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Haggerty School Playground
The renovation of the Haggerty School Playground was completed in 2015.
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Cambridgeport School Playground
The Cambridgeport School Playground, located in the Port neighborhood, was renovated in 2016.
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Safe Routes to School
Webpage for the Cambridge Safe Routes to School program to support and encourage students who wish to walk or bike to school.
/CDD/Transportation/gettingaroundcambridge/saferoutestoschool
Lowell School Park
Lowell School Park is located at the intersection of Mt. Auburn Street and Lowell Street in the West Cambridge neighborhood.
/CDD/parks/parksinfo/Parks/lowellschoolpark
Father Callanan Playground at Tobin School
Father Callanan Playground is adjacent to and behind the John M. Tobin Elementary School and has also been referred to as the Tobin School Playground. The play area is behind the Tobin School between Vassal lane and Concord Avenue.
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Amigos School Play Area
The City of Cambridge completed the renovation of the Amigos School play area in 2018.
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Graham and Parks School
The playground at the Graham & Parks School will undergo repair and maintenance work.
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Peabody School Playground Improvements
The Peabody School in North Cambridge will undergo a playground improvement project guided by the City's ongoing commitment to the goals of the Healthy Parks and Playgrounds Initiative.
/CDD/Projects/Parks/peabodyschoolplayground
Walking Maps
Maps for each Cambridge Public School with recommended walking routes to school.
/CDD/Transportation/gettingaroundcambridge/saferoutestoschool/saferouteswalkingmaps
Education Data
Data related to Cambridge Public Schools and post-secondary institutions.
/CDD/factsandmaps/educationdata
Morse Schoolyard
The Community Development Department is undergoing a planning process for the renovation of the outdoor play and gardening spaces at the Morse School.
/CDD/parks/parksinfo/Parks/morseschoolyard
Sacramento Field
The City of Cambridge is planning a comprehensive renovation of Sacramento Field.
/CDD/parks/parksinfo/Parks/sacramentofield
49 6th Street
49 6th Street is a proposed adaptive re-use of the former Sacred Heart Rectory, School and Convent.
/CDD/Projects/Housing/496thstreet
Alden Playground
Alden Playground is located in Baldwin neighborhood at the intersection of Oxford Street and Sacramento Street, across from the Baldwin School.
/CDD/parks/parksinfo/Parks/aldenplayground
Bluebikes Youth Membership Drop-In Info Session
Come learn about the $25 Annual Youth Bluebikes Membership for high school teens ages 16-19 who live in Cambridge. Learn how to sign up and how you can start riding Bluebikes.
/CDD/Calendar/2025/08/11/bluebikesyouthmembershipdropininfosession
Bluebikes Youth Discount
Are you a Cambridge high school student between the ages of 16 and 19? Do you want to pay $25 a year for a Bluebikes membership? Look no further!
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City of Cambridge Operations To Go Green
Thanks to an innovative partnership among multiple local institutions and a new wind power project in North Dakota, all of the electricity used by Cambridge city buildings, schools and operations will be 100% carbon neutral starting in 2026.
/CDD/News/2024/11/cityofcambridgeoperationstogogreen
Russell Field
This North Cambridge park is bordered by Rindge Avenue, Clifton Street, Harvey Street, and the W.R. Grace property. The Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School football team plays its games here. The park also contains two Little League fields and a soccer field.
/CDD/parks/parksinfo/Parks/russellfield
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
Brattle Street Two-way Separated Bike Lane
The City used Participatory Budgeting funds to install a two-way separated bicycle facility on Brattle Street in July 2017, informed by historic analyses and discussions, and aligned with the Vision Zero and Complete Streets Policies and additional City policies (Climate Action Plan, Growth Policy, Vehicle Trip Reduction Ordinance, School Wellness Policy, and others).
/CDD/Projects/Transportation/brattlestreettwowayseparatedbikelane
Urban Cycling Basics
Our bicycle commuter workshops are great for businesses, communities, universities, or bike groups looking to promote healthy transportation options. The workshop is designed for people who know how to ride a bike, but would like to start using their bikes to ride to work, school, or clubs. Attendees receive safety hand outs, and the instructor will have materials on hand to demonstrate principles, as well as to answer any questions attendees may have. - See more at: http://massbike.org/education/bike-safety-education/#sthash.KcPycpUu.dpuf
/CDD/Calendar/2013/08/20/urbancyclingbasics
Bike Maintenance Basics
For those interested in short trips around town, this workshop is for you. Our bicycle commuter workshops are great for businesses, communities, universities, or bike groups looking to promote healthy transportation options. The workshop is designed for people who know how to ride a bike, but would like to start using their bikes to ride to work, school, or clubs. Attendees receive safety hand outs, and the instructor will have materials on hand to demonstrate principles, as well as to answer any questions attendees may have.
