Palmer Street Improvements

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The City Council has expressed a desire to enhance Palmer Street, so that it may become a more active and inviting pedestrian walkway and public space, in addition to its use as a loading zone for nearby businesses.

The City is planning to introduce small improvements to Palmer Street, an alley in Harvard Square, to be rolled out starting summer 2021. Improvements are anticipated to include elements such as plantings, magnetic poetry panels, a public piano, public seating, and an overhead artistic canopy element.

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Virtual Community Meeting
Thursday, February 18, 2021
6:00 - 7:30 PM

Community members participated in this virtual meeting to discuss project goals and explore ideas for improving the street.

  • From Brattle Street at night

    From Brattle Street at night

  • Looking north toward Church Street

    Looking north toward Church Street

  • Looking south toward Brattle Street

    Looking south toward Brattle Street

If you have questions or comments, send an email to Daniel Wolf at dwolf@cambridgema.gov.