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2018 Planning Board
Planning Board Agendas, Transcripts and Hearing Notices from 2018.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/planningboard/planningboardmeetings/2018pb
CPAC Older Agendas and Minutes
Climate Protection Action Committee pre-2012 agendas and minutes
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2017-2018 Budget Highlights
A report detailing the Community Development Departments 2017-2018 Highlights
/CDD/publications/alphabeticaldocumentfolders/B/budgethighlights
Older Agendas and Minutes
Agendas and minutes of the bicycle committee prior to current year.
/CDD/Transportation/forthepublic/bicyclecomm/bikeolderagendasandminutes
Older Agendas and Minutes
Agendas and minutes of the Pedestrian Committee prior to current year.
/CDD/Transportation/forthepublic/pedestriancomm/pedolderagendasandminutes
Getting Around Cambridge Magazine (2018)
This annual magazine highlights sustainable transportation resources, programs, and initiatives in Cambridge.
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Getting Around Cambridge Magazine (2018)
This annual magazine highlights sustainable transportation resources, programs, and initiatives in Cambridge.
/CDD/publications/alphabeticaldocumentfolders/gettingaroundcambridgemagazine2018
Town Gown Archive
Copies of older Town Gown reports.
/CDD/planud/institutionalplanning/towngownarchive
2018 Central Square Commercial District Assessment
The purpose of this report is to better understand the district's current business landscape and guide business growth and development.
/CDD/publications/alphabeticaldocumentfolders/centralsquarecommercialdistrictassessment
Low Carbon Energy Supply Strategy 2018
The purpose of this study was to determine current and future energy demand, assess the potential for renewable energy generation in Cambridge, develop technical scenarios for renewable energy delivery systems, and evaluate the risks, benefits, and feasibility of each scenario along with discussion of potential implementation pathways.
/CDD/publications/alphabeticaldocumentfolders/L/lowcarbonenergysupplystrategy2018
PARKing Day
PARK(ing) Day is an annual worldwide event where artists, designers and citizens transform metered parking spots into temporary public parks.
/CDD/Projects/Transportation/parkingday
History of Comprehensive Planning
From 2016 to 2019, the city undertook a process, Envision Cambridge, which resulted in a series of recommendations guiding the City to a more sustainable and equitable future by the year 2030.
/CDD/planud/masterplan/growthpolicy
Adopted Zoning Amendments
Listing of adopted amendments to the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/Zoning/Amendments/adoptedzoningamendments
Municipal GHG Inventory
Greenhouse gas inventory for Cambridge's municipal operations. City of Cambridge Municipal GHG emissions from 2008 through 2012 were inventoried using The Climate Registry’s Local Government Operations Protocol (LGOP) and General Reporting Protocol (GRP).
/CDD/climateandenergy/municipalsustainability/municipalghginventory
Central Square Advisory Committee
The Central Square Advisory Committee is appointed by the City Manager to undertake all large project reviews, receive all applications for variances and special permits for activities within the Central Square Overlay District, and monitor the progress of the Central Square non-zoning recommendations of the K2C2 Study.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/advcomms/centraladvcomm
Letters of Commitment
Some sections of the Zoning Ordinance refer to Letters of Commitment describing agreements between the City of Cambridge and a property owner or developer related to a particular zoning change.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/Zoning/commitmentletters
Chapman Arms
Located at 122 Mount Auburn Street the Chapman Arms Apartments, formerly known as the Craigie Arms, was purchased by Homeowners Rehab Inc. in 2011, preserving 25 affordable housing units. Major rehab was completed in Summer of 2014.
/CDD/Projects/Housing/chapmanarms
Climate Action Plans and Reports (2002 - 2015)
A series of plans and reports describe and evaluate the current status of Cambridge’s efforts to achieve the city's climate protection goals.
/CDD/climateandenergy/climatechangeplanning/climateactionplan/climateactionplanreports
Past Zoning Amendments Not Adopted
Proposed Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance that were not adopted, either due to being placed on file because the time period for consideration had expired, or due to failure to receive the necessary votes on consideration by the City Council.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/Zoning/Amendments/pastzoningamendmentsnotadopted
Planning Studies
The Community Development Departments collaborates with other City departments to conduct planning studies of varying scales, often with goals to rezone, solve a particular problem, or create documentation of a topic.
/CDD/planud/planningstudies
Reports & Presentations
Statistical profiles, reports, and presentations contained here summarize a variety of information about Cambridge.
/CDD/factsandmaps/reportsandpublications
Transportation Data
Journey to Work and related data about commuting and transportation patterns in Cambridge.
/CDD/factsandmaps/transportationdata
Public Advisory Consultation
Information about projects subject to the Public Advisory Consultation provisions of the zoning ordinance.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/developmentreview/publicadvisoryconsultation
2011 Planning Board
Planning Board Agendas, Transcripts and Hearing Notices from 2011
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/planningboard/planningboardmeetings/2011pb
Amigos School Play Area
The City of Cambridge completed the renovation of the Amigos School play area in 2018.
/CDD/parks/parksinfo/Parks/amigosschoolyard
2016 Planning Board
Planning Board Agendas, Transcripts and Hearing Notices from 2016.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/planningboard/planningboardmeetings/2016pb
2017 Planning Board
Planning Board Agendas, Transcripts and Hearing Notices from 2017.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/planningboard/planningboardmeetings/2017pb
Other Sustainability Information
In addition to initiatives to make buildings and vehicles more sustainable, the City addresses other issues including: Urban forestry, Recycling, composting, and waste reduction, Environmentally preferable purchasing, Stormwater management and Safe drinking water supply.
