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Grand Junction Connector
grand junction path connector to the community path project
/CDD/Calendar/2025/05/21/grandjunctionconnector
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
Grand Junction Connector
An extension of a multi-use path in Northpoint. This connection will enable safe off-road path connections between several neighborhoods, parks, and future pathways.
/streetsandtransportation/projectsandprograms/grandjunctionconnector
Members Sought for New Grand Junction Multi-Use Path Design Working Group
The Working Group will help guide the design of the Grand Junction Multi-Use Path between the Charles River at the BU Bridge, and the Cambridge-Somerville city line. The group will advise Cambridge City Manager Louis A. DePasquale and his staff on key issues related to the planning and design for this important “Grand Junction Multi-Use Path and Conceptual Transit Design” project.
/news/2019/01/grandjunctionmultiusepathdesignworkinggroup
Grand Reopening Party! (Valente)
Join the Valente staff to celebrate the reopening of the Valente Branch Library! Reconnect with neighbors and enjoy refreshments, crafts, and games.
Weather permitting, the party will take place on the front patio space.
/Departments/cambridgepubliclibrary/calendar/2025/10/22/grandreopeningpartyvalente
Grand Reopening Party! (Collins)
Join us to celebrate the reopening of the Collins Branch! Come reconnect with Collins staff and neighbors and meet the new Branch Manager. Enjoy refreshments, crafts, and games in your neighborhood.
Weather permitting, the party will take place in the back yard.
/Departments/cambridgepubliclibrary/calendar/2025/06/12/grandreopeningpartycollins
Binney Street Park
A new City park will be developed at 322 Binney Street in the East Cambridge neighborhood.
/CDD/Projects/Parks/binneystreetpark
Grant Panelists
Grant panelists who select grant winners.
/arts/Programs/Grants/grantpanelists
Preservation Grants
Provides information about the CHC's Preservation Grant and Institutional Preservation Grant programs.
/historic/permitsApplications/preservationgrants
Federal Grant Programs
Cambridge receives funds from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) programs administered by the U.S, Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
/CDD/federalgrants/federalgrantprograms
2017-2018 Panelists
Grant Panelist biographies.
/arts/Programs/Grants/grantpanelists/20172018panelists
Cambridge Small Business COVID-19 Recovery Grant
The Small Business COVID-19 Recovery Grant Program is a complementary grant program to the city’s Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant. It is a special program helping Cambridge’s U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) eligible for-profit retail, food, personal services, and creative businesses with a grant up to $10,000 per brick and mortar business. The program provides short-term working capital assistance to support businesses with inventory purchases (perishable and non-perishable), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) purchases or upgrades, and rent payments to enable businesses to open and ensure the retention of jobs after the severe interruption of business related to COVID-19 social distancing requirements.
/covid19/News/2020/05/smallbusinessrecoverygrant
Boosting Business Blocks Grant
The Boosting Business Blocks Grant offers Cambridge businesses, business associations, and groups of neighborhood businesses the opportunity to secure one-time grant funding for well-designed projects that bring together neighborhood business interests around shared goals of improved design, promotion, and business resilience in a commercial area.
/CDD/economicopportunityanddevelopment/smallbusinessassistance/boostingbusinessblocks
2023-2024 Panelists
Grant Panelists for FY24
/arts/Programs/Grants/grantpanelists/20232024panelists
Cambridge Launches Grant Pilot for Nightlife and Entertainment Businesses
Apply to the Cambridge Nightlife Industry and Thriving Entertainment Spaces (NITES) Grant! The Cambridge NITES grant is aimed at supporting the nightlife and entertainment industry in Cambridge by providing up to $5,000 awards for outdoor, nighttime events during the month of June.
/CDD/News/2025/3/nitesgrant
Grants and Loan Applications Now Available for Cambridge Small Businesses
The City of Cambridge announced that grant and loan applications are now available for Cambridge small businesses through the Mayor’s Disaster Relief Fund for small businesses and the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority (“CRA”) Loan Program. Grant applications will only be available from May 15, 2020 until May 29, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. EDT.
/covid19/News/2020/05/mdrfbusiness
Community Safety Department Announces Violence Prevention Grant Recipients
The Cambridge Community Safety Department (CSD) has announced that four local organizations have been awarded grant funding from the City of Cambridge in support of violence prevention programs and/or services.
/Departments/communitysafety/News/2024/08/communitysafetydepartmentannouncesviolencepreven...
Retail Interior Accessibility Program
This page describes the City of Cambridge' retail interior accessibility grant program.
/CDD/economicopportunityanddevelopment/smallbusinessassistance/smallbusinessprograms/retai...
2021-2022 Panelists
Panelists who reviewed grant applications.
/arts/Programs/Grants/grantpanelists/20212022panelists
Squirrel Brand
The Squirrel Brand project includes several buildings, historic preservation, and adaptive reuse to convert the former candy factory into 18 affordable rental units.
/CDD/Projects/Housing/squirrelbrand
FAQs
The Small Business Challenge Grant offers Cambridge businesses, business associations, and groups of neighborhood businesses the opportunity to secure one-time grant funding in increments of $1,000 for well-designed projects that bring together neighborhood business interests around shared goals of improved design, promotion, and business resilience in a commercial area.
/CDD/economicopportunityanddevelopment/smallbusinessassistance/boostingbusinessblocks/FAQs...
Grants
The Cambridge Arts Council makes annual grants in music, dance, theater, literature, film/video, multidisciplinary arts, and visual arts. Guidelines and materials for applicants to Cambridge Arts Grant Program.
/arts/Programs/Grants
2018-2019 Grant Recipients
Projects funded through the Cambridge Arts Council's Grant Program in 2019.
/arts/Programs/Grants/grantrecipients1/20182019grantrecipients
2020-2021 Panelists
Panelists who reviewed 2020-2021 Cambridge Arts grant applications
/arts/Programs/Grants/grantpanelists/20202021panelists
A Look at Two Federal Grants that Benefit Our Community
The City of Cambridge hosted two events this month to showcase the positive impact of federal grants such as the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership Grant (HOME) to our community. Community development activities build stronger and more resilient communities. CDBG funds can be directed toward affordable housing, neighborhood revitalization, economic development, and public services that primarily serve low and moderate income residents.
/news/2023/04/alookatfederalgrantsthatbenefitourcommunity
FLOW: Program Launch
A Cambridge Arts grant program designed to inspire and support the creation of new artistic and cultural projects that reveal and respond to The Port neighborhood.
/arts/publicart/flowgrants/flowsummary
For Grantees
Cambridge Arts and the City of Cambridge are excited to be supporting your project. To help you spread the word, below are some suggested text and templates you can use as models when composing your grant announcement.
/arts/Programs/Grants/forgrantees
Deadline Extended For COVID Recovery Grants
Cultural nonprofits active in Cambridge now have a little more time to turn in their applications for the Create Cambridge: Arts Nonprofit Recovery Grant, which offers COVID-19 Recovery Grants ranging from $6,000 to $30,000.
/arts/News/2024/03/deadlineextendedforcovidrecoverygrants
2016-2017 Grant Recipients
Projects funded through the Cambridge Arts Council's Grant Program in 2017.
/arts/Programs/Grants/grantrecipients1/2017fundedprojects
FLOW: A Grant Program for The Port
Project descriptions from the Cambridge Arts grant program designed to inspire and support the creation of new artistic and cultural projects that reveal and respond to The Port neighborhood.
/arts/publicart/flowgrants
Cambridge Announces Small Business E-Commerce Grant
Applications are now open for a new grant to help Cambridge businesses improve their web presence. Businesses can receive up to $4,000 in relief funds to improve their website, add services like online ordering or booking, and other eligible expenses.
