City of Cambridge Issues Mandatory Guidelines for Approved Construction Activity
The City of Cambridge has confirmed that its Temporary Emergency Construction Moratorium, which was originally instituted on March 18, 2020 on all construction activity for both public and private property will remain in place. Additionally, the City today released guidance to contractors that are approved to work during the moratorium. This new guidance is part of the City’s continuing efforts and commitments to safeguard the health of construction workers, all other workers associated with the construction industry and members of the public.
Shared Use Plan
Description of the Fresh Pond Reservation Shared Use Plan, with links to the final report, public comments, and fact sheets.
Housing
The Housing Department works to promote and maintain the socioeconomic diversity of the city by managing and implementing the City’s efforts to meet the housing needs of low-, and moderate-, and middle-income residents, and develops initiatives to preserve and expand the City's stock of affordable rental and homeownership housing.
Summer Food Kickoff Event
Join Summer Food Program staff for a day of fun and free food to kick off the 2026 Summer Food Program!
Tobin Montessori & Vassal Lane Upper Schools Steel Topping Off Ceremony
We invite you to join us for a Steel Topping-Off Ceremony, which will take place on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. The event will be held at the construction site located at 450 Concord Avenue, Cambridge, MA. Guests are kindly requested to enter through Construction Gate #2.
CYP Atlanta Trip
This spring, fifteen Cambridge teens traveled to Atlanta to explore Black history, celebrate Black joy, and discover future opportunities. The trip was part of Cambridge Youth Programs’ out-of-state travel program, which invites recognized leaders in CYP’s teen programs on trips to tour Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).