/CDD/climateandenergy/municipalsustainability/othersustainabilityissues
Neighborhood Demographics Profile 2013
Includes a series of charts and tables with information about the 13 neighborhoods of Cambridge, as well as citywide statistics. The document was last updated during 2013 to incorporate complete data from the 2010 US Census and the 2006 to 2011 American Community Survey.
/CDD/publications/alphabeticaldocumentfolders/N/neighbirhooddemographicsprofile2013
2012 Planning Board
Planning Board Agendas, Transcripts and Hearing Notices from 2012
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/planningboard/planningboardmeetings/2012pb
2010 Planning Board
Planning Board Agendas, Transcripts and Hearing Notices from 2010
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2013 Planning Board
Planning Board Agendas, Transcripts and Hearing Notices from 2013.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/planningboard/planningboardmeetings/2013pb
2014 Planning Board
Planning Board Agendas, Transcripts and Hearing Notices from 2014.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/planningboard/planningboardmeetings/2014pb
Lincoln Way
In 2013 Cambridge Housing Authority completed the revitalization of Lincoln Way Apartments, finishing construction of 70 new apartments.
/CDD/Projects/Housing/lincolnway
2015 Planning Board
Planning Board Agendas, Transcripts and Hearing Notices from 2015.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/planningboard/planningboardmeetings/2015pb
2019 Planning Board
Planning Board Agendas, Transcripts and Hearing Notices from 2019.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/planningboard/planningboardmeetings/2019pb
Lower Massachusetts Avenue
In 2011, the City of Cambridge Community Development Department began a study to explore ways to improve the character of Mass Avenue from Cambridge Commons to Porter Square.
/CDD/Projects/Planning/lowermassave
2006 - 2008 Planning Board
Planning Board Agendas and Hearing Notices from July 2006 through December 2008
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/planningboard/planningboardmeetings/20068pb
Central Square
Information about the Central Square Commercial District. It includes market profile, business association and study documents about the Square.
/CDD/economicopportunityanddevelopment/aboutcambridge/centralsq
Harvard Square Advisory Committee
The Harvard Square Advisory Committee reviews applications for variances and special permits within the Harvard Square Overlay District.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/advcomms/harvardadvcomm
CDBG 2010 - 2015 Five Year Plan
Five-Year Consolidated Plan delineating the broad objectives of CDBG funded programs and initiatives The current Five-Year Plan covers fiscal years 2011 through 2015.
/CDD/publications/alphabeticaldocumentfolders/C/cdbg5yearplan
Brattle Street Two-way Separated Bike Lane
The City used Participatory Budgeting funds to install a two-way separated bicycle facility on Brattle Street in July 2017, informed by historic analyses and discussions, and aligned with the Vision Zero and Complete Streets Policies and additional City policies (Climate Action Plan, Growth Policy, Vehicle Trip Reduction Ordinance, School Wellness Policy, and others).
/CDD/Projects/Transportation/brattlestreettwowayseparatedbikelane
Kendall Square Central Square Planning Study (K2C2)
The City of Cambridge completed a comprehensive planning study to develop a vision for Central Square, Kendall Square, and the area along Main Street connecting the two squares including the Osborn Triangle.
/CDD/Projects/Planning/K2C2
Cambridgeport Parks
In 2013 the City completed the renovation three neighborhood parks in Cambridgeport. Alberico Park, David Nunes (Old Morse) Park, and Fulmore Park are small to moderately sized parks located in Cambridgeport along Allston Street and Sidney Street.
/CDD/parks/parksinfo/Parks/cportparks
Bicycle Crash Information
This City of Cambridge has been analyzing crash data in depth.
/CDD/Transportation/gettingaroundcambridge/bikesincambridge/bicyclecrashinformation
Haggerty School Playground
The renovation of the Haggerty School Playground was completed in 2015.
/CDD/parks/parksinfo/Parks/haggertyschoolplayground
Cambridgeport School Playground
The Cambridgeport School Playground, located in the Port neighborhood, was renovated in 2016.
/CDD/parks/parksinfo/Parks/cambridgeportschoolplayground
East Cambridge
Information about the East Cambridge Commercial District. It includes market profile, business association and study documents about the area.
/CDD/economicopportunityanddevelopment/aboutcambridge/eastcamb
June 2014 Open House Infographics
Infographics presented at the June, 12, 2014 Open House for the Cambridge Bicycle Network Plan.
/CDD/Transportation/gettingaroundcambridge/bikesincambridge/bicyclenetworkplan/openhousein...
Hurley Street Park
The City of Cambridge completed a comprehensive renovation of Hurley Street Park in East Cambridge in 2015.
/CDD/parks/parksinfo/Parks/hurleystreetpark
Elm and Hampshire Plaza
A comprehensive renovation for Elm and Hampshire Plaza in the Wellington-Harrington neighborhood was completed in 2015.
/CDD/parks/parksinfo/Parks/elmandhampshireplaza
Available Webinars and Video Workshops
This page lists available recorded business development workshops available to Cambridge residents and business owners.
/CDD/economicopportunityanddevelopment/smallbusinessassistance/Workshops/availablerecorded...
Putnam Green
Putnam Green development 40 units of affordable rental housing at 625 Putnam Avenue completed in 2012.
/CDD/Projects/Housing/putnamgreen
Brookline Street
Brookline Street reconstruction project, completed Fall 2010, included sidewalk replacement, repaving, and replacement of the water and sewer lines. Design improvements included traffic calming, safer pedestrian crossings, bicycle lanes and the addition of many more street trees.