/CDD/News/2023/1/cambridgeannouncessmallbusinessecommercegrant
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
2019-2020 Grant Recipients
Projects funded through the Cambridge Arts Council's Grant Program in 2020.
/arts/Programs/Grants/grantrecipients1/20192020grantrecipients
Cambridge Announces Small Business Operations Grant
Applications are open for a new grant for Cambridge small businesses in need of help with operation costs, including but not limited to rent relief, payroll, or other operating expenses. Brick and mortar businesses can receive up to $15,000 and Home-based businesses can receive up to $7,500.
/CDD/News/2024/1/cambridgeannouncessmallbusinessoperationsgrant
Outdoor Dining Grant
Information about ARPA-Funded Outdoor Dining Infrastructure Reimbursement Grant
/covid19/Business/Assistance/outdoordininginfrastructurereimbursementgrant
ECommerce Grant
Information about a new ARPA-funded small business grant
/covid19/Business/Assistance/ecommercegrant
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
2017–2018 Grant Recipients
Projects funded through the Cambridge Arts Council's Grant Program in 2018.
/arts/Programs/Grants/grantrecipients1/2018fundedprojects
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...
2024-2025 Grant Recipients
Overall Cambridge Arts and the City are distributing more than $300,000 to 60 artists, cultural organizations and grant reviewers via grants and stipends this year through three funding opportunities offered by Cambridge Arts: Organizational Investment Grants, Art for Social Justice Grants, and Local Cultural Council Project Grants.
/arts/Programs/Grants/grantrecipients1/20242025grantrecipients
Cambridge Announces New Small Business Relief Grant Program
The City of Cambridge announced the next round of small business relief grants today which will award over $2,000,000 to eligible Cambridge businesses. Earlier this year, the City offered grants to restaurants and night life venues and this grant program is open to businesses across multiple sectors.
/covid19/News/2022/05/smallbusinessreliefgrant
Cambridge Police Receive Grant to Help Provide Enhanced Aftercare Support for Overdose Survivors
The POST (Post Overdose Support Team) grant, which was obtained from the Massachusetts Departments of Public Health and Bureau of Substance Abuse Addiction Services through the Fenway Health Group, will help support costs related to providing aftercare support for overdose survivors. That
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2023/06/cambridgepolicereceivegranttohelpprovideenhanced...
Cambridge Announces $2.5 Million Restaurant and Nightlife Relief Grant Program
The City of Cambridge announced a new Restaurant and Nightlife Relief Grant program today which will award $2,500,000 to eligible Cambridge venues. These grants, funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), will provide relief to local, non-franchise cafes, restaurants, and entertainment venues (e.g. movie theaters, performance venues, galleries) heavily impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Restaurants and entertainment venues citywide will be able to apply for grant awards of $10,000 for allowable business expenses such as payroll, rent, personal protective equipment, utilities, goods and equipment, and outdoor dining infrastructure. Applications will be accepted from February 3-28, 2022 at 8:00 p.m.
/covid19/News/2022/02/nightlifereliefgrant
Operations Grant
The Cambridge Small Business Operations Grant is a grant program providing commercial rent, mortgage, payroll relief as well as operating or equipment expenses to Cambridge small businesses as they continue to grow and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
/covid19/Business/Assistance/operationsgrant
Free Workshops: How To Start Your Art Career
Are you starting your career as an artist in Cambridge? Cambridge Arts and the city's Community Development Department are offering free workshops to help emerging artists with financial literacy, artistic identity, grant writing, marketing, advocacy, and wellness. Workshops will be offered online during the months of October, November, and February.
/arts/News/2023/09/freeworkshopshowtostartyourartcareer
Binney Street Park
Binney Street Park, located between Binney Street and Broadway along Galileo Galilei Way, is one of three new City open spaces in eastern Cambridge. The design of the park was guided by the Eastern Cambridge/Kendall Square Open Space (ECKOS) Study and Connect Kendall Square Open Space Competition, which resulted in a framework plan for the overall network of open spaces in eastern Cambridge. This new park will feature a variety of tree plantings, a dog run, lounge and play surfaces, and will include a segment of the Grand Junction Greenway.
/Departments/publicworks/cityprojects/2022/binneypark
Become A Cambridge Heat Justice Community Liaison
As part of Cambridge’s ongoing work to protect communities from extreme heat, the Office of Sustainability is looking for residents to participate in an 18-month heat justice project funded by a state grant.
/Departments/officeofsustainability/News/2025/09/becomeacambridgeheatjusticecommunityliais...
“Still Marching 1970-2017” Exhibit Opening Reception
“Still Marching 1970-2017,” an exhibition of original photographs by Liane Brandon, opens with a reception sponsored by the Cambridge Public Library, the Cambridge Women's Commission, and the Cambridge Historical Commission. Light refreshments will be provided. Registration is not required. Liane Brandon received funding for "Still Marching" through a Local Cultural Council Grant from the Cambridge Arts Council.
/Departments/cambridgepubliclibrary/calendar/2025/03/13/stillmarching19702017exhibitopenin...
A for AI Series: AI & Career Preparedness (Main)
Jump-start your job search with an easy, hands-on introduction to AI tools that can help you shine. Learn how to strengthen your resume, explore new career paths, and build a confident professional brand — no tech experience needed.
Led by The Hope Group, an award-winning Boston-based AI education team, in collaboration with the Cambridge Public Library.
/Departments/cambridgepubliclibrary/calendar/2026/01/29/aforaiseriesaicareerpreparednessma...
5 - Cambridgeport
Cambridgeport is a diverse 0.5 square mile neighborhood located in the southern end of Cambridge adjacent to the Charles River and is bounded by River Street, Massachusetts Avenue, and the Grand Junction rail line.
/CDD/planud/neighplan/neighs/5
Members Sought for Cambridge Historical Commission
The Cambridge Historical Commission, a citywide body of seven members and three alternates, establishes historic preservation policy for the city and administers two historic districts, the Harvard Square Conservation District, the citywide landmark and demolition ordinances, and the preservation grant program for rehabilitation assistance.
/news/2024/11/historicalcommissionvacancy
Cómo Cambridge Arts cuida más de 280 obras de arte público
Cambridge cuenta con la colección municipal más grande de arte público contemporáneo de la región, lo que conlleva responsabilidades de mantenimiento.
/digital/Stories/2025/cityviewwinter2025/howcambridgeartscaresfor280pluspublicartworks
City of Cambridge Awarded $1 Million Grant to Support Dam and Watershed Infrastructure
The City of Cambridge today announced it has been awarded a $1 million construction grant from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs’ (EEA) Dam and Seawall Program that will help ensure repairs of critical infrastructure with the Cambridge Reservoir Dam, Hobbs Brook Gatehouse, and Outlet Culvert. Cambridge was one of the 21 municipalities and nonprofit organizations to be awarded over $5.6 million in grants to repair dams and strengthen coastal infrastructure across Massachusetts.
/news/2023/07/cityofcambridgeawarded$1milliongranttosupportdamandwatershedinfrastructure
Cambridge Community Benefits Advisory Committee Vacancy
The Community Benefits Advisory Committee is a volunteer group of community members who work together to make recommendations to the City Manager for the approval and awarding of grant agreements with nonprofit organizations for the provision of Community Benefits. Community Benefits may be programs or services provided by nonprofit organizations that directly benefit Cambridge residents.
/news/2023/03/cambridgecommunitybenefitsadvisorycommitteevacancy
Cambridge Community Benefits Advisory Committee Vacancy
The Community Benefits Advisory Committee (CBAC) is a volunteer group of community members who work together to make recommendations to the City Manager for the approval and awarding of grant agreements with nonprofit organizations for the provision of Community Benefits. Community Benefits may be programs or services provided by nonprofit organizations that directly benefit Cambridge residents.
