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Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust
The Affordable Housing Trust will hold its monthly meeting in-person and via Zoom webinar. January's meeting will be held on January 23rd at 4 p.m. at City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Ave, in the Ackerman Room. Register to join the January 2025 Affordable Housing Trust meeting.
/CDD/Calendar/2025/01/23/cambridgeaffordablehousingtrust
Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust
The Affordable Housing Trust will hold its monthly meeting in-person and via Zoom webinar. September's meeting will be held at City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Ave, in the Ackerman Room. Register to join the September 2024 Affordable Housing Trust meeting.
The meeting agenda and meeting materials will be posted on the Affordable Housing Trust webpage.
/CDD/Calendar/2024/09/26/cambridgeaffordablehousingtrust
Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust
The Affordable Housing Trust will hold a special meeting in-person and via Zoom webinar. This meeting will be held on February 11th at 4 p.m. at Cambridge City Hall Annex, 2nd Floor Conference Room. Register to join this special Affordable Housing Trust meeting.
The meeting agenda and meeting materials will be posted on the Affordable Housing Trust webpage.
/CDD/Calendar/2025/02/11/cambridgeaffordablehousingtrust
CANCELLED Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust
The Affordable Housing Trust's April meeting is cancelled. The next CAHT meeting is currently scheduled for May 22nd at 4 p.m via Zoom and in the Ackermann Room. If you have any questions, please email Chris Cotter at ccotter@cambridgema.gov.
If you'd like to review previous meetings' agendas and materials, please visit the Affordable Housing Trust webpage.
/CDD/Calendar/2025/04/24/cambridgeaffordablehousingtrust
Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust
The Affordable Housing Trust will hold its monthly meeting in-person and via Zoom webinar. October's meeting will be held on October 24th at 4 p.m. at City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Ave, in the Ackerman Room. Register to join the October 2024 Affordable Housing Trust meeting.
The meeting agenda and meeting materials will be posted on the Affordable Housing Trust webpage.
/CDD/Calendar/2024/10/24/cambridgeaffordablehousingtrust
Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust
The Affordable Housing Trust will hold its monthly meeting in-person and via Zoom webinar. December's meeting will be held on December 12th at 4 p.m. at City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Ave, in the Ackerman Room. Register to join the December 2024 Affordable Housing Trust meeting.
The meeting agenda and meeting materials will be posted on the Affordable Housing Trust webpage.
/CDD/Calendar/2024/12/12/cambridgeaffordablehousingtrust
Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust
The Affordable Housing Trust will hold its monthly meeting in-person and via Zoom webinar. November's meeting will be held on November 21st at 4 p.m. at City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Ave, in the Ackerman Room. Register to join the November 2024 Affordable Housing Trust meeting.
The meeting agenda and meeting materials will be posted on the Affordable Housing Trust webpage.
/CDD/Calendar/2024/11/21/cambridgeaffordablehousingtrust
Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust
The Affordable Housing Trust will hold its monthly meeting in-person and via Zoom webinar. September's meeting will be held on September 25th at 4 p.m. at City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Ave, in the Ackerman Room. Register to join the September 2025 Affordable Housing Trust meeting.
The meeting agenda and meeting materials will be posted on the Affordable Housing Trust webpage.
/CDD/Calendar/2025/09/25/cambridgeaffordablehousingtrust
Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust
The Affordable Housing Trust will hold its monthly meeting in-person and via Zoom webinar. October's meeting will be held on October 23rd at 4 p.m. at City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Ave, in the Ackerman Room. Register to join the October 2025 Affordable Housing Trust meeting.
The meeting agenda and meeting materials will be posted on the Affordable Housing Trust webpage.
/CDD/Calendar/2025/10/23/cambridgeaffordablehousingtrust
Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust
The Affordable Housing Trust will hold its monthly meeting in-person and via Zoom webinar. June's meeting will be held on June 26th at 4 p.m. at City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Ave, in the Ackerman Room. Register to join the June 2025 Affordable Housing Trust meeting.
The meeting agenda and meeting materials will be posted on the Affordable Housing Trust webpage.
/CDD/Calendar/2025/06/26/cambridgeaffordablehousingtrust
Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust
The Affordable Housing Trust will hold a special meeting in-person and via Zoom webinar. This meeting will be held on May 6th at 4 p.m. at City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Ave, in the Ackerman Room. Register to join the May 6th, 2025 Affordable Housing Trust meeting.
The meeting agenda and meeting materials will be posted on the Affordable Housing Trust webpage.
/CDD/Calendar/2025/05/06/cambridgeaffordablehousingtrust
Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust
The Affordable Housing Trust will hold its monthly meeting in-person and via Zoom webinar. May's meeting will be held on May 22nd at 4 p.m. at City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Ave, in the Ackerman Room. Register to join the May 2025 Affordable Housing Trust meeting.
The meeting agenda and meeting materials will be posted on the Affordable Housing Trust webpage.
/CDD/Calendar/2025/05/22/cambridgeaffordablehousingtrust
Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust
The Affordable Housing Trust will hold its monthly meeting in-person and via Zoom webinar. December's meeting will be held on December 11th at 4 p.m. at City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Ave, in the Ackerman Room. Register to join the December 2025 Affordable Housing Trust meeting.
The meeting agenda and meeting materials will be posted on the Affordable Housing Trust webpage.
