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Additional Publications

In addition to the reports and other documents listed in the Publications Directory, the Department produces a number of other reports and newsletters on a regular basis.  These include the following:

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For paper copies and to obtain more information about a publication please contact the Community development Department at 617/349-4600 or CDDat344@cambridgema.gov.


Document Name Description Geography Year
FY22 Cannabis Business Permit Process Outline of permitting process for cannabis businesses in Cambridge. 3/15/2022
Cannabis Business Permit Info Change Request form Fillable PDF for existing cannabis business applicants to request changes to info submitted on Viewpoint 11/27/2023
Energy Efficiency Incentives for Commercial Buildings Energy Efficiency Incentives for Commercial Buildings 9/20/2019
Green Building Task Force Recommendations The Green Building/Zoning Task Force was appointed by the City Manager in April 2008 to work with City staff and analyze various approaches and to encourage energy efficient building practices. Citywide 7/13/2009
Economic Development Building Permit Brochure Brochure explaining who needs a building permit and how to apply for one. Citywide 7/3/2002
Traffic Calming Brochure Describes traffic calming and provides examples of traffic calming techniques. Citywide 7/12/2000
Eastern Cambridge Planning Board Guidelines Guidelines adopted in October 2001 as part of the effort to help define the character of future development in Eastern Cambridge. 8/2/2001
Cambridgeport Blue Ribbon Committee Report 1986 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. Cambridgeport 7/9/1986
Cambridge Biotechnology Brochure Outlines how, over the past decade, biotechnology research has emerged as a significant focus in the City's business community and advantages city offers as a place to conduct business. Citywide 7/5/2012
Bike Lane Study: How Pavement Markings Influence Vehicle Positioning 2005 paper from study conducted by the City of Cambridge that finds that when bike lanes or other pavement markings were present, bicyclists traveled further away from parked cars than when no markings were present. Citywide 7/9/2005
Bicycle Parking Guide Spells out the various requirements and guidelines regarding bicycle parking on private property in Cambridge. Citywide 7/9/2008
Bicycle Trends in Cambridge 2011 summary document providing information about bicycling trends in the City. Citywide 7/9/2011
North Massachusetts Avenue Urban Design Guidelines Handbook 1986 report establish a set of design guidelines for the North Massachusetts Avenue corridor. North Cambridge 7/13/1986
University Park at MIT Urban Design Guidelines 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. Cambridgeport 7/3/1987
Cambridge Needs Assessment Report detailing a transparent and inclusive framework for understanding the needs of the Cambridge community. Citywide 2/16/2017