/news/2025/03/cambridgecommunitybenefitsadvisorycommitteevacancy
$450K In Covid Relief Awarded To 25 Cambridge Cultural Organizations
Applicants were eligible for up to $30,000 each via the Create Cambridge: Arts Nonprofit Recovery Grant from the City of Cambridge (managed by Cambridge Arts and the city’s Community Development Department), in partnership with the Create Cambridge cultural nonprofit coalition, with funding from the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
/arts/News/2025/01/covidreliefgrants
34 Artists And Organizations Awarded $112,461 In Local Cultural Council Grant Funding By Cambridge Arts
34 artists and organizations are being awarded $112,461 in Local Cultural Council Grant funding by Cambridge Arts and the City of Cambridge. Funded projects include a comics camp for foster children, a hip-hop dance class for seniors, a celebration of the history of Black American music, a poetry writing program pairing teens with older adults, an elementary school playwriting project addressing the indigenous history and ecosystem of the Charles River, performances of short plays by short plays by Asian Americans, a documentary about the late Cambridge artist Peter Valentine, and a documentary about The Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub.
/arts/News/2024/04/35artistsandorganizationsawarded$inlocalculturalcouncilgrantfundingbyca...
Cambridge Non-Profit Recovery Fund
The Cambridge Non-profit Recovery Fund (Fund) is a special grant program providing relief to local eligible non-profit organizations heavily impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
/nprf
1 - East Cambridge
Once a village of its own, East Cambridge is one of Cambridge's oldest residential neighborhoods and is historically home to many of the city's industries, both old and new. It sits along the Charles River north of Kendall Square and east of the Grand Junction Railroad.
/CDD/planud/neighplan/neighs/1
AFCOST Receives Grant to Pilot Program for OST Educators
The Cambridge Agenda for Children Out-of-School-Time (AFCOST) has been selected by the Commonwealth’s Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD) to receive a $100,000 grant to fund a new registered apprenticeship program that will train a cohort of 25 out-of-school time (OST) staff.
/Departments/humanserviceprograms/News/2025/12/afcostgrant
CPD Particpates in Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety Campaign to Enhance Ongoing Traffic Safety Education and Enforcement
The Cambridge Police Department is enhancing its ongoing traffic safety education and enforcement by participating in a Pedestrian/Bicyclist Safety Campaign in November. The state grant funds we secured will help add additional staffing resources throughout the city to promote additional safety. CPD works all year to educate and enforce traffic safety as we receive community feedback and input from other city agencies on potential issues. We also focus on areas where there have been traffic pattern changes.
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2024/11/pedestrianandbicyclistsafetycampaigntoenhanceong...
budgetqawithcitymanageryianhuang
City Manager, Yi-An Huang, reflechi sou pwosesis bidjè Ane Fiskal 2026 la, mete aksan sou transparans, moderasyon fiskal, ak envestisman kontini nan priyorite kle yo nan mitan ensètitid ekonomik k ap grandi.
/digital/Stories/2025/cityviewsummer2025/budgetqawithcitymanageryianhuang
“Still Marching 1970-2017” Photography Exhibit (Main)
Liane Brandon’s photographs of the historic International Women’s Day March of 1970 and the Boston Women’s March of 2017 will be on exhibit.
The photographs of the International Women's March are of great historical impact and are, additionally, beautiful works of art in and of themselves.
Viewing times are as follows:
Saturday, 3/15: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Tuesday, 3/18: 5-8 p.m.
Wednesday, 3/19: 5-8 p.m.
Thursday, 3/20: 5-8 p.m.
Saturday, 3/22: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Tuesday, 3/25: 5-8 p.m.
Wednesday, 3/26: 5-8 p.m.
Thursday, 3/27: 5-8 p.m.
Liane Brandon received funding for "Still Marching" through a Local Cultural Council Grant from Cambridge Arts.
/Departments/cambridgepubliclibrary/calendar/2025/03/15/stillmarching19702017photographyex...
Food Truck Vending
Food trucks are an important and growing part of the Cambridge food businesses economy. Food trucks offer new food businesses a relatively low-cost opportunity for testing menu items, building brand awareness, and growing a loyal customer base.
/Services/foodtruckvending
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
Food Truck Vending in Cambridge
Food trucks are an important and growing part of the Cambridge food businesses economy. Like farmers markets and open air festivals, food trucks offer new food businesses a relatively low-cost opportunity for testing menu items, building brand awareness, and growing a loyal customer base. Additionally, their “pop-up” style of operation introduces a playful element to public spaces that residents, workers, and visitors enjoy and appreciate as part of a high quality of life in Cambridge.
/CDD/economicopportunityanddevelopment/smallbusinessassistance/smallbusinessprograms/foodb...
The Cambridge Life
Este número de The Cambridge Life ofrece una perspectiva general de estas importantes iniciativas, así como de gran parte del resto de trabajos en materia climática que se están llevando a cabo en toda la ciudad.
/digital/Publications/thecambridgelifesummer2023
adeeperlookatkeycityinitiativesforfy26
Bidjè Cambridge pou Ane Fiskal 2026 la prezante envestisman dirab nan lojman abòdab, ekite, dirabilite, ak lari ki an sekirite, tout pandan y ap bay priyorite a fleksibilite finansye nan mitan ensètitid ekonomik k ap grandi ak rediksyon èd federal pou pandemi an.
/digital/Stories/2025/cityviewsummer2025/adeeperlookatkeycityinitiativesforfy26
Get to Know Liz Mengers
Get to Know Liz Mengers, Planning and Development Manager at the Department of Human Service Programs, who works behind the scenes to expand resources for Cambridge's unhoused residents. She leads grant support, coordination, and collaboration with community partners to improve outcomes for those experiencing homelessness.
/digital/Stories/2025/gettoknowlizmengers
New Lease Rent Relief Grant
The New Lease Rent Relief Grant offers funds to assist with Cambridge small businesses with commercial rent. The goal of this program is to help fund small businesses in revitalizing commercial districts left with vacant storefronts due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects.
/covid19/Business/Assistance/newleaserentreliefgrant
Grant Recipients
Recipients of Cambridge Arts grants.
/arts/Programs/Grants/grantrecipients1
Cambridge Arts Grant Funding Opportunities Now Open
Artists, cultural organizations, and community members are invited to apply for funding to support their creative work in the following areas: Art for Social Justice, Local Cultural Council, and Organizational Investment.
/arts/News/2025/09/cambridgeartsgrantfundingopportunitiesnowopen
How To Apply For Grants
How to apply for Cambridge Arts Art for Social Justice Grants, Local Cultural Council Grants, and Organizational Investment Grants.
/arts/Programs/Grants/howtoapplyforgrants
$81,000 In Organizational Investment Grants Awarded To 9 Cambridge Nonprofits
Nine Cambridge cultural organizations have been awarded $81,000 in Organizational Investment Grants by Cambridge Arts and the City of Cambridge. The nonprofits are community art centers, associations and performance venues. They offer teaching and professional development, live music and dance, and broadcast cultural programming to diverse audiences. The funding program provides $9,000 grants to each nonprofit to support operational costs, sustainability, and resiliency for local cultural organizations that benefit Cambridge residents.
/arts/News/2024/03/$81,000inorganizationalinvestmentgrantsawardedto9cambridgenonprofits
Apply For Grants
Deadline postponed to Oct. 19
/arts/News/2022/09/applyforgrants
Draft One Year Action Plan
A Draft version of the FY2024 One Action Plan is available for review.
/CDD/News/2023/4/draftoneyearactionplan
Small Business Enhancement Program
Information about the City of Cambridge's Small Business Enhancement Program. The program provides equipment and marketing assistance to retailers, restaurants, home-based business through grants.
/CDD/economicopportunityanddevelopment/smallbusinessassistance/smallbusinessprograms/small...