/CDD/Calendar/2025/12/11/cambridgeaffordablehousingtrust
Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust
The Affordable Housing Trust will hold its monthly meeting in-person and via Zoom webinar. November's meeting will be held on November 13th at 4 p.m. at City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Ave, in the Ackerman Room. Register to join the November 2025 Affordable Housing Trust meeting.
The meeting agenda and meeting materials will be posted on the Affordable Housing Trust webpage.
/CDD/Calendar/2025/11/13/cambridgeaffordablehousingtrust1
Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust
The Affordable Housing Trust will hold its monthly meeting in-person and via Zoom webinar. February's meeting will be held on February 27th at 4 p.m. at City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Ave, in the Ackerman Room. Register to join the February 2025 Affordable Housing Trust meeting.
The meeting agenda and meeting materials will be posted on the Affordable Housing Trust webpage.
/CDD/Calendar/2025/02/27/cambridgeaffordablehousingtrust
Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust
The Affordable Housing Trust will hold its monthly meeting in-person and via Zoom webinar. January's meeting will be held on January 22, 2026 at 4 p.m. at City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Ave, in the Ackermann Room. Register to join the January 2026 Affordable Housing Trust meeting.
The meeting agenda and meeting materials will be posted on the Affordable Housing Trust webpage.
/CDD/Calendar/2026/01/22/cambridgeaffordablehousingtrust
Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust
The Affordable Housing Trust will hold its monthly meeting in-person and via Zoom webinar. February's meeting will be held on February 26, 2026 at 4 p.m. at City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Ave, in the Ackermann Room. Register to join the February 2026 Affordable Housing Trust meeting.
The meeting agenda and meeting materials will be posted on the Affordable Housing Trust webpage.
/CDD/Calendar/2026/02/26/cambridgeaffordablehousingtrust1
Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust
The Affordable Housing Trust will hold its monthly meeting in-person and via Zoom webinar. May's meeting will be held on May 28, 2026 at 4 p.m. at City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Ave, in the Ackermann Room. Register to join the May 2026 Affordable Housing Trust meeting.
The meeting agenda and meeting materials will be posted on the Affordable Housing Trust webpage.
/CDD/Calendar/2026/05/28/cambridgeaffordablehousingtrust1
Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust
The Affordable Housing Trust will hold its monthly meeting in-person and via Zoom webinar. June's meeting will be held on June 25, 2026 at 4 p.m. at City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Ave, in the Ackermann Room. Register to join the June 2026 Affordable Housing Trust meeting.
The meeting agenda and meeting materials will be posted on the Affordable Housing Trust webpage.
/CDD/Calendar/2026/06/25/cambridgeaffordablehousingtrust
Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust
The Affordable Housing Trust will hold its monthly meeting in-person and via Zoom webinar. April's meeting will be held on April 23, 2026 at 4 p.m. at City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Ave, in the Ackermann Room. Register to join the April 2026 Affordable Housing Trust meeting.
The meeting agenda and meeting materials will be posted on the Affordable Housing Trust webpage.
/CDD/Calendar/2026/04/23/cambridgeaffordablehousingtrust
Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust
The Affordable Housing Trust will hold its monthly meeting in-person and via Zoom webinar. March's meeting will be held on March 26, 2026 at 4 p.m. at City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Ave, in the Ackermann Room. Register to join the March 2026 Affordable Housing Trust meeting.
The meeting agenda and meeting materials will be posted on the Affordable Housing Trust webpage.
/CDD/Calendar/2026/03/26/cambridgeaffordablehousingtrust
CANCELLED: 71 Cherry Street AHO Community Meeting
The Cambridge Redevelopment Authority (CRA) is hosting their first AHO community meeting on February 19th, 2025 at 6 p.m. to discuss plans for the proposed development at 71 Cherry Street as 100% affordable housing.
Via Zoom: bit.ly/m/MFNHRevampProject
In Person: CCF Conference Room, 99 Bishop Allen Dr. Cambridge, MA 02139
If you are interested in attending the meeting, please register here.
/CDD/Calendar/2025/02/19/71cherrystreetahocommunitymeeting
Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust
The Affordable Housing Trust will hold its monthly meeting in-person and via Zoom webinar. July's meeting (previously scheduled for July 24) has been postponed to July 31, 2025 at 4 p.m. It will be held at City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Ave, in the Ackerman Room. Register to join the July 2025 Affordable Housing Trust meeting. The meeting agenda and meeting materials will be posted on the Affordable Housing Trust webpage.
/CDD/Calendar/2025/07/31/cambridgeaffordablehousingtrust
Remote Planning Board Meetings
Information about Cambridge Planning Board Meetings held remotely using Zoom Webinar platform.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/planningboard/remoteplanningboardmeetings
240 Broadway (Broadway Park) - AHO Community Meeting
Due to technical issues, Just A Start is holding a repeat session of their first AHO meeting on September 18th at 6 p.m. via Zoom to present updated designs and to collect feedback on their proposed development at 240 Broadway (Broadway Park). Click here for more information on how to listen in.
You may attend this meeting via Zoom. Please registerhere to attend the meeting online.
/CDD/Calendar/2025/09/18/240broadwaybroadwayparkahocommunitymeeting
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
Corcoran Park AHO Community Meeting
The CHA is hosting their second AHO community meeting on October 9, 2025 at 6 p.m. to discuss plans for the proposed revitalization at Corcoran Park as 100% affordable housing. Click here for the flyer.
