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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
Pedestrian Plan Plan published in 2000 describes the role of walking in Cambridge, current City policies and projects, and the direction of future pedestrian improvements. Citywide 7/12/2000
Neighborhood Nine Neighborhood Study 1996 recommendations from 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. Neighborhood Nine 7/3/1996
Inman Square Loyalty Program Map A map of participating businesses in the Inman Square Loyalty Program 2/28/2019
Play in the Public Realm A summary of the many ways that parks and open space can be activated through programming and design. 12/3/2018
Housing Profile Housing profile providing information through 2010, as available, about housing sales costs, condominium conversions and market rents, including some information by neighborhood. Citywide 7/12/2010
Strawberry Hill Neighborhood Study 1999 report with recommendations from a study committee composed of neighborhood residents working with CDD staff. Covers housing, land use and zoning, urban design, transportation, open space, institutional uses, and economic development. Strawberry Hill 7/12/1999
Harvard Square Loyalty Program Map A map of businesses participating in the Harvard Square Loyalty Program. 4/29/2019
Wellington-Harrington Neighborhood Study 1996 report with 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. Wellington-Harrington 7/11/1996
Zoning Guide Provides a non-technical overview of zoning in the City of Cambridge, covering basic definitions, the types of zoning districts and their dimensional requirements and the boards involved in zoning decisions. Citywide 7/10/2004
Town Gown Report Addresses the relationship between the Cambridge community and the educational institutions that play an important role in the City's landscape and economy. Citywide 7/11/1991
Rooftop Mechanicals Task Force Recommendations 2003 report evaluating visual and acoustic issues relating to placement of commercial mechanical equipment, particularly on rooftops in large-scale new development. Citywide 6/28/2003
Lechmere Square Public Market Preliminary Feasibility Study 2010 report evaluating proposal to create a year-round public market on the site of the Lechmere MBTA Station, once the station has moved. East Cambridge 7/11/2010
Grand Junction Rail-with-Trail Feasibility Study Study of the use of the Grand Junction corridor as location for a linear path. 7/12/2006
Yerxa Road Underpass Project Final Evaluation 2007 post-construction evaluation of the Yerxa Road Underpass Project. Neighborhood Nine 7/12/2007
Energy Reduction Plan 2010 plan for the reduction of energy consumption by the City. Citywide 7/9/2010