2022-2023 Grant Recipients
Winners of 2022-2023 grants from Cambridge Arts and the City of Cambridge.
/arts/Programs/Grants/grantrecipients1/20222023grantrecipients
Drafts Available for FY26 One Year Action Plan and NRSA
Draft Versions of the City's FY26 One Year Action Plan / FY26-30 Consolidated Plan and Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area (NRSA) are Available for Review and Comment.
/CDD/News/2025/5/draftsavailableforfy26oneyearactionplanandnrsa
$117,643 In Cambridge Arts Grants Fund 35 Local Cultural Projects
Thirty-five projects will receive grants totaling $117,643 from Cambridge Arts and the City of Cambridge’s Local Cultural Council Grants. This grassroots grants program, operated by the Massachusetts Cultural Council across the Commonwealth, supports Cambridge projects including dance, films, music, public art, and theater. They represent the wealth of artistic activity across the city.
/arts/News/2023/03/localculturalcouncilgrants
2023-2024 Grant Recipients
Cambridge Arts and the City of Cambridge are distributing grants totaling $260,961 to 53 artists and cultural organizations for fiscal year 2024 through three funding opportunities that Cambridge Arts offered last fall—including Art for Social Justice Grants, Local Cultural Council Grants, and Organizational Investment Grants.
/arts/Programs/Grants/grantrecipients1/20232024grantrecipients
Federal Grants
CDBG, HOME and ESG entitlement grants for affordable housing, community development and homeless services.
/CDD/federalgrants
Comcast Rise Grant
Starting Thursday, May 1 through Saturday, May 31, eligible small businesses in the Boston area (including Cambridge) can apply for the Comcast RISE Program
/CDD/News/2025/5/comcastrisegrant
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...
2021-2022 Grant Recipients
Art for Social Justice Grants, Organizational Investment Grants, and Local Cultural Council Grants totaling $299,350 are being awarded.
/arts/Programs/Grants/grantrecipients1/20212022grantrecipients
FLOW Photos
View Images of the FLOW projects.
/arts/publicart/flowgrants/flowgrantphotos
June 5 8 Traffic Alerts
The City of Cambridge is notifying residents, businesses, and visitors of multiple temporary street closures throughout the week and weekend due to scheduled community events from Thursday, June 5, 2025 to Sunday, June 8, 2025.
/Departments/transportation/News/2025/06/weekendtrafficalerts
COVID19 Emergency and Recovery Grants for Cambridge Nonprofit Organizations
The intent of this funding is to provide COVID-19 related assistance and critical supports to the vulnerable and at-risk Cambridge families and individuals served by Cambridge nonprofit organizations. The nonprofits are a critical resource to support vulnerable residents and this is especially true during the coronavirus pandemic.
/covid19/News/2021/02/nonprofitgrantsround2
Emerging Artists Workshop series
Cambridge Arts and Community Development Department are offering free workshops to support emerging artists through their professional development. The topics will include financial literacy, artistic identity, grant writing, marketing, advocacy, and wellness. Workshops will be offered online during the months of October, November, and December.
We are offering this opportunity to practitioners in every form of creative expression, however, there is limited availability. We encourage local artists and practitioners from historically disempowered and oppressed communities (women, people of color, veterans, individuals who are disabled, and members of the LGBTQ+ community) to register.
/Departments/artsandculturalplanning/artistworkshops
2019 Planning Board
Planning Board Agendas, Transcripts and Hearing Notices from 2019.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/planningboard/planningboardmeetings/2019pb
Baker-Polito Administration Announces COVID-19 Grants for Small Businesses
The Baker-Polito Administration announced a $774 million comprehensive plan to stabilize and grow the Massachusetts economy. The plan focuses on getting people back to work, supporting small businesses, fostering innovation, revitalizing downtowns and ensuring housing stability. Partnerships for Recovery begins today by directing $115 million in new funding to small businesses and Main Streets hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and for workforce training efforts. Additionally, the Administration is aligning multiple funding sources, both existing and proposed, to appropriately respond to the crisis.
/covid19/News/2020/10/covidgrantsforsmallbusinesses
Creative Marketplace
Cambridge Arts: Creative Marketplace engages three programs to boost the visibility of the arts and drive economic activity: Community Supported Art, Cambridge Arts Challenge, and Creative Marketplace: Exhibitions.
/arts/Programs/creativemarketplace
Loop Lab
The Loop Lab aims to increase career opportunities for people in Cambridge's Port neighborhood and strengthen the community.
/arts/publicart/looplab
Covid Relief Grants Up To $15,000 For Creative Businesses
If you are a creative brick-and-mortar business, you can receive up to $15,000 in reimbursement for payroll, commercial rent/mortgage, equipment, or other costs. Artists and creatives with home-based businesses can receive up to $7,500 for payroll or operating/equipment costs.
/arts/News/2024/01/covidreliefgrantsforcreativebusinesses
Planning and Development
Planning and Development works to expand and improve services for homeless and low income families and individuals in Cambridge.
/DHSP/programsforfamilies/planninganddevelopment
4 - The Port/Area Four
The Port is a high-density residential neighborhood with around seven thousand residents, bounded by Hampshire Street to the north, the Boston & Albany Railroad to the east, Prospect Street to the west, and Massachusetts Avenue to the south.
/CDD/planud/neighplan/neighs/4
COVID19 Emergency and Recovery Grants for Cambridge Nonprofit Organizations
The intent of this funding is to provide COVID-19 related assistance and critical supports to the vulnerable and at-risk Cambridge families and individuals served by Cambridge nonprofit organizations. The nonprofits are a critical resource to support vulnerable residents and this is especially true during the coronavirus pandemic.
/covid19/News/2020/06/covid19emergencyandrecoverygrantsforcambridgenonprofitorganizations
Art For Social Justice Grants
The grants support projects that present the themes and ongoing work of social justice to the Cambridge public through the arts.
/arts/News/2025/03/artforsocialjusticegrants
BEUDO Story Map
The new Building Energy Use Disclosure Ordinance (BEUDO) Story Map is intended to provide an overview of BEUDO compliance, building energy use, and building emissions in Cambridge.
/GIS/News/2025/10/beudostorymap
New East Cambridge Parks
Read design and construction updates related to Binney St. Park, Rogers St. Park, and Triangle Park.
/CDD/Projects/Parks/eastcambridgeparks
2020-2021 Grant Recipients
Recipients of 2020-2021 Cambridge Arts Grants
/arts/Programs/Grants/grantrecipients1/20202021grantrecipients
Baker-Polito Administration Announces $668 Million Small Business Relief Package
The Baker-Polito Administration launched a $668 million program to provide financial assistance to Massachusetts small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program in part relies on the pending federal COVID-19 relief bill recently passed by Congress. Regardless of the developments at the federal level, the Baker-Polito Administration will start releasing millions in new funding to restaurants, retailers, and other small businesses throughout the Commonwealth as soon as next week.
/covid19/News/2020/12/smallbusinessrelief
Workshops
Free workshops to help artists develop their careers in Cambridge.
/arts/Programs/creativemarketplace/Workshops
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
Advocacy and Funders
Advocacy organizations and funders supporting the arts in Cambridge.
/arts/Resources/advocacyandfunders
SHADE Installation
SHADE is a temporary installation developed by a group of local teens for peers to combat isolation and encourage gathering in a safe, cool location.
/CDD/News/2025/8/shadeinstallation
Kendall Square
Information about the Kendall Square Commercial District
/CDD/economicopportunityanddevelopment/aboutcambridge/kendallsq
FY2024 Annual Federal Action Plan Hearing
On Wednesday, March 29th, from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. the Community Development Department will hold a public hearing in preparation of the City’s FY2024 Annual Action Plan
/CDD/News/2023/3/fy2024annualfederalactionplanhearing
Organizational Investment Grants
Nine Cambridge cultural organizations have been awarded $81,000 in Organizational Investment Grants by Cambridge Arts and the City of Cambridge. The funding program provides $9,000 grants to each nonprofit to support operational costs, sustainability, and resiliency for local cultural organizations that benefit Cambridge residents.