Interested participants may attend:
In-person: VFW at 688 Huron Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
Via Zoom: Click here to register for the Zoom meeting.
For more information about this project, please visit CHA’s website at https://cambridge-housing.org/departments/planning/planning-projects/corcoran-park-modernization/.
/CDD/Calendar/2025/10/09/corcoranparkahocommunitymeeting1
Broadway Park AHO Community Meeting
JAS held an initial community meeting on January 14th, 2025 to introduce themselves and the project to the community. They are holding another community meeting on July 24th at 6 p.m. at 243 Broadway, Cambridge and via Zoom to present updated designs and to collect feedback. Those who are interested in attending can register for the meeting here.
/CDD/Calendar/2025/07/24/broadwayparkahocommunitymeeting
35 Harvey Street
Homeowners Rehab Inc. (HRI) renovated 35 Harvey Street, an existing affordable housing development located just off of Massachusetts Avenue near Alewife Linear Park and the Minuteman multi-use path.
The work involved converting 16 single-room-occupancy (SRO) units with shared facilities into 12 enhanced SRO housing units with private baths and kitchens. Ten out of the twelve units are deeply affordable by serving households under 30% AMI while the remaining two serve households under 50% AMI. All units have project-based vouchers.
Other work includes improvements to the exterior, the addition of a site manager’s office, common area upgrades, and an updated resident meeting space. The project was being designed to meet Enterprise Green Communities (EGC) certification.
/CDD/Projects/Housing/35harveystreet
12-14 Laurel Street - AHO Community Meeting
Just A Start (JAS) is hosting their first AHO community meeting on September 11, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss plans for the proposed redevelopment at 12-14 Laurel Street as 100% affordable housing.
You may attend this meeting either in-person or online.
In-person: 55 Norfolk Street, Cambridge, MA
Online: via Zoom. Please register here to attend the meeting online.
For more information about the project, please contact Connor Ring at ConnorRing@justastart.org.
/CDD/Calendar/2025/09/11/1214laurelstreetahocommunitymeeting
28-30 Wendell AHO Community Meeting
Homeowners Rehab Inc. (HRI) is holding their third AHO community meeting at the Baldwin School Cafeteria (85 Oxford Street) on March 6, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss plans for the proposed development at 28-30 Wendell Street as 100% affordable housing. Click here for more information. If you are interested in attending via Zoom, please register here.
For more information about the project, please contact Eleni Macrakis at emacrakis@homeownersrehab.org or visit the project’s website at https://www.30wendellstreet.com/home.
/CDD/Calendar/2025/03/06/2830wendellahocommunitymeeting
Planning Board Meeting
City of Cambridge Planning Board Meeting
/CDD/Calendar/2025/07/22/planningboard20250722
Solar Assistance Program Information Session
This new City program provides no-cost support to Cambridge businesses, non-profits, and owners of commercial and large residential buildings that are interested in installing solar on their roof.
/CDD/Calendar/2025/05/06/solarassistanceprograminformationsession
240 Broadway (Broadway Park) AHO Community Meeting
Just A Start (JAS) is hosting a second AHO community meeting on November 6, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss plans for the proposed development at 240 Broadway (also known as Broadway Park) as 100% affordable housing.
You may attend this meeting either in-person or online.
In-person: 243 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139
Online: via Zoom. Please register here to attend the meeting online.
For more information about the project, please contact Yolanda Gilibert at YolandaGilibert@justastart.org or visit the project’s website at https://justastart.org/240-broadway/.
/CDD/Calendar/2025/11/06/240broadway,-h-,40;broadwaypark,-h-,41;ahocommunitymeeting
Mass Ave Planning Study - Community Meeting 1
We're excited to host our first community meeting for the Mass Ave Planning Study (MAPS) on Thursday, February 29 from 6 PM - 7:30 PM.
The meeting will provide an introduction to the project; an opportunity for the community to learn more about the process; and a chance to talk with the planning team about Mass Ave!
This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom.
/CDD/News/2024/1/massaveplanningstudycommunitymeeting1
Dormer Guidelines
Guidelines to help property owners and design/building professionals create dormers that will increase the living space of an attic story while retaining the basic design integrity of the building and roof lines.
/CDD/publications/alphabeticaldocumentfolders/D/dormerguidelines1996
Mass Ave Planning Study (MAPS) Working Group - Meeting 1
We will be hosting our first working group meeting for the Mass Ave Planning Study on Wednesday, February 7 at 6 PM. The meeting will serve as an introduction to the project; an opportunity for working group members to learn more about the process; and a chance for any members of the public to ask initial questions for the planning team. This meeting will be held via Zoom.
/CDD/News/2024/1/massaveplanningstudymapsworkinggroupmeeting1
Corcoran Park AHO Community Meeting
The CHA is hosting their second AHO community meeting on June 18, 2025 at 6 p.m. to discuss plans for the proposed revitalization at Corcoran Park as 100% affordable housing. Click here for the flyer.
Interested participants may attend:
In-person: VFW at 688 Huron Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
Via Zoom: Click here to register for the Zoom meeting.
For more information about this project, please visit CHA’s website at https://cambridge-housing.org/departments/planning/planning-projects/corcoran-park-modernization/.
/CDD/Calendar/2025/06/18/corcoranparkahocommunitymeeting
2072 Massachusetts Avenue AHO Community Meeting
Capstone Communities, Hope Real Estate Enterprises, and MPZ Development (Capstone/Hope/MPZ) are hosting their second AHO community meeting on May 29th at 6:00 p.m. to discuss plans for the proposed development at 2072 Massachusetts Avenue as 100% affordable housing. Click here for the flyer.
