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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
Cambridge Cannabis Business Locations November 2023 Map of Cambridge City showing locations of cannabis business in operation and those about to open. 11/27/2023
2018 Central Square Commercial District Assessment The purpose of this report is to better understand the district's current business landscape and guide business growth and development. 4/30/2018
Getting Around Cambridge Magazine (2018) This annual magazine highlights sustainable transportation resources, programs, and initiatives in Cambridge. 6/13/2018
Low Carbon Energy Supply Strategy 2018 The purpose of this study was to determine current and future energy demand, assess the potential for renewable energy generation in Cambridge, develop technical scenarios for renewable energy delivery systems, and evaluate the risks, benefits, and feasibility of each scenario along with discussion of potential implementation pathways. Citywide 4/19/2018
Getting Around Cambridge Magazine (2018) This annual magazine highlights sustainable transportation resources, programs, and initiatives in Cambridge. 6/12/2018
2017-2018 Budget Highlights A report detailing the Community Development Departments 2017-2018 Highlights 6/28/2019
Cambridge Fair Housing Plan 2016 - 2020 This Fair Housing Plan, that includes the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, was developed by the City of Cambridge to accompany the City’s Five Year Consolidated Plan (FY2016 to FY2020). Citywide 7/1/2015
Neighborhood Demographics Profile 2013 Includes a series of charts and tables with information about the 13 neighborhoods of Cambridge, as well as citywide statistics. The document was last updated during 2013 to incorporate complete data from the 2010 US Census and the 2006 to 2011 American Community Survey. Citywide 8/18/2014
Porter Square Customer Intercept Survey Summary Report 2012 Results of sidewalk customer intercept survey of pedestrians summarizing opinions about Porter Square. 1/7/2013
Steps to Starting a Restaurant 2012 Explains the steps involved in starting a business, providing a general overview of the process and regulatory requirements. Citywide 7/10/2012
CDBG 2012 One Year Plan with ESG Amendment One Year Action Plan describing anticipated CDBG activities and expenditures for the ensuing fiscal year. Citywide 7/5/2012
CDBG 2011 One Year Plan One Year Action Plan describing anticipated CDBG activities and expenditures for the ensuing fiscal year. Citywide 7/5/2011
Central Square Red Ribbon Committee Report 2011 2011 report exploring the existing character and quality of life in Central Square and needed to ensure and enhance the future social, economic, and residential vitality and viability of the Square. 7/12/2011
CDBG 2011 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) The city submits a Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) to the HUD on an annual basis, describing in detail expenditure of CDBG funds over the past fiscal year. Citywide 7/5/2011
Area Four Neighborhood Study 2010 Update Update to Area Four Neighborhood Study issued in 1995 and previously updated in 2004. The Port 7/5/2010