/arts/News/2023/03/organizationalinvestmentgrants
FY2026 HUD Grants Public Comment Drop-In Session
On Thursday, May 29 4-6pm in the City Hall Annex 2nd Floor Conference room, there will be a Public Comment Drop-In Session for the Utilization of FY26 HUD Grants managed by the Community Development Department, Housing Department and Department of Human Service Programs
/CDD/News/2025/5/fy2026hudgrantspubliccommentdropinsession
Public Comment Drop-In Session for HUD Grants
Public Comment Drop-In Session for the Utilization of FY26 HUD Grants managed by the Community Development Department, Housing Department and Department of Human Service Programs
/CDD/Calendar/2025/05/29/publiccommentdropinsessionforhudgrants
Regional Transportation Planning
Cambridge participates in regional transportation planning efforts. Learn more about planning, funding, and projects.
/CDD/Transportation/regionalplanning
Acceda a beneficios: programas gratuitos y con descuento para residentes de Cambridge
Vivir en Cambridge ofrece mucho más que solo el acceso a educación de primer nivel, barrios con diversidad y una cultura alegre. La ciudad de Cambridge brinda una gran selección de programas gratuitos y con descuento diseñados para apoyar las necesidades financieras, educativas, ambientales y recreativas de los residentes. Tanto si usted es un estudiante, un adulto mayor, un inquilino o un propietario, es probable que haya un programa disponible para ayudar a mejorar su bienestar y calidad de vida. La última edición de The Cambridge Life ofrece un resumen de algunas ofertas valiosas que los residentes nuevos de la ciudad y los cantabrigenses de toda la vida deberían conocer.
/digital/Publications/thecambridgelifespring2025
Cambridge Community Foundation, City of Cambridge award $257,500 in grants to arts and culture organizations, hard-hit by the pandemic
The Cambridge Community Foundation and the City of Cambridge have awarded a total of $257,500 in grants to 25 Cambridge-based arts and cultural organizations through the Cultural Capital Fund. Created in late October with a founding $500,000 gift from the Mayor’s Disaster Relief Fund and a $100,000 investment from the Wagner Foundation, the fund was established to address urgent needs in the sector due to COVID-19 and to protect the city’s cultural richness over the long term.
/covid19/News/2020/12/cambridgecommunityfoundationgrants
Small Business Resource Fair
Cambridge entrepreneurs and small business owners are invited to connect with industry experts, financiers, mentors, and fellow business owners to help start or grow your business.
/CDD/News/2024/4/smallbusinessresourcefair
CDD Will Host Public Comment Session for Utilization of HUD Grants
The Community Development Department will hold an information and public comment session in preparation of the City’s FY2026 Annual Action Plan and FY2026-2030 Consolidated Plan. The purpose of the session is to solicit public comments on affordable housing, economic development, public service and other community development needs as they relate to low and moderate-income Cambridge residents, and HOPWA qualifying residents across Middlesex and Essex counties.
/CDD/News/2025/3/publiccommentsessionforutilizationofhudgrants
What's New
A Page detailing ongoing project updates for the Cambridge Public Art Collection
/arts/publicart/whatsnew
1990 Block Groups
1990 Block Groups Layer Information
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1990 Tracts
1990 Tracts Layer Information
/GIS/gisdatadictionary/Demographics/Census_1990/DEMOGRAPHICS_Tracts1990
Storefront Improvement Program Form
Cambridge property owners or tenants can access technical and financial resources to renovate or restore commercial building exterior facades through the Storefront Improvement Program. The Program improves the physical appearance of independent businesses and enhances Cambridge's commercial districts.
/CDD/Forms/Forms/S/storefrontimprovementprogramform
Small Business Coaching
Information about the City of Cambridge's Small Business Coaching Program. The program provides coaches to eligible small business owners interested in getting one-on-one assistance in succession planning, restaurant management, marketing, and bookkeeping.
/CDD/economicopportunityanddevelopment/smallbusinessassistance/smallbusinessprograms/small...
1990 Blocks
1990 Blocks Layer Information
/GIS/gisdatadictionary/Demographics/Census_1990/DEMOGRAPHICS_Blocks1990
John Tagiuri's Lamps At Sennott Park Restored
As part of the improvements at Sennott Park, Cambridge Arts has restored John Tagiuri's 2002 public artworks "Endless Lamps" near the basketball courts.
/arts/publicart/whatsnew/johntagiuriartisticlampsatsennotparkrestored
2000 Tracts
2000 Tracts Layer Information
/GIS/gisdatadictionary/Demographics/Census_2000/DEMOGRAPHICS_Tracts2000
Income-Eligible Bluebikes Membership
The City of Cambridge and Bluebikes offer discounted bike share memberships to income-eligible individuals aged 16+ who participate in qualifying public assistance programs OR who meet income guidelines (up to 400% of the federal poverty line), and who can't access the SNAP self-enrollment process.
/CDD/Transportation/gettingaroundcambridge/bikesincambridge/bikeshare/incomeeligiblebluebi...
Join us for Cambridge Porchfest July 19-20
PorchFest is a free, walkable, musical, community event where Cambridge residents host talented local performers on their porches (or patios, or backyards, or whatever), and attendees enjoy the music and the neighborhood.
/arts/News/2025/07/joinusforcambridgeporchfest
Cambridge Community Development Department Supports Supplier Diversity
CDD supports supplier diversity as a way for diverse businesses (minority-owned / LGBTQ+ owned / disability-owned / veteran-owned / woman-owned) to grow and succeed. Event highlight is the Cambridge Supplier Diversity Fair co-hosted by MIT on Tuesday, October 5, 2023.
/CDD/News/2023/10/cambridgecommunitydevelopmentdepartmentsupportssupplierdiversity
Memorial Drive over Brookline Street Meeting
A Virtual Public Information Meeting will be hosted on the MassDOT website below to introduce the project to replace the William Reid Overpass Cambridge – Bridge Replacement, C-01-026, Memorial Drive Over Brookline Street in Cambridge, MA.
/Departments/transportation/Calendar/2026/01/06/broadwaysectioncopenhouse
Bread and Puppet Circus
Bread & Puppet Theater presents "Our Domestic Resurrection Revolution in Progress Circus" outdoors on Cambridge Common.
/arts/Calendar/2025/09/13/breadandpuppetcircus
Porchfest
The first Cambridge Porchfest will be held July 19 & 20, 2025
/arts/Programs/Porchfest
2000 Block Groups
2000 Block Groups Layer Information
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2000 Blocks
2000 Blocks Layer Information
/GIS/gisdatadictionary/Demographics/Census_2000/DEMOGRAPHICS_Blocks2000
Human Services Commission Vacancy
The Human Services Commission advises the City Manager and the Assistant City Manager for Human Services on human services policy issues, needs assessments, and funding allocations.
/news/2018/01/humanservicescommissionvacancy
2010 Adjusted Block Groups
2010 Adjusted Block Groups Layer Information
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2010 Block Groups
2010 Block Groups Layer Information
/GIS/gisdatadictionary/Demographics/Census_2010/DEMOGRAPHICS_BlockGroups2010
Bread and Puppet Circus
Stilt dancers, papier-maché beasts and brass band address urgent issues of the day
/arts/News/2023/08/breadandpuppetcircus
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
Workshops
Free workshops to help artists develop their careers in Cambridge.
/arts/Programs/Workshops
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility
How Cambridge Arts is working to more effectively center Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) in our work and service to the Cambridge community.
