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The Community Development Department is convening an Alewife Overlay District Zoning Working Group to recommend zoning and design principles that will result in new zoning for adoption.

There are programs which we undertake such as creating charging stations for electric cars, doing bike promotions and education, crating a pedestrian plan and working to place bus shelters at busy stops.

In May 2026, the Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA) purchased two existing residential buildings located at 1648 & 1654 Massachusetts Avenue with financial support from the Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust (CAHT). The CHA will convert these properties to fully affordable housing as the existing market-rate units naturally turnover. The buildings contain a total of 56,614 square feet, including 62 one-bedroom units and 17 two-bedroom units and two commercial spaces. The commercial spaces are located on the first floor of the 1654 Massachusetts Avenue building and are currently leased to Huron Cleaners and Marathon Sports. Located between Harvard Square and Porter Square in Neighborhood Nine, the buildings are located in a prominent location with near access to local restaurants, shops, and public transit.

Learning Spanish can be a rewarding and joyous journey! This class, open to Cambridge residents 60+, is about building connections, nurturing curiosity, and celebrating the lifelong adventure of learning together.

Learning Spanish can be a rewarding and joyous journey! This class, open to Cambridge residents 60+, is about building connections, nurturing curiosity, and celebrating the lifelong adventure of learning together.

Learning Spanish can be a rewarding and joyous journey! This class, open to Cambridge residents 60+, is about building connections, nurturing curiosity, and celebrating the lifelong adventure of learning together.

The Lechmere Canal Park Committee is comprised of representative of the properties abutting the park and provides advice and counsel to the City of Cambridge regarding the managment of Lechmere Canal Park.

This is your chance to share your experiences and help shape how our city supports physical activity for families like yours.

The Cambridge Department of Public Health and the Council on Aging are offering free Blood Pressure Screenings for Cambridge residents 60 and older. Cambridge Public Health nurses will take your blood pressure and provide information about how to reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke.

Cambridge is transforming its housing opportunities and fostering a more inclusive, affordable market for all residents to call home.