/CDD/Transportation/projects/completedprojects/brooklinestreet
Whittemore Avenue Area Traffic Calming
The 2011 reconstruction of Whittemore Avenue, Alewife Parkway to Magoun Street included traffic calming elements to reduce vehicle speeds and enhance safety for pedestrians
/CDD/Projects/trafficcalming/whittemoreavenuearea
Planning Board Information
General information about the Cambridge Planning Board including membership and rules.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/planningboard/planningboardinformation
Costa Lopez Park
Costa Lopez Taylor Park is located on Charles Street in East Cambridge and includes a new "pocket park" space with community gardens created in 2008.
/CDD/parks/parksinfo/Parks/costalopezpark
Waterhouse Street Traffic Calming
Completed in 2013, in addition to sidewalk and roadway reconstruction, the project includes traffic calming elements to reduce vehicle speeds and enhance safety for pedestrians.
/CDD/Projects/trafficcalming/waterhousestreet
North Massachusetts Avenue
In 2010, the City of Cambridge Community Development Department began a study to explore ways to improve the character of “North Mass Ave” from Beech Street to the Arlington line, with the goal of developing recommendations for improvements that address zoning and urban design objectives.
/CDD/Projects/Planning/northmassachusettsavenue
Elevator Projects
Learn about MBTA elevator projects in Cambridge.
/CDD/Transportation/regionalplanning/masstransit/elevatorprojects
Street Lighting
The 2010 City Lighting Study, on which the Electrical Department and the Community Development Department collaborated, called for the evaluation of emerging LED (light emitting diode) street light fixtures.
/CDD/climateandenergy/municipalsustainability/streetlighting
Mt. Auburn Street Bus Priority Pilot
Cambridge, in partnership with Watertown, was awarded a community grant from the Barr Foundation to work with the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) to pilot bus priority improvements for routes 71 and 73 along Mt. Auburn Street west of Fresh Pond Parkway. The demonstration project includes the first dedicated bus lanes in Cambridge and new bike lanes, as well as transit signal priority. It uses temporary materials like paint and signs, which will remain in place during the evaluation, and is the first step towards implementing a long-term plan for the Mt. Auburn corridor.
/CDD/Transportation/projects/completedprojects/mtauburnstreetbusprioritydemonstration
Putnam Square - 2 Mt Auburn Street
During 2013 Homeowners Rehab Inc. purchased the Putnam Square Apartments at 2 Mt Auburn Street, preserving 94 units of affordable housing for seniors and disabled individuals.
/CDD/Projects/Housing/putnamsquare2mtauburn
Kendall Square
Information about the Kendall Square Commercial District
/CDD/economicopportunityanddevelopment/aboutcambridge/kendallsq
Park Projects
Park projects and planning efforts currently underway or recently completed.
/CDD/parks/parksprojects
Inman Square
Inman Square is a lively district with a mix of housing and ground floor retail uses that gives it a strong neighborhood feel combined with shopping and dining activity.
/CDD/economicopportunityanddevelopment/aboutcambridge/inmansq
YWCA
The Cambridge YWCA completed a multi-year renovation of its 103-unit property on Temple Street in Central Square in 2013. The property consists of two buildings, Main and Tanner, both of which were in need of substantial renovation.
/CDD/Projects/Housing/YWCA
Kendall Square Mobility Task Force
The Kendall Square Mobility Task Force process was established in 2015 to take a comprehensive look at mobility issues in the Kendall Square area of Cambridge, with the goal of developing a set of policy and project recommendations.
/CDD/Projects/Transportation/kendallsquaremobilitytaskforce
Aging in Cambridge
The Community Development Department working with the Department of Human Service Programs explored the housing needs of the senior population.
/CDD/Projects/Planning/Aging
Bicycle Parking Zoning
CDD, working with the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department, the Bicycle Committee and the Planning Board, developed a revised set of bicycle parking zoning requirements. These requirements were adopted into the Zoning Ordinance by the City Council on June 3, 2013.
/CDD/Projects/Planning/bicycleparkingzoning
Energy Reduction Plan
2010 plan for the reduction of energy consumption by the City.
/CDD/publications/alphabeticaldocumentfolders/E/energyreductionplan2010
Bicycle Trends in Cambridge
2011 summary document providing information about bicycling trends in the City.
/CDD/publications/alphabeticaldocumentfolders/B/biketrends2011
Greene-Rose Heritage Park
Greene-Rose Heritage Park lies along Harvard Street near the intersection with Moore Street. There is also an access point from Broadway near the intersection with Windsor Street. The park was expanded and renovated in 2008 and now includes a children’s playground, water play area, open field, benches, landscaping and trees, and public art installations.
/CDD/parks/parksinfo/Parks/greenrosepark
Climate Action Plan
The Climate Action Plan describes how Cambridge will reduce emissions across the entire city to reach carbon neutrality by 2050.
/CDD/climateandenergy/climatechangeplanning/climateactionplan
Community Emissions
The Community-Wide GHG Inventory helps the City of Cambridge benchmark community-wide emissions, and provides a necessary foundation that enables Cambridge to track progress towards emission reduction goals, and engage specific market sectors in actions to reduce emissions.
/CDD/climateandenergy/greenhousegasemissions/communityemissions
Cambridgeport Neighborhood Study 2010 Update
2010 update to the Cambridgeport Neighborhood Study issued in 2000 and previously updated in 2003.