/arts/Contact/diversityequityinclusionaccessibility
Latest Community Safety Department Updates
This update provides an overview of the Community Safety Department, the latest updates on the Department’s work, and highlights of its plans for the coming months.
/Departments/communitysafety/News/2025/04/latestcommunitysafetydepartmentupdates
Zoning Maps
City of Cambridge zoning and land use maps
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/Zoning/Maps
2010 Adjusted Tracts
2010 Adjusted Tracts Layer Information
/GIS/gisdatadictionary/Demographics/Census_2010/DEMOGRAPHICS_AdjustedTracts2010
2010 Tracts
2010 Tracts Layer Information
/GIS/gisdatadictionary/Demographics/Census_2010/DEMOGRAPHICS_Tracts2010
City of Cambridge Announces Funding for Local Mask Partnership
The City of Cambridge has teamed up with the Cambridge Mask Alliance, a coalition of 12 local nonprofits led by Cambridge Volunteer Clearinghouse (CVC), to make face masks accessible to those most in need.
/covid19/News/2020/09/cityofcambridgeannouncesfundingforlocalmaskpartnership
Center For Families
The Center for Families offers parenting and education support to Cambridge families with children ages newborn - 8 years old.
/DHSP/programsforfamilies/centerforfamilies
Increased funding for Cambridge Small Business Grants
Cambridge small businesses now qualify for more funding to help pay for exterior and interior improvements, equipment purchases, and marketing upgrades.
/CDD/News/2023/8/increasedfundingforcambridgesmallbusinessgrants
Recycling Advisory Committee
Monthly meeting for the Recycling Advisory Committee
/Departments/publicworks/Calendar/2025/02/12/recyclingadvisorycommittee
2010 Adjusted Blocks
2010 Adjusted Blocks Layer Information
/GIS/gisdatadictionary/Demographics/Census_2010/DEMOGRAPHICS_AdjustedBlocks2010
2010 Blocks
2010 Blocks Layer Information
/GIS/gisdatadictionary/Demographics/Census_2010/DEMOGRAPHICS_Blocks2010
Recycling Advisory Committee
Monthly meeting for the Recycling Advisory Committee
/Departments/publicworks/Calendar/2025/03/12/recyclingadvisorycommittee
Dancers-In-Residence Free Workshop & Performance
“What does it feel like to be a member of a community? And how do we hold on to our identity and sense of representation?" are questions being explored by choreographer Nailah Randall-Bellinger and the dancers of RootsUprising as part of a new Cambridge Artist Residency Program from Cambridge Arts.
/arts/News/2023/05/dancersinresidencefreeworkshopperformance
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...
Black Patriots of Cambridge
Calendar event: illustrated talk about Black Patriots of the Revolution
/historic/Calendar/2025/06/25/blackpatriotsofcambridge
Cambridge Public Health Department Urges COVID-19 Booster Shots
Many Cambridge residents are now eligible for booster shots, including children age 12 and older. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported this week that 38% of Cambridge residents have received a booster. With the Omicron variant widely circulating, the Cambridge Public Health Department urges you to get this additional dose. In the face of increasing cases in the community, the additional protection provided by the booster is critical to stopping the spread of COVID-19.
/covid19/News/2022/01/cphdrecommendsboosters
About
Learn more about Cambridge Arts, our staff, and our board. Also find press releases, photos, and more.
/arts/Contact
2020 Block Groups
2020 Block Groups Layer Information
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Technical Advice
Contact CHC staff about technical preservation issues
/historic/districtsHistoricProperties/technicaladvice
$200 Grants To Fund Your Block Party
And Permitting Is Now Easier And Quicker. Block Parties build community, strengthen connections among neighbors, and showcase creativity to make a healthier (and more fun) community.
/arts/News/2023/05/$200grantstofundyourblockparty
Members Sought for Human Services Commission
The Commission advises the City Manager and the Assistant City Manager for Human Services on human services policy issues, needs assessment, and funding allocations.
/Departments/humanserviceprograms/News/2025/02/humanservicescommissionvacancies
Historic and Neighborhood Conservation District Commissions Seek New Members
We are seeking to fill vacancies for members and alternate members on the Cambridge Historical Commission, Avon Hill Neighborhood Conservation District (NCD) Commission, Half Crown-Marsh NCD Commission, and the Mid Cambridge NCD Commission.
/news/2015/06/historicandneighborhoodconservationdistrictcommissionsseeknewmembers
Current Board Vacancies: Human Services Commission
Serving on a board or commission can be a rewarding experience and an excellent way to contribute to the quality of life of the community in which you live or work. Are you ready to play a critical role in shaping Cambridge’s civic landscape? Apply today at Cambridgema.gov/Apply.
/news/2025/02/currentboardvacancies
Cambridge Launches Separated Bike Lane Project on Main Street
The City of Cambridge plans to install quick-build separated bike lanes on Main Street between Massachusetts Avenue and Portland Street in 2023 and will launch the project with a virtual community meeting and in-person open house in March.
/Departments/transportation/News/2023/02/mainstreetsafetyimprovementproject
Vacant Storefront Creative Design Contest
This page describes the City of Cambridge's Vacant Storefront Design Contest.
/CDD/economicopportunityanddevelopment/vacantstorefrontresources/vacantstorefrontcreatived...
Baker-Polito Administration Announces Transition to Phase IV of Reopening Plan
The Baker-Polito Administration announced that Massachusetts will advance to Step 1 of Phase IV of the Commonwealth’s reopening plan on Monday, March 22. The Administration also replaced the Massachusetts Travel Order originally issued in July 2020 with a Travel Advisory, effective March 22.
/covid19/News/2021/03/statephaseivtransition
2020 Tracts
2020 Tracts Layer Information
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Perchlorate Update
Perchlorate Update
/Water/wateroperationsdivision/waterchemistryinformationforplumbers/perchlorateupdate
Home Improvement Programs
The Home Improvement Program (HIP) provides low-interest and zero interest home improvement loans to eligible owners of condominiums, single family homes and multi-family houses.
/CDD/housing/forhomeowners/hip
Be a Cambridge Climate Action Leader
The City of Cambridge is seeking passionate residents to join the third cohort of its Climate Action Leaders program. These residents play a crucial role in empowering their neighbors to understand climate change and prepare for its local impacts, strengthening community resilience and fostering mutual support. The four-month program – running from September to December 2025 – includes education, resources, and funding for Leaders who host conversations in their neighborhoods to share information about City climate goals and projects.
/Departments/officeofsustainability/News/2025/07/beacambridgeclimateactionleader
All-Electric Pick-Up Truck Joins CPD Fleet
The Cambridge Police Department has added it’s first ever fully electric pick-up truck to the fleet.
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2025/07/allelectricpickuptruckjoinscpdfleet
Be a Cambridge Climate Action Leader
The City of Cambridge is seeking passionate residents to join the third cohort of its Climate Action Leaders program. These residents play a crucial role in empowering their neighbors to understand climate change and prepare for its local impacts, strengthening community resilience and fostering mutual support. The four-month program – running from September to December 2025 – includes education, resources, and funding for Leaders who host conversations in their neighborhoods to share information about City climate goals and projects.
/Departments/officeofsustainability/buildingenergyusedisclosureordinance/thelatest/2025/07...
2024 Planning Board
Planning Board Agendas, Transcripts and Hearing Notices from 2024.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/planningboard/planningboardmeetings/2024pb
Cambridge Arts: A Look At 2023 In Photos
Thank you for joining us in bringing such creativity, joy, satisfaction and community engagement to Cambridge throughout 2023. And we can't wait for you to see what we have in store for 2024, the 50th anniversary year for Cambridge Arts as the City’s leading arts agency.
