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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 Lighting Study Report Reviews the inventory of public lighting, provides standards for appropriate light levels for Cambridge streets, evaluates energy-efficient light sources, and recommends luminaire types for street and park lighting. Citywide 7/12/2010
East Cambridge Riverfront Plan 1978 study that serves as the blueprint for redevelopment of the East Cambridge "Triangle," as well as the urban design plan for the East Cambridge Riverfront and industrial area. East Cambridge 7/3/1978
Eastern Cambridge Planning Study Report Zoning and non-zoning recommendations from the 2001 Eastern Cambridge Planning Study, as well as visions for specific focus areas. 7/10/2001
East Cambridge Zoning Guide 1985 design principles and land use plans for the former industrial area of East Cambridge, covering the triangle from the First and Second Streets to the Charles River. Referenced in Zoning Ordinance, Articles 13.30, 13.40 and 13.50. East Cambridge 7/3/1985
East Cambridge Neighborhood Study Recommendations by a 1989 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. East Cambridge 7/5/1989
Envision Cambridge Final report of the Envision Cambridge citywide plan. 5/10/2019
Cambridge Public Health Department Educational Materials for Customers Example brochure for cannabis retail stores to share with customers that reviews common cannabis health FAQs. 11/27/2023
Step-by-Step Guide to Fire Safety Describes circumstances that require and procedures for obtaining different types of fire safety permits. Citywide 7/10/2012
Step-by-Step Guide to Curb Cuts Brochure explaining who needs a curb cut and how to apply for one. Citywide 7/3/1998
Step-by-Step Guide to Obtaining Historical Commission Certificates Explains how the Cambridge Historical Commission regulates designated historic properties, describing process to obtain the required certificates to alter designated historic properties and how to obtain a demolition permit. Citywide 7/10/2012
FY23 Cannabis Business Permit Process Anyone seeking to operate a Cannabis Business, as defined in the Cannabis Business Permit Ordinance, in the City of Cambridge must obtain a Cannabis Business Permit from the City. 11/9/2022
Cannabis Business Permitting Ordinance Cannabis Business Permitting Ordinance Number 1409 9/22/2021
Cannabis Business List A list of cannabis businesses in Cambridge 3/15/2022
Cannabis Business Permit Timeline Cannabis Business Permit Timeline 9/19/2019
How to Do Business with the City of Cambridge 2012 summary of requirements for conducting business with the City of Cambridge. Citywide 7/12/2012