/CDD/publications/alphabeticaldocumentfolders/C/cambridgeportneighborhoodstudy2010update
Neighborhood Nine Study 2010 Update
2010 update to Neighborhood Nine Neighborhood Study issued in 1996 and previously updated in 2004.
/CDD/publications/alphabeticaldocumentfolders/N/neighborhoodnine2010update
Guides, Permitting & Business Resources
This page includes Step by Step business guides, lists city departments that have resources for businesses, and other resources.
/CDD/economicopportunityanddevelopment/smallbusinessassistance/permittingresources
Harvard Square Kiosk and Plaza
The process to create a vision for the future governance, operation, and programming of the Harvard Square Kiosk Plaza.
/CDD/Projects/Parks/hsquarepublicspace
Alewife
Information about the Alewife Commercial District. It includes market profile, business association and study documents about the area.
/CDD/economicopportunityanddevelopment/aboutcambridge/Alewife
Housing Preservation
Describes the City's work to preserve Expiring Use housing developments.
/CDD/housing/housingdevelopment/housingpreservation
Citywide Demographics
Docmuents with demographic data covering the entire City of Cambridge.
/CDD/factsandmaps/populationdata/citywidedemographics
Outdoor Lighting Ordinance Task Force
This task force is working with City staff and a lighting consultant to evaluate existing standards, offer guidance for the creation of a new ordinance, propose new regulatory approaches if needed, and develop enforcement mechanism for outdoor lighting.
/CDD/Projects/EconDev/lightingordinancetaskforce
Temple Place Apartments
Temple Place Apartments, developed at the former location of the YWCA pool building, near Central Square, contains 40 units of affordable rental housing.
/CDD/Projects/Housing/templeplaceapartments
Housing Profile
Housing profile providing information through 2010, as available, about housing sales costs, condominium conversions and market rents, including some information by neighborhood.
/CDD/publications/alphabeticaldocumentfolders/H/housingprofile2010
Inclusionary Housing Zoning Petition
The Community Development Department commissioned the Inclusionary Housing Study to examine the current inclusionary housing provisions in the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance and determine whether any changes to the ordinance are warranted. This resulted in a Zoning Petition.
/CDD/Projects/Housing/inclusionaryhousingstudy
St Patrick_50 York St
Just-A Start Corporation (JAS) purchased the property of a former church and three surrounding buildings in the Wellington/ Harrington neighborhood, converting them into 32 units of affordable rental housing.
/CDD/Projects/Housing/stpatrick50yorkst
Past Projects
Learn how local businesses and business associations used the Boosting Business Blocks Grant (formerly known as the Small Business Challenge).
/CDD/economicopportunityanddevelopment/smallbusinessassistance/boostingbusinessblocks/sbcw...
Broadway Eco-Totem Bicycle Counter
The Eco-Totem on Broadway in Kendall Square counts cyclists via in-ground loop detectors.
/CDD/Transportation/gettingaroundcambridge/bikesincambridge/ecototem
Bus Priority
bus priority projects
/CDD/Transportation/regionalplanning/masstransit/buspriority
Bishop Allen Apts. (formerly Norstin Apts.)
Bishop Allen Apartments, (formertly called Norstin Apartments) consists of properties near the corner of Norfolk St and Bishop Allen Drive. Four buildings contain 32 units of affordable housing.
/CDD/Projects/Housing/bishopallennorstin
Transit in Cambridge
Learn more about how Cambridge participates in transit planning and the MBTA.
/CDD/Transportation/regionalplanning/masstransit
Evaluations and Studies
Evaluations and Studies are conducted by the City of Cambridge on many projects.
/CDD/Transportation/programs/evaluationsandstudies
Alberico Park
Proposed improvements to Alberico Park
/CDD/Projects/Parks/albericopark
Envision Cambridge
The City of Cambridge is embarking on a citywide comprehensive planning process to create a shared vision for the city and its future. Through the citywide planning process, the City aims to develop policy and design goals and actionable recommendations to guide future change and promote the well-being of residents, businesses, and stakeholders in the midst of local, regional, and global trends. The citywide planning process aims to integrate and build upon the City’s existing policies, programs, and initiatives through an inclusive, wide-reaching process that looks beyond traditional planning efforts to guide future change in Cambridge.
/CDD/Projects/Planning/citywideplanning
Green Building Task Force Recommendations
The Green Building/Zoning Task Force was appointed by the City Manager in April 2008 to work with City staff and analyze various approaches and to encourage energy efficient building practices.
/CDD/publications/alphabeticaldocumentfolders/G/greenbuildingtaskforce2009
Central Square Red Ribbon Committee Report 2011
2011 report exploring the existing character and quality of life in Central Square and needed to ensure and enhance the future social, economic, and residential vitality and viability of the Square.
/CDD/publications/alphabeticaldocumentfolders/C/centralsquareredribbon2011
Open Space and Recreation Plan
Current seven-Year Open Space and Recreation Plan covering the period 2009 to 2016. Required by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs for eligibility for open space funding.
/CDD/publications/alphabeticaldocumentfolders/O/openspaceandrecplan2010
Logan Noise Study
The City of Cambridge is a member of Logan Noise Study Advisory Committee.
/CDD/Transportation/regionalplanning/logannoisestudy
Sacramento Field
The City of Cambridge is planning a comprehensive renovation of Sacramento Field.
/CDD/parks/parksinfo/Parks/sacramentofield
Jefferson Park - State
Jefferson Park State redevelopment project by the Cambridge Housing Authority
/CDD/Projects/Housing/jeffersonparkstate
Planning for Off Leash Dogs
Over the past several years the City of Cambridge has been continually working with residents to explore strategies for dogs to be off leash in city parks and open spaces while also considering the wider community’s open space needs.