Interested participants may attend this meeting either in-person or online.
In-person: University Hall, 2nd floor (2-150), 1815 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140
Online: via Zoom. Please register here to attend the meeting online.
For more information about the project, please contact Capstone Communities at info@capstonecommunities.com or visit the project’s website at https://www.aptsat2072massave.com/home.
/CDD/Calendar/2025/05/29/2072massachusettsavenueahocommunitymeeting1
Planning Board Meetings
Meeting Agendas, Hearing Notices and Transcripts for the Cambridge Planning Board.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/planningboard/planningboardmeetings
Article 22 Green Roofs Requirement
Guidance for complying with green building roofs requirement found in Article 22 of the zoning ordinance.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/sustainabledevelopment/article22greenroofsrequirement
Business Development Workshops
This page describes the variety of business development workshops that the City of Cambridge offers.
/CDD/economicopportunityanddevelopment/smallbusinessassistance/Workshops
344 Broadway City Hall Annex Building Profile
Green building information about the renovation of the historic Cambridge City Hall Annex at 344 Broadway, the first LEED-Gold municipal building in Massachusetts.
/CDD/climateandenergy/municipalsustainability/344broadway
87-101 Blanchard Road
B'nai B'rith Housing, a Greater Boston nonprofit housing developer, is proposing to expand the existing site at 89 Blanchard Road and create new affordable senior housing. They plan to create this new housing under provisions of the Affordable Housing Overlay (AHO).
/CDD/Projects/Housing/87101blanchardroad
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
Planning Board Meeting
City of Cambridge Planning Board Meeting
/CDD/Calendar/2025/02/25/planningboard20250225
Mass Ave Planning Study Working Group Meeting
The next Working Group meeting for the Mass Ave Planning Study will focus on zoning for Mass Ave, specifically the areas of North Mass Ave and South of Porter Square. Additionally, the group will discuss the format and content of upcoming community meetings in January focused on design and planning for Porter Square.
/CDD/News/2024/12/massaveplanningstudyworkinggroupmeeting
Mass Ave Planning Study Working Group Meeting
The next Working Group meeting for the Mass Ave Planning Study will focus on zoning for Mass Ave, specifically the areas of North Mass Ave and South of Porter Square. Additionally, the group will discuss the format and content of upcoming community meetings in January focused on design and planning for Porter Square.
/CDD/Calendar/2024/12/11/massaveplanningstudyworkinggroupmeeting
MAPS Working Group
The Mass Ave Planning Study Working Group will meet to discuss community feedback from Round 2 and provide input on the draft recommendations for South of Porter Square study area. Additionally, there will be a conversation with development experts on development feasibility currently, and the in the future, on Mass Ave.
/CDD/News/2024/6/massaveplanningstudyworkinggroupmeetingsouthofportersquare
116 Norfolk Street
The Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA) expanded and historically renovated their existing property at 116 Norfolk Street.
/CDD/Projects/Housing/116norfolkstreet
Marketing Underway for New Affordable Housing at 52 New Street Apartments
Just A Start (JAS) is beginning the marketing process for its 106-unit affordable development at 52 New Street in Cambridge. For more information about the application process, including the upcoming information sessions, please visit click on the flyer here or email 52NewStreet@Wingatecompanies.com.
/CDD/News/2025/4/marketingunderwayfornewaffordablehousingat52newstreetapartments
Central Square City Lots Study - Virtual Community Meeting!
This will be a virtual community meeting for the study of city-owned property in Central Square. We will present draft recommendations for the future uses of the sites based on community feedback and input, as well as municipal needs.
Central Square City Lots Study: The City of Cambridge Community Development Department (CDD), in collaboration with other city departments and the Cambridge community, is leading a municipal property needs assessment and planning study for city-owned properties in Central Square.
/CDD/News/2023/12/centralsquarecitylotsstudyvirtualcommunitymeeting!
