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Planning Board

The Cambridge Planning Board reviews plans and proposals under the Special Permit provisions of the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance and Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws, proposes or reviews zoning amendments, makes recommendations to the City Council about proposed revisions to the Zoning Ordinance, and engages in general planning efforts to improve the physical environment of the City.

PLEASE NOTE: Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025 adopted by Massachusetts General Court and approved by the Governor, the City is authorized to use remote participation at meetings of the Cambridge Planning Board. See Remote Planning Board Meetings for details.  

For updated meeting information, check the Open Meeting Portal or www.cambridgema.gov/citycalendar or call the Community Development Department at 617-349-4600.

Learn more about:

• Upcoming Planning Board Meetings
• Planning Board Membership, Rules and Other Information
• Special Permit Cases Under Review
• Proposed Zoning Amendments Under Review
• Applying for a Planning Board Special Permit
• Town-Gown Reports and Information

Housing Development Dashboard

Explore housing development projects in Cambridge with the interactive Cambridge Housing Development Dashboard. This tool gives clear information for projects at every stage of development, starting January 1, 2025. To learn more about the housing development process visit the Neighbors' Guide to Housing Development.

For More Information

Contact cddzoning@cambridgema.gov.