/arts/News/2023/12/cambridgeartsalookat2023inphotos
Community Compact for a Sustainable Future
The City of Cambridge, Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology signed a historic “Community Compact for a Sustainable Future” aimed at leveraging the intellectual and entrepreneurial capacity of the business, non-profit, education, and municipal sectors in Cambridge to contribute to a healthy, livable and sustainable future.
/CDD/climateandenergy/climatechangeplanning/climateprotectionactioncommittee/communitycomp...
Pedestrian Plan
Reviews elements of the Cambridge Pedestrian Plan
/CDD/Transportation/programs/currentprograms/pedestrianplan
Park Projects
Park projects and planning efforts currently underway or recently completed.
/CDD/parks/parksprojects
Public Art
The Cambridge Arts Council and Gallery 344 are located in the renovated City Hall Annex at 344 Broadway. We welcome everyone to visit our space and to view the large-scale wall paintings created by Mike Glier for the Annex.
We also invite you to view current and future projects at Gallery 344 attend our public events. The objective of the programming at Gallery 344 is to explore and advance the role of art in public life. We involve local, regional, and national artists in exhibitions and educational programming that engage our audience throughout the City and beyond.
/arts/publicart
2020 Blocks
2020 Blocks Layer Information
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2020 Adjusted Block Groups
2020 Adjusted Block Groups Layer Information
/GIS/gisdatadictionary/Demographics/Census_2020/DEMOGRAPHICS_AdjustedBlockGroups2020
Art Markets Archive
Cambridge Arts Holiday Art Market
/arts/Programs/creativemarketplace/artmarketsarchive
Cambridge City Leaders Applaud New Climate Legislation
Cambridge City leaders are applauding new proposals to step up critical state funding and policy support for transitioning away from fossil fuels and preparing for extreme weather driven by climate change.
/Departments/officeofsustainability/News/2025/07/cambridgecityleadersapplaudnewclimatelegi...
Cambridge City Leaders Applaud New Climate Legislation
Cambridge City leaders are applauding new proposals to step up critical state funding and policy support for transitioning away from fossil fuels and preparing for extreme weather driven by climate change.
/Departments/officeofsustainability/buildingenergyusedisclosureordinance/thelatest/2025/07...
Baker-Polito Administration Announces Plans for Continued Reopening
The Baker-Polito Administration announced that Massachusetts would advance to Step 2 of Phase III of the state’s reopening plan on Monday, March 1, and also announced its plan to transition to Step 1 of Phase IV on Monday, March 22. With public health metrics continuing to trend in a positive direction, including drops in average daily COVID cases and hospitalizations, and vaccination rates continuing to increase, the Administration is taking steps to continue to reopen the Commonwealth’s economy.
/covid19/News/2021/02/phase3step2
2020 Adjusted Tracts
2020 Adjusted Tracts Layer Information
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Cambridge Debuts First Electric Trash Collection Truck, Advancing City's Goal of Zero-Emission Fleet
The City of Cambridge has added its first Mack LR Electric trash collection truck to the City’s fleet, marking another critical step in helping the City meet its larger climate action and emissions reduction goals. This Mack LR Electric truck is the first fully electric trash truck in operation in Cambridge.
/Departments/publicworks/news/2024/11/cambridgedebutsfirstelectrictrashcollectiontruck,adv...
2020 Adjusted Blocks
2020 Adjusted Blocks Layer Information
/GIS/gisdatadictionary/Demographics/Census_2020/DEMOGRAPHICS_AdjustedBlocks2020
COVID-19 Housing Stabilization Program Accepting New Applications
Launched in July 2020, the City of Cambridge COVID-19 Housing Stabilization Program serves to provide short term financial assistance to individuals and families in Cambridge who are experiencing housing instability due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
/covid19/News/2021/01/covid19housingstabilizationprogramtobeginacceptingnewapplications
Help Pick New Public Art For Cambridge
The City of Cambridge is looking for artist selection committee members for two upcoming percent-for-art projects.
/arts/News/2023/06/helppicknewpublicartforcambridge
Daily Log for April 23, 2025
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's calls for service on April 23, 2025
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2025/04/04232025
2020 Planning Board
Planning Board Agendas, Transcripts and Hearing Notices from 2020.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/planningboard/planningboardmeetings/2020pb
2023 Planning Board
Planning Board Agendas, Transcripts and Hearing Notices from 2023.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/planningboard/planningboardmeetings/2023pb
Programs
Learn more about our programs.
/arts/Programs
Cambridge Senior Center Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Since 1995, the Cambridge Senior Center has been supporting older adults in our community through a variety of programs and services. Susan Pacheco, Executive Director of the Council on Aging, and Alicia Johnson, Director of the Cambridge Senior Center, reflect on the past three decades.
/Departments/humanserviceprograms/News/2025/10/coacambridgeseniorcenter30thanniversary
Innovative Shade Structures Arrive To Help Cambridge Address Warming World
As part of the City of Cambridge’s Shade Is Social Justice program, temporary public art structures are being installed to provide shade and seating across the community to further the city’s efforts to address our warming world.
/arts/News/2024/07/innovativeshadestructureshelpcambridgeaddresswarmingworld
Cambridge Preschool Program Application Opens December 1
The City of Cambridge, in partnership with Cambridge Public Schools (CPS), announced today that applications for the Cambridge Preschool Program (CPP) will be accepted beginning this Friday. Overseen by the Cambridge Office of Early Childhood, CPP is a publicly-funded program that will provide free school-day, school-year preschool to every 4-year-old and some 3-year-olds living in Cambridge. Extended day and summer programs are available at an additional cost for most families.
/news/2023/11/cambridgepreschoolprogramapplicationopensdecember1
Shop Cambridge this Holiday Season
This holiday season, the City is partnering with local businesses and business associations to encourage residents and visitors to shop local!
/CDD/News/2023/11/shopcambridgethisholidayseason
EZRide Expands to Midday and Weekend Service
The EZRide transit service has been expanded to include midday and weekend operations, building on its decades-long commitment to sustainable and equitable urban mobility.
/Departments/transportation/News/2025/05/ezrideexpandstomiddayandweekendservicepubliclaunc...
Beat the Belt
Page and gallery featuring project updates on the current conservation efforts to restore the "Beat the Belt" mural by Bernard LaCasse in Cambridge
/arts/Programs/artconservation/newsandcurrentprojects/bernardlacassesbeatthebeltmural
Marine Unit
Marine unit info
/cfd/firedeptdivisions/specialoperations/marineunit
Planning Board Meetings
Meeting Agendas, Hearing Notices and Transcripts for the Cambridge Planning Board.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/planningboard/planningboardmeetings
Teens Design Innovative Shade Structure At Donnelly Field To Help Cambridge Address Warming World
Cool down under “SHADE” at Donnelly Field. Designed by local teens in collaboration with engineers, educator mentors, youth advocates and designers, SHADE is one of three temporary public art structures that have been installed across the as part of the City of Cambridge’s Shade Is Social Justice program to provide shade and seating, and to further the city’s efforts to address our warming world.
/arts/News/2024/08/teensdesigninnovativeshadestructureatdonnellyfieldtohelpcambridgeaddres...
Governor Baker Files Legislation to Extend Certain COVID-19 Emergency Measures
Governor Charlie Baker will file legislation to extend certain emergency measures currently in place via executive orders that are set to expire on June 15 when the State of Emergency will be rescinded. Most restrictions, including limitations placed on businesses, will be rescinded effective May 29 as Massachusetts nears the goal of vaccinating four million residents.
/covid19/News/2021/05/bakerextensionlegislation
Cambridge Office of Early Childhood
The rebrand, including a new website, makes it easier for Cambridge educators and families to access early childhood resources and information.
