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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
Dormer Guidelines Guidelines to help property owners and design/building professionals create dormers that will increase the living space of an attic story while retaining the basic design integrity of the building and roof lines. Citywide 7/3/1996
Retrofit Program Development Process - Full Report To achieve the goals of its Net Zero Action Plan and to encourage buildings subject to BEUDO to take steps to significantly reduce their energy use, the City conducted research, qualitative analysis, and stakeholder engagement to inform the development of a voluntary, comprehensive retrofit program. 10/7/2019
Harvard Square Development Guidelines 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. 7/10/2002
Economic Development Policy 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. Citywide 7/11/2004
Neighborhood Demographics Profile Includes a series of 20 tables with information about the 13 neighborhoods of Cambridge, as well as citywide statistics. The document was last updated during 2004 to incorporate complete Census 2000 data. Citywide 7/12/2004
Kendall Square Customer Intercept Survey Summary Report 2009 report with results of survey used to develop a better understanding of what Cambridge residents and Central Square customers want in the Kendall Square commercial district. 7/12/2011
Porter Square Post Construction Evaluation 2008 study evaluating reconstruction and redesign of Porter Square and surrounding streets. 7/13/2008
Lafayette Square Project Post-Construction Evaluation 2009 report evaluating the reconstruction of Lafayette Square and surrounding streets. Citywide 7/13/2009
Climate Protection Plan The 2002 Climate Protection Plan discusses the nature of climate change and the options for local action. Citywide 7/10/2002
Inman Square - Temporary Parking Changes Map of temporary parking changes during Inman Square Intersection Improvements Project. 2/13/2019
Sign Certification Form All sign proposals must have a Community Development Department Sign Certification Form Cover Sheet, approved by Community Development staff, before receiving a permit from the Inspectional Services Department. 7/23/2018
Central Square Development Guidelines The Central Square Development Guidelines have been compiled to assist residents, property owners, developers and the City in reviewing proposed development projects within the Central Square Overlay District. 7/13/1989
Central Square Zoning Guide 1989 guide setting out criteria for the review of proposed development projects within the Central Square area. Used with the Central Square Action Plan and referenced in Zoning Ordinance, Article 20.300. 7/3/1989
Central Square Customer Intercept Survey Summary Report 2009 report with results of survey used to develop a better understanding of what Cambridge residents and Central Square customers want in the Central Square commercial district. 7/12/2009
CDBG Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy CDBG entitlement communities may define a Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area within which greater flexibility is available for the use of CDBG funds. Citywide 7/9/2006