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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
Alewife Plan for Sustainable Development 1995 plan identifying issues in the Alewife area related to environment, public open space, transportation, housing, economic development and urban design. 6/28/1995
Concord Alewife Design Guidelines 2006 urban design guidelines recommended to guide the character of future development in the Concord-Alewife Study Area. 7/13/2006
Concord Alewife Plan Study of key issues in the Alewife Area, including the mix of uses, including housing, industry, possible City uses, open space, access and traffic, the character of future development, and needed zoning changes to accomplish study goals. 11/1/2006
Statement of Interest Form for Host Community Agreement Statement of Interest Form for Host Community Agreement 1/3/2024
Aging in the Cambridge Community Outlines services available to seniors in Cambridge and discusses key physical planning issues affecting transportation, economic development, zoning, parks and housing. Citywide 7/3/2010
Agassiz Neighborhood Study Recommendations by a study committee composed of neighborhood residents working with CDD staff covering housing, land use and zoning, urban design, transportation, open space, institutional uses, and economic development. Baldwin 7/9/2003
Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust Brochure Describes the Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust and its activities supporting affordable housing acquisition and development, affordable housing preservation, first-time homebuyer assistance, and housing rehabilitation. Citywide 6/28/2006
Central Square Action Plan 1987 plan used to guide actions of Central Square Advisory Committee appointed by the City Manager. 7/3/1987
Cambridge Street Action Plan 1997 plan providing the basis for efforts to renew and rebuild the Cambridge Street commercial corridor. 6/28/1997
Supermarket Access Report 1994 evaluation of access to supermarkets and other food sources as well as opportunities for supermarket expansion. Citywide 6/28/1994
Steps to Starting a Business Explains the steps involved in starting a business in the City of Cambridge, providing an overview of the process and regulatory requirements. Citywide 7/10/2012
Recommendations Concerning a New Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance 1997 report describing recommended approaches and options for the City of Cambridge to adopt broader inclusionary zoning provisions Citywide 7/12/1997
Cannabis Business Priority A Applicant Documentation Cannabis Business Business Ordinance Priority A Applicant Documentation Citywide 9/23/2021
Growth Policy Toward a Sustainable Future The Growth Policy document outlines the planning assumptions and policies guiding the physical planning of Cambridge. Citywide 7/13/1993
Cannabis Business Locations 2023 Map of Cannabis Business Locations in Cambridge Citywide 2/24/2023