Planning Board Meeting
City of Cambridge Planning Board Meeting
/CDD/Calendar/2025/12/16/planningboard20251216
Planning Board Meeting
City of Cambridge Planning Board Meeting
/CDD/Calendar/2025/09/30/planningboard20250930
Planning Board Meeting
City of Cambridge Planning Board Meeting
/CDD/Calendar/2025/10/07/planningboard20251007
Planning Board Meeting
City of Cambridge Planning Board Meeting
/CDD/Calendar/2025/10/28/planningboard20251028
Planning Board Meeting
City of Cambridge Planning Board Meeting
/CDD/Calendar/2025/10/21/planningboard20251021
Planning Board Meeting
City of Cambridge Planning Board Meeting
/CDD/Calendar/2025/08/05/planningboard20250805
Planning Board Meeting
City of Cambridge Planning Board Meeting
/CDD/Calendar/2025/08/19/planningboard20250819
Planning Board Meeting
City of Cambridge Planning Board Meeting
/CDD/Calendar/2025/06/10/planningboard20250610
Planning Board Meeting
City of Cambridge Planning Board Meeting
/CDD/Calendar/2025/03/18/planningboard20250318
Planning Board Meeting
City of Cambridge Planning Board Meeting
/CDD/Calendar/2025/03/25/planningboard20250325
Planning Board Meeting
City of Cambridge Planning Board Meeting
/CDD/Calendar/2025/04/29/planningboard20250429
Planning Board Meeting
City of Cambridge Planning Board Meeting
/CDD/Calendar/2025/04/15/planningboard20250415
Planning Board Meeting
City of Cambridge Planning Board Meeting
/CDD/Calendar/2025/01/07/planningboard20250107
Planning Board Meeting
City of Cambridge Planning Board Meeting
/CDD/Calendar/2025/05/20/planningboard20250520
Planning Board Meeting
City of Cambridge Planning Board Meeting
/CDD/Calendar/2025/05/13/planningboard20250513
Planning Board Meeting
City of Cambridge Planning Board Meeting
/CDD/Calendar/2025/12/09/planningboard20251209
Planning Board Meeting
City of Cambridge Planning Board Meeting
/CDD/Calendar/2025/11/18/planningboard20251118
Planning Board Meeting
City of Cambridge Planning Board Meeting
/CDD/Calendar/2025/02/11/planningboard20250211
Planning Board Meeting
City of Cambridge Planning Board Meeting
/CDD/Calendar/2025/02/04/planningboard20250204
Planning Board Meeting
City of Cambridge Planning Board Meeting
/CDD/Calendar/2025/07/08/planningboard20250708
Planning Board Meeting
City of Cambridge Planning Board Meeting
/CDD/Calendar/2026/01/06/planningboard20260106
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
52 New Street
Just A Start (JAS) is constructing 106 units of affordable housing on an underutilized parcel immediately adjacent to Danehy Park in Neighborhood Nine.
/CDD/Projects/Housing/52newstreet
Planning Board Meeting
City of Cambridge Planning Board Meeting
/CDD/Calendar/2024/10/01/planningboard20241001
Planning Board Meeting
City of Cambridge Planning Board Meeting
/CDD/Calendar/2024/10/22/planningboard20241022
Planning Board Meeting
City of Cambridge Planning Board Meeting
/CDD/Calendar/2024/10/08/planningboard20241008
Planning Board Meeting
City of Cambridge Planning Board Meeting
/CDD/Calendar/2024/12/17/planningboard20241217
Planning Board Meeting
City of Cambridge Planning Board Meeting
/CDD/Calendar/2024/12/10/planningboard20241210
Planning Board Meeting
City of Cambridge Planning Board Meeting
/CDD/Calendar/2024/11/19/planningboard20241119
Planning Board Meeting
City of Cambridge Planning Board Meeting
/CDD/Calendar/2024/11/12/planningboard20241112
New Affordable Housing at 52 New Street
Wingate Properties is processing applications from prospective tenants for new affordable rental housing at 52 New Street.
/CDD/News/2025/10/newaffordablehousingat52newstreet
Planning Board Meeting
City of Cambridge Planning Board Meeting
/CDD/Calendar/2024/11/26/planningboard20241126
Central Square Rezoning - Community Meeting 3
Please join the Central Square Rezoning Project team for our final community meeting regarding potential updates to the zoning for Central Square. This meeting will begin with a presentation by City staff focusing on what we've heard thus far and how that has informed the preliminary zoning recommendations. It will be followed by a robust public discussion where community members can share their feedback and input.
/CDD/News/2024/9/centralsquarerezoningcommunitymeeting3
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/Calendar/2025/04/03/publiccommentsessionforutilizationofhudgrants
Community Benefits Advisory Committee
The Community Benefits Advisory Committee (CBAC) will meet to advance its purpose to act on the Guiding Principles for Community Benefits Funding set forth in the Community Needs Assessment.
/CDD/Calendar/2026/03/02/communitybenefitsadvisorycommittee
Community Benefits Advisory Committee
The Community Benefits Advisory Committee (CBAC) will meet to advance its purpose to act on the Guiding Principles for Community Benefits Funding set forth in the Community Needs Assessment.
/CDD/Calendar/2026/02/02/communitybenefitsadvisorycommittee1
City of Cambridge Offers Support and 1-on-1 Coaching to Food Businesses
The Economic Opportunity and Development Division is offering free one-on-one coaching and a 3-part workshop series for food businesses in April! Whether you are a food business owner looking for clarity on your strategic goals, feeling confused or overwhelmed by food business financials, or unsure how best to attract today’s customers, these workshops and 1-on-1 coaching are aimed at putting your business on the track to success.
/CDD/News/2025/3/cityofcambridgeofferssupportand1on1coachingtofoodbusinesses
Community Benefits Advisory Committee
The Community Benefits Advisory Committee (CBAC) will meet to advance its purpose to act on the Guiding Principles for Community Benefits Funding set forth in the Community Needs Assessment.
/CDD/Calendar/2026/01/05/communitybenefitsadvisorycommittee
Community Benefits Advisory Committee
The Community Benefits Advisory Committee (CBAC) will meet to advance its purpose to act on the Guiding Principles for Community Benefits Funding set forth in the Community Needs Assessment.
/CDD/Calendar/2025/09/08/communitybenefitsadvisorycommitee
Community Benefits Advisory Committee
The Community Benefits Advisory Committee (CBAC) will meet to advance its purpose to act on the Guiding Principles for Community Benefits Funding set forth in the Community Needs Assessment.
/CDD/Calendar/2025/10/06/communitybenefitsadvisorycommittee1
Community Benefits Advisory Committee
The Community Benefits Advisory Committee (CBAC) will meet to advance its purpose to act on the Guiding Principles for Community Benefits Funding set forth in the Community Needs Assessment.