/Departments/humanserviceprograms/News/2022/10/earlychildhood
Community Update from City Manager Huang
It has been a month since the last community update on the City’s response to the shooting and death of Arif Sayed Faisal by a Cambridge Police Officer. Over the last four weeks, the City and Police Department have continued to work hard on a path forward and City Manager Huang is providing the community with an update on the City’s progress.
/news/2023/03/communityupdatefromcitymanagerhuang
Shop Locally in Cambridge this Holiday Season
Small Business Saturday is November 29, 2025, and it's the perfect time to explore the incredible shops, restaurants, and services across Cambridge in our squares, neighborhoods, and beyond.
/CDD/News/2025/10/shoplocallyincambridgethisholidayseason
2021 Planning Board
Planning Board Agendas, Transcripts and Hearing Notices from 2021.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/planningboard/planningboardmeetings/2021pb
Development Review
Information about development review meetings
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/developmentreview
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...
City of Cambridge Awards $4.3M to Cambridge Nonprofits through the Cambridge Nonprofit Recovery Fund
The Fund has distributed 42 grants with an average award of $103,000. It has provided both deep and broad support to the sector, bolstering organizations providing a wide range of programs in Cambridge, from early childhood education and youth development, to arts and culture, affordable housing preservation, shelter provision and much more.
/news/2024/01/cityofcambridgeawards$4,-d-,3mtocambridgenonprofitsthroughthecambridgenonpro...
Cambridge Science Carnival Returns September 21, 2025
The Science Carnival is a beloved yearly highlight of the Cambridge STEAM calendar and features over 125 activity booths and demonstrations, with live music and installations.
/news/2025/09/cambridgesciencecarnivalreturnsseptember21,2025
Daily Log 2.21.2024
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service.
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2024/02/02212024
Cambridge Redevelopment Authority Board Vacancy
Cambridge City Manager Yi-An Huang is seeking people interested in serving on the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority (CRA) Board. The application deadline is Monday, April 3, 2023.
/news/2023/03/cambridgeredevelopmentauthorityvacancy
Cambridge Robbery Suspect Arrested in Federal Sex Trafficking Investigation
– A man has been charged with allegedly trafficking a woman to engage in commercial sex acts, coercing her to travel across state lines to engage in commercial sex, forcing her to assist him in robbing multiple convenience stores in Massachusetts, and forced her to assist in procuring an illegal firearm for him to use in one of the robberies.
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2024/09/cambridgerobberysuspectarrestedinfederalsextraff...
2022 Planning Board
Planning Board Agendas, Transcripts and Hearing Notices from 2022.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/planningboard/planningboardmeetings/2022pb
Daily Log 9.26.2022
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service for September 26, 2022
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2022/09/09262022
Percent-for-Art Program
With over 170 public artworks, Cambridge holds the largest contemporary public art collection in Massachusetts.
/arts/publicart/percentforart
Cambridge History
Provides a brief narrative description of Cambridge history.
/historic/cambridgehistory
Useful Links
This page is intended to aid in your further research of topics including historic preservation, architecture, Cambridge and Massachusetts history, genealogy, and sustainability for older buildings.
/historic/researchaids/usefullinks
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
February 2024 Community Safety Department Update
This update provides an overview of the Community Safety Department, updates on the Department’s work over the past five months, and highlights of its plans for the coming months.
/Departments/communitysafety/News/2024/02/february2024communitysafetydepartmentupdate
News and Current Projects
On the News and Current Projects page, we describe the art conservation program's year-round active care for Cambridge's public art collection. Here we feature the most recent exciting projects.
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Daily Log for October 9, 2025
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's calls for service on October 9, 2025
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Daily Log for 02.21.2025
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service.
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2025/02/02212025
PFAS Information
Cambridge Water Department: Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
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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
Daily Log for 09.26.2024
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service.
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2024/09/09262024
Director's Update, October 13, 2024
Christa Kuljian, Embroidery, Bicycle Maintenance, and More!
/Departments/cambridgepubliclibrary/newsandannouncements/2024/10/directorsupdateoctober13
Commercial Water Hardness
Commercial Water Hardness
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Bus Priority
bus priority projects
/CDD/Transportation/regionalplanning/masstransit/buspriority
Daily Log for 02.25.2024
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service.
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2024/02/02252024
Other Housing Providers
Contact information for other housing providers in Cambridge.
/CDD/housing/resourcesandadditionalinformation/otherproviders
Historic Markers
List of sites with honorary historic markers.
/historic/cambridgehistory/historicmarkers
Tobin Montessori and Vassal Lane Upper Schools Public Art
A beloved apple tree will sprout new life through the process of tree grafting and mature pin oaks will be transformed into interactive sculptures as part of a public art project from the firm IKD that is planned for the City of Cambridge’s Tobin Montessori and Vassal Lane Upper Schools complex.
/arts/publicart/whatsnew/Tobin
Director's Update, December 24, 2023
Hive Teen Hangout, Kids' Paint Workshop, Family Movie Night, and More!
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Daily Log 2.26.2023
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service for February 24-26, 2023
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2023/02/02262023
Director's Update, October 19, 2025
Brandon Terry, Professor Bugman, Bruce Schneier, Valente Reopening Celebration, and More!
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Daily Log for 8.6.2023
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service for August 4th - August 6th, 2023.
/Departments/cambridgepolice/News/2023/08/08062023
2022 Archive
Photos from the 2022 Cambridge Arts River Festival | Ripple Festival
/arts/Programs/riverfestival/2022archive
Archival Collections
List of available finding aids that summarize contents of archival collections
/historic/researchaids/archivalcollections
Director's Update, October 8, 2023
Indigenous Peoples' Day Closure, Tai Chi for Senior, Pemberton Mural Project, Mandarin Classes, and Lots More!
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Director's Update, March 30, 2025
Artful Evenings, The Silenced Muse, Mass Capoeira, and More!
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2025 City Manager Performance Review
This is the third year Cambridge has conducted a City Manager Performance Review, which is an important commitment to transparency and accountability. This next step will be followed by the City Council’s formal evaluation delivered at a Special City Council Meeting in December.
/news/2025/11/2025citymanagerperformancereview
Director's Update, April 14, 2024
Vacation Week, Five Local Poets, Cyanotype Workshop, and More!
/Departments/cambridgepubliclibrary/newsandannouncements/2024/04/directorsupdate,april14,2...
2023 City of Cambridge Department Highlights
We invite you to look back at some of the biggest accomplishments across various City departments over the past year, including Arts, Community Development, Human Services, Public Safety, Public Health, and the Public Library.
/news/2023/12/2023cityofcambridgedepartmenthighlights
Adopted Zoning Amendments
Listing of adopted amendments to the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/Zoning/Amendments/adoptedzoningamendments
Director's Update, June 23, 2024
Summer Reading, Sebastian Junger, Nature Club, Caribbean Heritage Month, and Much More!
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Director's Update, May 19, 2024
Cambridge Cooks, Read to a Dog, Boston Festival Orchestra, and Much More!
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City Manager Provides Annual Performance Review
The City Manager Performance Review process enables greater accountability, transparency, and feedback. This is the second year we have conducted a City Manager Performance Review. This review is the result of a structured process that began with approving the performance review process and City Manager Goals at the April 12 Government Operations Committee meeting. We held a mid-year check-in at the August 5 Government Operations Committee. This next step, submitting an annual review of goals and performance by November 15 will be followed by the City Council’s formal evaluation delivered at a Special City Council Meeting on December 11.
/news/2024/11/citymanagerprovidesannualperformancereview
Daily Log 12.31.2022
An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service for December 22-31st, 2022
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City of Cambridge Launches Multilingual Helpline for Free Interpretation Services
As part of its ongoing commitment to language justice, the City's Language Justice Division has established a new public-facing phone number to ensure that all residents can access City services and resources in the language they are most comfortable using.
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