/CDD/parks/osplanning/offleash/planningforoffleashuse
Net Zero Action Plan
The “Getting to Net Zero” Task Force will advise the City Manager on ways to advance the goal of putting Cambridge on the trajectory towards becoming a “net zero community”, with focus on carbon emissions from building operations.
/CDD/Projects/Climate/netzerotaskforce
Grand Junction Multi-use Path
Grand Junction Multi-use Path project is a rail with trail alongside or within the Grand Junction railroad right of way, which is now primarily owned by the state, without precluding future transit on the corridor. The first segment was constructed in 2016 as part of the Grand Junction Park. Since then, the City committed $10 million for the design and construction of the path north of Broadway, and MIT committed $8.5 million and right-of-way for the design and construction on MIT-owned portions between Main Street and Pacific Street. In 2019 the City began the design process for the multi-use path between the Charles River at the BU Bridge and the Cambridge Somerville city line.
/CDD/Projects/Transportation/grandjunctionpathway
Cambridge Needs Assessment
The first step of this process is to conduct a comprehensive Needs Assessment. The primary purpose of the Needs Assessment is to gain an in-depth understanding of the community's most pressing needs and service gaps.
/CDD/Projects/Planning/cambridgeneedsassessment
Bicycle Data
Cambridge promotes bicycling as a healthy, environmentally friendly way of getting around as an important part of the City's efforts to improve mobility and protect our environment. Cambridge is well suited to bicycling and more people are using their bikes every day for commuting, shopping, and general transportation
/CDD/Transportation/gettingaroundcambridge/bikesincambridge/biketrends
Clement Morgan and Pine Street Parks
These two parks in Area Four were renovated in 2010 with all new play equipment, landscaping, pathways and park furniture. Clement Morgan Park lies between Columbia Street and Pine Street while Pine Street Park is found across from Clement Morgan Park.
/CDD/parks/parksinfo/Parks/clemmorganpark
Cambridge Riverfront Plan Reconnecting People to the Water
This 2011 plan seeks to create a vision for how the Charles River may become an even more valuable resource than it already is, one that is more easily useable for everyone and provides a richer and more inviting experience.
/CDD/publications/alphabeticaldocumentfolders/C/riverfrontplan2011
Neighborhood Demographics
Docmuents with demographic data covering the thirteen neighborhoods of Cambridge.
/CDD/factsandmaps/populationdata/neighborhoodemographics
Inclusionary Housing
City of Cambridge’s Inclusionary Housing Program and Ordinance
/CDD/housing/inclusionaryhousing
List of Studies
The City of Cambridge looks to internal and external studies to evaluate transportation projects and inform decisions on best practices in facility design.
/CDD/Transportation/programs/evaluationsandstudies/listofstudies
Russell Field
This North Cambridge park is bordered by Rindge Avenue, Clifton Street, Harvey Street, and the W.R. Grace property. The Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School football team plays its games here. The park also contains two Little League fields and a soccer field.
/CDD/parks/parksinfo/Parks/russellfield
PTDM
Information about the Parking and Transportation Demand Management Ordinance, how it is triggered and what compliance entails.
/CDD/Transportation/fordevelopers/ptdm
Pilot Program
CitySmart began as a pilot program to test how social marketing affects transportation choices. We hoped to shift approximately 10% of single-occupant vehicle trips to more sustainable modes, such as walking, bicycling and transit.
/CDD/Transportation/CitySmart/citysmartpilotprogram
Watertown-Cambridge Greenway
A multi-use path that follows a former railroad right-of-way from Fresh Pond in Cambridge and to Arlington Street in Watertown.
/CDD/Transportation/projects/completedprojects/watertowncambridgegreenway
Finch Cambridge
The project, managed by Homeowner's Rehab, Inc., is a 98-unit affordable housing development.
/CDD/Projects/Housing/concordhighlands
Creating a new ECKOS system
More than five acres of new and renovated public open space will be created in Kendall Square and Eastern Cambridge over the next few years. The Eastern Cambridge Kendall Square Open Space (ECKOS) Planning Study is working to shape these new parks.
/CDD/parks/osplanning/ecambkendallparks/creatinganeweckossystem
Sennott Park Renovation Project
This very actively used park lies along Broadway at the intersection with Norfolk Street and is right next to the Area IV Youth Center. The area features multi-purpose playing fields, a playground, water play and basketball courts. One edge of the park was improved in 2010 with a walking path, ornamental fencing, park furniture and landscaping.
/CDD/Projects/Parks/sennottpark
Census Boundary Map Gallery
Gallery of maps of U.S. census tract boundaries for the City of Cambridge
/CDD/factsandmaps/mapgalleries/censusbounds
Older Bicycle Facility Projects
Older Bicycle Facility Projects
/CDD/Transportation/gettingaroundcambridge/bikesincambridge/newbikeprojects/olderbikeproje...
Morse Schoolyard
The Community Development Department is undergoing a planning process for the renovation of the outdoor play and gardening spaces at the Morse School.
/CDD/parks/parksinfo/Parks/morseschoolyard
Design Guidelines and Area Plans
The Zoning Ordinance refers to urban design plans and guidelines that apply to certain parts of the city or to certain categories of development.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/Zoning/designguidelines
Storefront Improvement Program
Storefront Improvement Program provides technical and financial assistance to property owners or tenants seeking to renovate or restore commercial building exterior facades.