/CDD/Calendar/2025/04/07/communitybenefitsadvisorycommittee1
Community Benefits Advisory Committee
The Community Benefits Advisory Committee (CBAC) will meet to advance its purpose to act on the Guiding Principles for Community Benefits Funding set forth in the Community Needs Assessment.
/CDD/Calendar/2025/05/05/communitybenefitsadvisorycommittee
Community Benefits Advisory Committee
The Community Benefits Advisory Committee (CBAC) will meet to advance its purpose to act on the Guiding Principles for Community Benefits Funding set forth in the Community Needs Assessment.
/CDD/Calendar/2025/12/01/communitybenefitsadvisorycommittee1
Community Benefits Advisory Committee
The Community Benefits Advisory Committee (CBAC) will meet to advance its purpose to act on the Guiding Principles for Community Benefits Funding set forth in the Community Needs Assessment.
/CDD/Calendar/2025/11/03/communitybenefitsadvisorycommittee
Raymond Park Renovation Virtual Open House
One of four virtual open houses to answer questions about the renovation plan and next steps in the process.
/CDD/Calendar/2025/04/14/raymondparkrenovationvirtualopenhouse1
Mass Ave Planning Study Working Group Meeting
A Working Group meeting where the working group members will discuss public feedback from the 9/26 community meeting, review the community-based goals, and establish the approach for future recommendations for North Mass Ave.
/CDD/News/2024/10/massaveplanningstudyworkinggroupmeeting
Raymond Park Renovation Virtual Open House
One of four virtual open houses to answer questions about the renovation plan and next steps in the process.
/CDD/Calendar/2025/04/17/raymondparkrenovationvirtualopenhouse4
Raymond Park Renovation Virtual Open House
One of four virtual open houses to answer questions about the renovation plan and next steps in the process.
/CDD/Calendar/2025/04/15/raymondparkrenovationvirtualopenhouse2
52 New Street
52 New Street, a new, affordable, rental apartment building, will begin accepting applications for a resident lottery on July 1
/CDD/News/2025/5/52newstreet
Doing Business with the City Workshop Series
As part of the City’s Supplier Diversity Program, the Community Development and Purchasing Departments are hosting a three-part workshop series for business owners who are interested in learning more about the City’s procurement process. Workshops are aimed at demystifying the procurement process for business owners in three sections – small contracts, invitations to bid and written quotes, and request for proposals. Businesses are encouraged to come to one or all the workshops.
/CDD/News/2025/1/doingbusinesswiththecityworkshopseries
Mass Ave Planning Study - A Focus on Porter Square
Porter Square Community Meeting - A Focus on Porter Square - January 30, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Join us for a virtual Community Meeting as part of the Mass Ave Planning Study (MAPS) to review and provide feedback on alternative ideas for the future of Porter Square! This is your opportunity to weigh in on potential updates, including zoning changes, urban design concepts, and open space improvements.
/CDD/News/2025/1/massaveplanningstudyafocusonportersquare
Elm Place
Just A Start's 19 unit affordable rental development at 1066 Cambridge Street, known as Elm Place.
/CDD/Projects/Housing/elmplace
For Applicants
Information for people looking to apply for rental or ownership programs through CDD.
/CDD/housing/forapplicants
Our Parks, Our Plan: Setting Our Goals
It’s time to set goals! Join the Our Parks, Our Plan team for a virtual public meeting to discuss what our goals should be, and how they will help lead us to better parks and open spaces.
/CDD/Calendar/2022/06/30/ourparks,ourplansettingourgoals
Mass Ave Planning Study Working Group Meeting
Working group meeting notice for Mass Ave Planning Study. We will be discussing the basics of zoning, and our approach to community planning for Porter Square.
/CDD/Calendar/2024/10/30/massaveplanningstudyworkinggroupmeeting
52 New Street - New Info Sessions
52 New Street, a new, affordable, rental apartment building, will begin accepting applications for a resident lottery on July 1
/CDD/News/2025/6/52newstreet
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
Special Permit Pre-Application Community Meetings
Information related to community engagement activities undertaken by developers before submitting a Planning Board special permit application.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/developmentreview/specialpermits/preapplicationcommunitymeetings
Central Square City Lots Study - Virtual Public Meeting October 25
This will be a virtual public meeting to share information about the project; review the sites that we are planning for; and receive community input and ideas on future uses for these properties. We will cover similar content to our prior in-person meeting, but in an online friendly format.
Central Square City Lots Study: The City of Cambridge Community Development Department (CDD), in collaboration with other city departments and the Cambridge community, is leading a municipal property needs assessment and planning study for city-owned properties in Central Square.
/CDD/News/2023/10/centralsquarecitylotsstudyvirtualpublicmeeting
Central Square Rezoning Community Meeting 1
Join us virtually on Thursday, May 30th from 6-7:30 pm for the first of three community meetings on updating the zoning for Central Square!
/CDD/News/2024/5/centralsquarerezoningcommunitymeeting1
Mass Ave Planning Study Community Meeting
The next Community Meeting for MAPS will focus on the area South of Porter Square, and include opportunities for public participation around the issues facing this area.
/CDD/News/2024/3/massaveplanningstudycommunitymeeting
2024 Planning Board
Planning Board Agendas, Transcripts and Hearing Notices from 2024.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/planningboard/planningboardmeetings/2024pb
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
Join us on Sunday, 10/8 !