/CDD/Calendar/2013/10/09/bikemaintenancebasics
Bike Maintenance - beyond basics
For those interested in short trips around town, this workshop is for you. Our bicycle commuter workshops are great for businesses, communities, universities, or bike groups looking to promote healthy transportation options. The workshop is designed for people who know how to ride a bike, but would like to start using their bikes to ride to work, school, or clubs. Attendees receive safety hand outs, and the instructor will have materials on hand to demonstrate principles, as well as to answer any questions attendees may have.
/CDD/Calendar/2013/10/10/bikemaintenancebeyondbasics
Women-Powered Cycling Workshop
For those interested in short trips around town, this workshop is for you. Our bicycle commuter workshops are great for businesses, communities, universities, or bike groups looking to promote healthy transportation options. The workshop is designed for people who know how to ride a bike, but would like to start using their bikes to ride to work, school, or clubs. Attendees receive safety hand outs, and the instructor will have materials on hand to demonstrate principles, as well as to answer any questions attendees may have.
/CDD/Calendar/2013/09/18/womenpoweredcyclingworkshop
Urban Cycling and the Law
This class is for those who have participated in a basic maintenance course, or understand basic bicycle maintenance. Our bicycle commuter workshops are great for businesses, communities, universities, or bike groups looking to promote healthy transportation options. The workshop is designed for people who know how to ride a bike, but would like to start using their bikes to ride to work, school, or clubs. Attendees receive safety hand outs, and the instructor will have materials on hand to demonstrate principles, as well as to answer any questions attendees may have.
/CDD/Calendar/2013/11/05/urbancyclingandthelaw
49 Sixth St Launch Event
On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, leaders from the City of Cambridge and the Commonwealth gathered with nonprofit Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) to mark the beginning of renovations at the former Sacred Heart church rectory and school in East Cambridge. By the end of 2027, POAH plans to complete construction on the property, which will create 46 new permanently affordable apartment homes.
/CDD/News/2025/7/49sixthstlaunchevent
6 - Mid-Cambridge
Mid-Cambridge is one of Cambridge's largest neighborhoods, stretching from Central Square in the east to Harvard Square in the west and north to Inman Square and the Cambridge/Somerville border. It is predominantly residential but also includes parts of the Harvard University campus, Cambridge and Youville Hospitals, and the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School.
/CDD/planud/neighplan/neighs/6
Other Data Sources
Other data sources for statistical analysis and research.
/CDD/factsandmaps/othercitydatasources
Park Projects
Park projects and planning efforts currently underway or recently completed.
/CDD/parks/parksprojects
Yerxa Road Underpass
This project improved public safety by completely reconstructing the Yerxa Road underpass that passes beneath the Fitchburg Branch MBTA railroad tracks.
/CDD/Transportation/projects/completedprojects/yerxaroadunderpass
Spring Street Traffic Calming
The Spring Street reconstruction project includes traffic calming elements to reduce vehicle speeds and enhance safety for pedestrians.
/CDD/Projects/trafficcalming/springstreet
3DNorth Point Map
A three dimensional (3D) geographic map of the North Point Commercial District
/CDD/economicopportunityanddevelopment/aboutcambridge/eastcamb/northpointmap
Town Gown, PILOT and Institutional Planning
Learn about about institutional planning in Cambridge and view the current Town Gown Reports from Cambridge College, Harvard University, Lesley University, and MIT
/CDD/planud/institutionalplanning
Climate Action Plans and Reports (2002 - 2015)
A series of plans and reports describe and evaluate the current status of Cambridge’s efforts to achieve the city's climate protection goals.
/CDD/climateandenergy/climatechangeplanning/climateactionplan/climateactionplanreports
Linnaean Street Traffic Calming
The Linnaean Street reconstruction project includes curb extensions to enhance safety for pedestrians.
/CDD/Projects/trafficcalming/linnaeanstreet
Farmers Markets
Did you know that you can find a farmers market operating almost every day of the week in Cambridge during the warm weather months? Use the Farmers Market map as resource for more information.