/CDD/economicopportunityanddevelopment/smallbusinessassistance/smallbusinessprograms/store...
Recent Data Updates
Recent data updates including new Neighborhood Profile report, a new housing data page, 2023 Q2 update to the rent tracker dashboard and several more.
/CDD/News/2023/8/recentdataupdates
Federal Funding Plans and Reports
Information about plans and reports for federal grants management, including CDBG, HOME and ESG.
/CDD/federalgrants/plansandreports
Womens Business Month
The City of Cambridge will celebrate National Women's Business Month during October to recognize the importance of women-owned businesses and highlight the women entrepreneurs who contribute so much to the local Cambridge economy.
/CDD/News/2024/9/womensbusinessmonth
Port Landing
A housing development consisting of 20 units of affordable rental units at 131 Harvard St, Cambridge
/CDD/Projects/Housing/harvardst131portlanding
Harvard Square
Information about the Harvard Square Commercial District. It includes market profile, business association and study documents about the area.
/CDD/economicopportunityanddevelopment/aboutcambridge/harvardsq
Climate Resilience Zoning
Discussion of zoning recommendations to address climate change impacts.
/CDD/Projects/Zoning/climateresiliencezoning
New Riverside Park
The new community park in Riverside at the intersection of Memorial Drive and Western Avenue was created as part of an agreement between the City of Cambridge, Harvard University and the Riverside Neighborhood.
/CDD/parks/parksinfo/Parks/newriversidepark
Retail Strategic Plan
Best practice policies and programs that will support and enhance the ground level active use and retail environment in Cambridge.
/CDD/Projects/EconDev/retailstrategicplan
2072 Mass Ave
New, 100% affordable rental housing near Porter Square.
/CDD/Projects/Housing/2072massave
Cambridge Bicycle Plan
Project webpage for the Cambridge Bicycle Plan, the City's bicycle master plan.
/CDD/Transportation/gettingaroundcambridge/bikesincambridge/bicyclenetworkplan
Incentive Zoning Ordinance
The Incentive Zoning Ordinance requires contributions to the housing fund from developers of certain projects.
/CDD/housing/fordevelopersandpropmanagers/incentivezoning
Coolidge Place Land Disposition
Cambridge is undertaking a process to consider disposition of public land on Coolidge Place, in Central Square near Massachusetts Avenue and Douglass Street.
/CDD/Projects/Planning/coolidgepllanddisposition
Bike Parking Gallery
Bicycle parking throughout Cambridge.
/CDD/Transportation/gettingaroundcambridge/bikesincambridge/Parking/bikeparkinggallery
Huron Avenue Reconstruction
Learn more about the Huron Avenue Reconstruction project under design.
/CDD/Projects/Transportation/huronavenuereconstruction
Windsor Street Condominiums
Just A Start Corporation, in partnership with the City, redeveloped the former church and rectory at 424-430 Windsor Street into 14 units of affordable ownership housing.
/CDD/Projects/Housing/424430windsorstreet
Foundry Building
This the project page for the City-owned Foundry Building.
/CDD/Projects/EconDev/foundrybuilding
Inman Funch (Fun + Lunch)
Join the community of Inman Square for our annual Funch event! Live music performances, food available from local vendors and a different wellness activity each month.
/CDD/Calendar/2016/06/09/inmanfunch
Upland Road Traffic Calming
The reconstruction of Upland Road from Raymond Street to Huron Avenue includes pedestrian safety improvements.
/CDD/Projects/trafficcalming/uplandroadtrafficcalming
Linnaean Street Traffic Calming
The Linnaean Street reconstruction project includes curb extensions to enhance safety for pedestrians.
/CDD/Projects/trafficcalming/linnaeanstreet
Squirrelwood
Squirrelwood encompasses both the rehabilitation of the 45 existing units at Linwood Court and the 20 units at Squirrel Brand, as well as the new construction of 23 units at Linwood Court.
/CDD/Projects/Housing/Squirrelwood
Elm Place
Just A Start's 19 unit affordable rental development at 1066 Cambridge Street, known as Elm Place.
/CDD/Projects/Housing/elmplace
Central House
The YMCA sold the Central House, a 128-unit SRO facility for men, to Caritas Communities. The property was rehabbed and improved.
/CDD/Projects/Housing/centralhouse
Community Benefits Funding
The Community Benefits Advisory Committee acts on the Guiding Principles for Community Benefits Funding, adopted by the Cambridge City Council, and makes recommendations to the City Manager for the approval of grant awards with nonprofit organizations to deliver services.
/CDD/Projects/Planning/communitybenefitsadvisorycommittee
Pemberton Street Traffic Calming
The reconstruction of Fairfield Street and Pemberton Street from Rindge Avenue to Fairfield Street includes pedestrian access and pedestrian safety improvements at the intersection of Fairfield Street and Pemberton Street.
/CDD/Projects/trafficcalming/pembertonstreetatfairfield
Spring Street Traffic Calming
The Spring Street reconstruction project includes traffic calming elements to reduce vehicle speeds and enhance safety for pedestrians.
/CDD/Projects/trafficcalming/springstreet
PARKing Day Open House
Have questions about PARK(ing) Day in Cambridge? Drop in anytime from 4-7pm on April 18th and get them answered.
/CDD/Calendar/2017/04/19/parkingdayopenhouse
Off Leash Dogs in Cambridge Parks
In recent years there has been increased interest expressed by the public in providing legal opportunities for dogs to be off leash in certain city parks and public open spaces.
/CDD/parks/osplanning/offleash
Green Building/Zoning Task Force
The Green Building and Zoning Task Force analyzed various approaches and to encourage energy efficient building practices.