This will be the first public meeting for the study of city-owned property in Central Square.
/CDD/News/2023/9/centralsquarecitylotsstudypublicmeeting1
Mass Ave Planning Study Community Meeting: A Focus on North Mass Ave
Community meeting notice for Mass Ave Planning Study - A focus on North Mass Ave. This is the first meeting for this study area. We will be presenting initial observations and developing a vision and goals for this area.
/CDD/Calendar/2024/09/26/massaveplanningstudynorthmassavecommunitymeeting
Homeownership Program Review
As part of the ongoing Homeownership Program Review process, the Housing Division is inviting current owners of affordable homes to attend an information and feedback session. These meetings are being held to provide an overview of the proposed recommendations to some of the program terms, including the way units increase in value and whether units can be passed through inheritance.
/CDD/Projects/Housing/affordablehomeownershipprogramreview_dec2023
Mass Ave Planning Study Community Meeting: A Focus on North Mass Ave
Community meeting notice for Mass Ave Planning Study - A Focus on North Mass Ave. This is the first meeting for this study area which includes Porter Square. We will be presenting initial observations and developing goals and a vision for this area.
/CDD/News/2024/8/massaveplanningstudynorthmassavecommunitymeeting
Print Shop Condominiums
Cascap, Inc. developed a former print shop on Harvard Street into 24 units of green affordable ownership.
/CDD/Projects/Housing/printshop
Central Square Advisory Committee Vacancies
The Central Square Advisory Committee (CSAC) is a group of community members with direct relationships to Central Square in Cambridge who review development proposals and planning projects that impact Central Square.
/CDD/News/2024/7/centralsquareadvisorycommitteevacancies
By Bike
The latest information and resources for bikes in Cambridge.
/CDD/Transportation/gettingaroundcambridge/bikesincambridge
Shared Lane Markings
The purpose of the markings is to create improved conditions for bicycling, by clarifying where cyclists are expected to ride and to notify motorists to expect cyclists on the road.
/CDD/Transportation/gettingaroundcambridge/bikesincambridge/bicycling/sharedlanemarkings
Homebuyer Education
The City of Cambridge offers homebuyer education and counseling for all.
/CDD/housing/forhomebuyers/education
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
Alberico Park
Proposed improvements to Alberico Park
/CDD/Projects/Parks/albericopark
52 New Street - Application Live!
The application for 52 New Street, a new, affordable, rental apartment building, is live until Thursday, August 29, 2025 at 3 p.m.
/CDD/News/2025/7/52newstreetapplicationlive!
Capital Network Workshop Series
Calling in all Cambridge entrepreneurs! Enroll today in a free workshop series facilitated by The Capital Network. The workshops will focus on business planning, financials, and storytelling.
/CDD/News/2023/3/thecapitalnetworkbusinessworkshopseries
Harvard Square Advisory Committee Vacancies
The Harvard Square Advisory Committee (HSAC) is a group of community members with direct relationships to Harvard Square, who review development proposals and planning projects that impact Harvard Square.
/CDD/News/2024/7/harvardsquareadvisorycommitteevacancies
New Small Business Planning Workshop Series
Calling all Cambridge entrepreneurs! Are you looking for some business planning assistance? Attend our upcoming series to receive tips and tools in your business journey.
/CDD/News/2024/1/newsmallbusinessplanningworkshopseries
Final Cambridge Street Meeting
Join the planning team for the final public meeting of the Our Cambridge Street process and provide feedback.
/CDD/News/2022/12/finalcambridgest,-d-,planningmeetingondec,-d-,15
Housing
The Housing Department works to promote and maintain the socioeconomic diversity of the city by managing and implementing the City’s efforts to meet the housing needs of low-, and moderate-, and middle-income residents, and develops initiatives to preserve and expand the City's stock of affordable rental and homeownership housing.
/CDD/housing
New Small Business Succession Planning Program
The City of Cambridge Community Development Department (CDD) is launching a new program for Cambridge business owners interested in getting their business ready to be sold or transferred to your family, an employee, or someone else.
/CDD/News/2024/3/smallbusinesssuccessionplanningprogram
October is National Women's Business Month
The City is celebrating National Women's Business Month this October to recognize the importance of women-owned businesses and to highlight the women entrepreneurs in the local Cambridge economy.
/CDD/News/2022/9/octoberisnationalwomensbusinessmonth
Free Business Financial Literacy Workshops
Cambridge Community Development Department partners with Cambridge Savings Bank to offer a four-week Financial Education Program for entrepreneurs.
/CDD/News/2025/8/financialeducationworkshopseriesforsmallbusinessesbycambridgesavingsbank
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
Accessibility
Accessibility is built into all pedestrian projects.
/CDD/Transportation/gettingaroundcambridge/byfoot/Walking/Accessability
2012 Planning Board
Planning Board Agendas, Transcripts and Hearing Notices from 2012
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/planningboard/planningboardmeetings/2012pb
1055 Cambridge Street Lottery
First-time homebuyer lottery opportunity for units located at 1055 Cambridge Street
/CDD/Projects/Housing/homeownershiplottery/1055cambridgestreetlottery
Norfolk Street
The City of Cambridge, with the Affordable Housing Trust (CAHT) and the Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA), celebrated a recently completed Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) development at 116 Norfolk Street. With funding from the City through the Affordable Housing Trust, as well as other public and private funding, the CHA has completed the construction of 62 new PSH units.
