and public processes that will shape the future of our community.. Learn more about CDD.
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    2012: The Year in Review

    2012 brought another great year for Cambridge business and development communities. At a time when construction starts continue to stagnate nationally, in 2012, Cambridge had 2.7 million square feet of major housing and commercial development projects break ground. Learn more.
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    Affordable Housing: Getting Results

    The City of Cambridge has long recognized the role of economic and cultural diversity in an engaging urban environment, and of affordable housing as a component of the city’s livability. Learn more about affordable housing programs and services.
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    Climate Matters: Taking Action

    CDD takes a multipronged approach to improving the quality of our environment, and works with many partners to institutionalize sustainable practices and create urban infrastructure that models best design, safety, and environmental standards. Learn more about Climate, Energy, and Sustainability.

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