/CDD/Projects/Planning/greenbuildings
Transit Service Analysis Study
Buses in Cambridge operate on the street network in mixed traffic, exposing bus passengers to the same delay from congestion as drivers of single occupancy vehicles. The Transit Service Analysis Study used a data driven approach to assess bus routes in Cambridge to prioritize locations for bus priority street treatments.
/CDD/Projects/Transportation/transitserviceanalysisstudy
Pedestrian Plan
Reviews elements of the Cambridge Pedestrian Plan
/CDD/Transportation/programs/currentprograms/pedestrianplan
115-117 Rindge Avenue
Heading Home, Inc., purchased a single-family home at 115-117 Rindge Avenue and converted it to 14 supportive SRO units for disabled, formerly homeless women.
/CDD/Projects/Housing/115117rindgeavenue
Auburn Court 1 & 2
Auburn Court includes 146 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom apartments within a 6-story mid-rise building and adjoining town-house style buildings.
/CDD/Projects/Housing/auburncourt1and2
Huron Village and Observatory Hill
Information about the Huron Village and Observatory Hill Commercial District. It includes market profile, business association and study documents about the area.
/CDD/economicopportunityanddevelopment/aboutcambridge/huronvillage
STAR Plans and Policies
Partial listing of existing city plans and polices referenced by STAR Communities.
/CDD/starcommunities/starplansandpolicies
95-97 Pine Street
Homeowners Rehab Inc rehabilitated 12 existing rental units at 95-97 Pine Street.
/CDD/Projects/Housing/9597pinestreet
Inman/CAST II
The Inman/CAST II project consists of 2 properties, Inman Square Apartments on Cambridge St and CAST II Apartments on Columbia St., purchased and preserved as affordable housing by Homeowners Rehab Inc.
/CDD/Projects/Housing/inmancast
Cambridge Entrepreneurship Assistance Application Form
This page provides a link to the Cambridge Entrepreneurship Assistance Program Application Form. The Program is a 4 month financial education program for entrepreneurs in emerging technologies.
/CDD/Forms/Forms/E/cambridgeentrepreneurshipassistanceapplicationform
Population and Census Data
Demographic information from the US Census Bureau is available at three geographic levels: Citywide Demographics, Neighborhood Demographics, which provide information about the 13 neighborhoods of Cambridge, and Census Tract Demographics.
/CDD/factsandmaps/populationdata
Emergency Preparedness Resources for Businesses
This page describes resources for small businesses to be better prepared during emergencies and other natural and man-made disasters.
/CDD/economicopportunityanddevelopment/smallbusinessassistance/emergencypreparednessforbus...
Strategies and Policies
Transportation policy and planning in Cambridge emphasizes sustainable modes of transportation such as walking, biking and using transit and low emission vehicles.
/CDD/Transportation/programs/stratagiesandpolicies
Volpe Site Rezoning and Working Group
Information and updates on the rezoning and redevelopment process for the Volpe National Transportation Systems Center site.
/CDD/Projects/Zoning/pudksvolpesite
New East Cambridge Parks
Read design and construction updates related to Binney St. Park, Rogers St. Park, and Triangle Park.
/CDD/Projects/Parks/eastcambridgeparks
2020 Planning Board
Planning Board Agendas, Transcripts and Hearing Notices from 2020.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/planningboard/planningboardmeetings/2020pb
Community Development Department Leadership Update
Iram Farooq, Assistant City Manager of Community Development, is leaving the City to become the Managing Director of Campus Planning at Harvard University.
/CDD/News/2024/11/communitydevelopmentdepartmentleadershipupdate
Economic Census
Business information collected by the Economic Census conducted every five years by the U. S. Census Bureau.
/CDD/factsandmaps/economicdata/economiccensus
Western Avenue
Learn more about the Western Avenue Reconstruction Project.
/CDD/Transportation/projects/completedprojects/westernavenue
Community Resources for Entrepreneurs
This page provides a listing of a variety of local and state community resources for entrepreneurs.
/CDD/economicopportunityanddevelopment/lifesciencesandtechnologybusinesses/communityresour...
Bicycle Parking
Find out more about parking your bicycle in Cambridge.
/CDD/Transportation/gettingaroundcambridge/bikesincambridge/Parking
Carshare
Carsharing gives Cambridge residents a transportation option that complements the city’s robust transit, bicycling, and walking networks. Carshare members get the benefit of a private car without the cost and responsibility owning one.
/CDD/Transportation/gettingaroundcambridge/bycar/carshare
Sustainable Development
Cambridge has adopted policies to encourage and require energy efficient and sustainable buildings as a strategy to achieve Cambridge’s goal to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions that cause global warming.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/sustainabledevelopment
Blanchard Road
Blanchard Road from Concord Avenue to Grove Street was fully reconstructed with new sidewalks, bike lanes and a raised intersection at Glenn Road.
/CDD/Transportation/projects/completedprojects/blanchardroad
Bluebikes Youth Discount
Are you a Cambridge high school student between the ages of 16 and 19? Do you want to pay $25 a year for a Bluebikes membership? Look no further!
/CDD/Transportation/gettingaroundcambridge/bikesincambridge/bikeshare/bluebikesyouthdiscou...
Urban Design
What is urban design? This term means different things to different people.
/CDD/planud/urbandesignprimer
Open Space Map Gallery
Includes maps showing the location of public parks, waterplay areas, off-leash areas for dogs and community gardens.