/CDD/News/2025/6/norfolkstreet
New Development Log Available - 2022 Q4
The Development Log, published quarterly, tracks large-scale residential, commercial and institutional development projects currently in the permitting or construction phases in the City of Cambridge.
/CDD/News/2023/3/newdevelopmentlogavailable2022q4
New Development Log Available - 2023 Q2
The Development Log, published quarterly, tracks large-scale residential, commercial and institutional development projects currently in the permitting or construction phases in the City of Cambridge.
/CDD/News/2023/7/developmentlogavailable2023q2
New Development Log Available - 2023 Q3
The Development Log, published quarterly, tracks large-scale residential, commercial and institutional development projects currently in the permitting or construction phases in the City of Cambridge.
/CDD/News/2023/11/developmentlogavailable2023q3
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
New Development Log Available - 2022 Q3
The Development Log, published quarterly, tracks large-scale residential, commercial and institutional development projects currently in the permitting or construction phases in the City of Cambridge.
/CDD/News/2022/11/newdevelopmentlogavailable2022q3
New Development Log Available - 2024 Q1
The Development Log, published quarterly, tracks large-scale residential, commercial and institutional development projects currently in the permitting or construction phases in the City of Cambridge.
/CDD/News/2024/5/newdevelopmentlogavailable2024q1
New Development Log Available - 2023 Q4
The Development Log, published quarterly, tracks large-scale residential, commercial and institutional development projects currently in the permitting or construction phases in the City of Cambridge.
/CDD/News/2024/3/newdevelopmentlogavailable2023fourthquarter
Mass Ave Planning Study (MAPS) Working Group - Meeting 2
This is the second regular meeting of the Mass Ave Planning Study Working Group, a representative body of neighborhood stakeholders that will help guide the planning process for Mass Ave from Cambridge Common to Alewife Brook Parkway.
/CDD/News/2024/3/massaveplanningstudymapsworkinggroupmeeting2
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
Pedestrian Plan
Reviews elements of the Cambridge Pedestrian Plan
/CDD/Transportation/programs/currentprograms/pedestrianplan
Massachusetts Names City of Cambridge a Climate Leader Community
Cambridge is proud to announce that it is one of just 19 Massachusetts communities to have achieved Climate Leader Community certification from the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources. This certification recognizes how far the city has come in setting and meeting rigorous requirements to become carbon neutral by 2050.
/CDD/News/2025/5/massachusettsnamescityofcambridgeaclimateleadercommunity
Food Business Basics Program
The City of Cambridge Community Development Department (CDD) is launching a new program for Cambridge residents who have a passion for food and a dream of owning a business, but a lot of questions about combining the two.
/CDD/News/2024/2/foodbusinessbasicsprogram
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
Rental Preference Point Updates 2025
The Housing Department has updated the preference point system used for the Inclusionary Housing Rental Program.
/CDD/Projects/Housing/rentalpreferencepointupdates2025
Other Housing Providers
Contact information for other housing providers in Cambridge.
/CDD/housing/resourcesandadditionalinformation/otherproviders
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...
Cambridge Climate Committee
The City Manager appoints a standing Climate Committee as an advisory committee to assist in the implementation of the Climate Protection Plan and Net Zero Action Plan.
/CDD/climateandenergy/climatechangeplanning/climateprotectionactioncommittee
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
HomeBridge
Housing program to provide financial assistance to homebuyers
/CDD/housing/forhomebuyers/HomeBridge
2013 Planning Board
Planning Board Agendas, Transcripts and Hearing Notices from 2013.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/planningboard/planningboardmeetings/2013pb
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
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
Rental Applicant Pool
Description of the Rental Applicant Pool for applying for Inclusionary Rental units.
/CDD/housing/forapplicants/rentalapplicantpool
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
City of Cambridge Seeking Members for Cambridge Climate Committee
The Climate Committee is a volunteer group of community members who work together to provide feedback and ideas to the City on topics related to climate change. It was formerly known as the Climate Protection Action Committee. The Climate Committee works to help the City reduce climate change impacts, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase equity, and serve as a partner to and example for other communities.
/CDD/News/2023/1/cityofcambridgeseekingmembersforcambridgeclimatecommittee
Central Square Advisory Committee Call for Members
The Central Square Advisory Committee (CSAC) is a group of community members with direct relationships to Central Square in Cambridge who review development proposals and planning projects that impact Central Square.
/CDD/News/2023/5/centralsquareadvisorycommitteevacancy
2017 Planning Board
Planning Board Agendas, Transcripts and Hearing Notices from 2017.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/planningboard/planningboardmeetings/2017pb
Food Business Incubator Program
The Food Business Incubator Program offers technical assistance and other resources to food businesses in Cambridge, with a focus on women- and minority-owned businesses as well as first-time food entrepreneurs.
/CDD/economicopportunityanddevelopment/smallbusinessassistance/smallbusinessprograms/foodb...
Cambridge Celebrates National Black Business Month
This August, the City of Cambridge is proud to celebrate National Black Business Month by hosting a variety of events aimed at supporting and promoting Black business owners.
/CDD/News/2024/7/cambridgecelebratesnationalblackbusinessmonth
2022 Planning Board
Planning Board Agendas, Transcripts and Hearing Notices from 2022.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/planningboard/planningboardmeetings/2022pb
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
2021 Planning Board
Planning Board Agendas, Transcripts and Hearing Notices from 2021.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/planningboard/planningboardmeetings/2021pb