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Central Square Advisory Committee

The Central Square Advisory Committee is appointed by the City Manager to undertake all large project reviews and to receive all applications for variances and special permits for activities within the Central Square Overlay District.  The Committee meets as needed, on an irregular basis.

To learn the location of the Central Square Overlay District go to the Zoning Overlay District Map.

Advisory Committee Members

• Carl Barron
• Robert Freed
• Wendy Landman
• Gus Rancatore
• Robert Winters

Advisory Committee Meeting Dates, Agendas and Meeting Minutes

No meetings are currently planned.

Central Square Advisory Committee meetings are listed on the Citywide Calendar of Events.

 Central Square Documents and Information

• Central Square commercial district information 
• Draft Central Square Development Guidelines.  The Draft Central Square Guidelines are intended to help guide future incremental growth and change in the Central Square Overlay District, both as new buildings are constructed and old building are adapted and changed to accommodate new uses and changing fashions.
• The Mayor's Red Ribbon Commission on the Delights and Concerns of Central Square 
• Central Square Overlay District on the Zoning Overlay District Map 
• Zoning Ordinance Article 20 
• Map of Central Square  
• Central Square Commercial District 

For More Information

For more information about the Central Square Advisory Committee, please contact Elaine Thorne at 617/349-4648 or email ethorne@cambridgema.gov.