/CDD/factsandmaps/mapgalleries/openspace
Pedestrian Committee
The Cambridge Pedestrian Committee works to create a more comfortable, safe, and pleasant environment for walking in Cambridge.
/CDD/Transportation/forthepublic/pedestriancomm
Building Emissions Public Forum
City staff will host a forum about proposed changes to the Building Energy Use Disclosure Ordinance (BEUDO).
/CDD/News/2022/8/buildingemissionspublicforum
Ames Street Land Disposition
The Cambridge City Council has approved the disposition of City-owned land on the eastern edge of Ames Street between Main Street and Broadway.
/CDD/Projects/Planning/amesstreetlanddisposition
Article 22 Green Building Requirements
Guidance for complying with green building requirements found in Article 22 of the zoning ordinance.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/sustainabledevelopment/article22greenbldgrequirements
Separated Bicycle Facilities
The term “separated bicycle facility” is generally used to refer to bicycle facilities that follow street alignments but where there is a physical separation between the bicycle travel area and the motor vehicle travel area, often through barriers or grade separation. They are located between the street and the sidewalk, or between the parking lane and the sidewalk and may be referred to as buffered bike lanes, raised bike lanes, cycle tracks, or one-way bike paths.
/CDD/Transportation/gettingaroundcambridge/bikesincambridge/bicycling/cycletracks
By Bike
The latest information and resources for bikes in Cambridge.
/CDD/Transportation/gettingaroundcambridge/bikesincambridge
Funding for the Trust
The Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust receives significant financial support through the Community Preservation Act. The Affordable Housing Trust also benefits from funds generated by the City’s Incentive Zoning Ordinance. harvard also provided low-interest loan funds for affordable housing.
/CDD/housing/housingtrust/trustfunding
For Homebuyers
The City of Cambridge has many programs to assist potential homebuyers.
/CDD/housing/forhomebuyers
Mid-Cambridge Action Plan
A project page for the Mid-Cambridge Action Plan. Part of the Neighborhood Planning Initiative.
/CDD/planud/NPI/midcambridgeactionplan
Urban Agriculture Task Force
The Urban Agriculture Task Force is developing an ordinance that includes 1) zoning to explicitly allow agricultural activities, and, 2) regulations to support and limit activities.
/CDD/Projects/Planning/urbanagriculturetaskforce
City of Cambridge Announces Completion of its Disparity Study
Building on the City of Cambridge's commitment to reducing barriers and working with more diverse business owners, the City has completed its first ever Disparity Study focused on the procurement of goods and services.
/CDD/News/2023/12/cityofcambridgeannouncescompletionofitsdisparitystudy
City of Cambridge Operations To Go Green
Thanks to an innovative partnership among multiple local institutions and a new wind power project in North Dakota, all of the electricity used by Cambridge city buildings, schools and operations will be 100% carbon neutral starting in 2026.
/CDD/News/2024/11/cityofcambridgeoperationstogogreen
Black, Indigenous, People of Color-Owned (BIPOC) Business Advisory Committee
The goal of this Committee is to work with City staff to develop recommendations on how the City can better assist BIPOC-owned businesses.
The Committee will be a sounding board for ideas on strengthening the City’s outreach efforts, information-sharing, business programs and policies, and overall relationship with local BIPOC-owned businesses.
/CDD/economicopportunityanddevelopment/smallbusinessassistance/bipocbusinessadvisorycommit...
Accessibility
Accessibility is built into all pedestrian projects.
/CDD/Transportation/gettingaroundcambridge/byfoot/Walking/Accessability
Community Solar Helps Cambridge Residents Save Money and Supports City’s Climate Goals
The City of Cambridge and Community Development Department today announced the addition of community solar to its long-standing Sunny Cambridge program. Now all Cambridge residents, regardless of whether they rent or own, can leverage online tools and resources from Sunny Cambridge to shop and compare community solar projects or rooftop solar installations.
/CDD/News/2023/10/communitysolarhelpscambridgeresidentssavemoneyandsupportscity’sclimatego...
Small Business E-Commerce Grant
Information about the City of Cambridge's Small Business E-Commerce Program. The program provides website and e-commerce assistance to retailers, restaurants, home-based business through grants.
/CDD/economicopportunityanddevelopment/smallbusinessassistance/smallbusinessprograms/small...
Vacant Storefront Initiative
This page describes a variety of resources for property owners who have vacant storefronts in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
/CDD/economicopportunityanddevelopment/vacantstorefrontresources
Persons with Disabilities
Getting around Cambridge for persons with disabilities, on foot or by transit or taxi.
/CDD/Transportation/gettingaroundcambridge/personswithdisabilities
Vacant Storefront Creative Design Contest
This page describes the City of Cambridge's Vacant Storefront Design Contest.
/CDD/economicopportunityanddevelopment/vacantstorefrontresources/vacantstorefrontcreatived...
Affordable Housing Trust
The Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust was established by the City Council with the mission of expanding and protecting affordable housing opportunities in Cambridge.
/CDD/housing/housingtrust
Switching your energy supply
It is possible to choose a competitive electricity supplier to deliver your electricity, but the terms and conditions of cancellation depend on the contract you sign with the competitive supplier.
/CDD/climateandenergy/energyefficiencyandrenewableenergy/switchingtocompetitivesupplyandgr...
Bluebikes Bike Share
The City jointly owns the Bluebikes bike share system with Boston, Brookline, Everett, and Somerville. New communities include Arlington, Chelsea, Newton, Revere and Watertown.
/CDD/Transportation/gettingaroundcambridge/bikesincambridge/bikeshare