/CDD/parks/farmersmarkets
Town Gown Archive
Copies of older Town Gown reports.
/CDD/planud/institutionalplanning/towngownarchive
Bicycle Workshops
The City of Cambridge offers free bicycle training workshops throughout the year for people who work or live in Cambridge. Updated often!
/CDD/Transportation/gettingaroundcambridge/bikesincambridge/bicycleworkshops
Lower Mass Ave Map
An interactive map of the Lower Mass Ave commercial corridor in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
/CDD/economicopportunityanddevelopment/aboutcambridge/lowermassachusettsave/lowermassavema...
By Foot
Cambridge is a great city for walkers. It is compact and flat, it is well served by public transportation, and its mix of housing, stores, services, work places and parks means that many destinations are within easy walking distance.
/CDD/Transportation/gettingaroundcambridge/byfoot
Urban Cycling Basics - Healthy Aging in Cambridge
Are you interested in learning how to bicycle around the city of Cambridge? Join us and learn the rules of the road, strategies for riding safely and tips for comfort!
/CDD/Calendar/2016/05/19/urbancyclingbasicshealthyagingincambridge
On-Bicycle Refresher Course
Do you know how to ride a bike, but are a little nervous to ride on the road? This is the course for you!
/CDD/Calendar/2016/05/14/onbicyclerefreshercourse
Bicycle Maintenance Basics Workshop
Learn how to fix a flat, adjust your brakes and much more. Come to one or best sessions!
/CDD/Calendar/2016/05/25/bicyclemaintenancebasicsworkshop
Bicycle Maintenance Basics Workshop
Learn how to fix a flat, adjust your brakes and much more. Come to one or best sessions!
/CDD/Calendar/2016/05/25/bicyclemaintenancebeyondbasicsworkshop
2014 Planning Board
Planning Board Agendas, Transcripts and Hearing Notices from 2014.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/planningboard/planningboardmeetings/2014pb
Reports & Presentations
Statistical profiles, reports, and presentations contained here summarize a variety of information about Cambridge.
/CDD/factsandmaps/reportsandpublications
Hubway Basics Workshops
Learn the rules of the road for biking in an urban setting. Learn how to use the Hubway Bike Share system.
/CDD/Calendar/2017/04/26/hubwaybasicsworkshop
Harvard Square
Information about the Harvard Square Commercial District. It includes market profile, business association and study documents about the area.
/CDD/economicopportunityanddevelopment/aboutcambridge/harvardsq
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
List of Studies
The City of Cambridge looks to internal and external studies to evaluate transportation projects and inform decisions on best practices in facility design.
/CDD/Transportation/programs/evaluationsandstudies/listofstudies
2025 Cambridge Supplier Diversity Fair
Cambridge hosts its annual Supplier Diversity Fair with buyers from all City departments. Diverse businesses are invited to attend.
/CDD/News/2025/9/cambridgehostsits3rdannualsupplierdiversityfair
Facts and Maps
Access to a wide variety of information sources about Cambridge covering both statistics and maps.
/CDD/factsandmaps
Planning for Off Leash Dogs
Over the past several years the City of Cambridge has been continually working with residents to explore strategies for dogs to be off leash in city parks and open spaces while also considering the wider community’s open space needs.
/CDD/parks/osplanning/offleash/planningforoffleashuse
2012 Planning Board
Planning Board Agendas, Transcripts and Hearing Notices from 2012
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/planningboard/planningboardmeetings/2012pb
Traffic Congestion, Demand Management, and Parking
In order to get the most out of our existing transportation system, the city uses Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategies to change travel behavior.
/CDD/Transportation/programs/stratagiesandpolicies/trafficdemandmgmt
North Point
This page gives a description of the North Point District of Cambridge.
/CDD/economicopportunityanddevelopment/aboutcambridge/eastcamb/northpoint
Top 25 Employers
Learn about the top 25 employers in Cambridge and find links to career web sites.
/CDD/factsandmaps/economicdata/top25employers
Evaluations and Studies
Evaluations and Studies are conducted by the City of Cambridge on many projects.
/CDD/Transportation/programs/evaluationsandstudies
PARKing Day
PARK(ing) Day is an annual worldwide event where artists, designers and citizens transform metered parking spots into temporary public parks.
/CDD/Projects/Transportation/parkingday
City of Cambridge Announces Completion of its Disparity Study
Building on the City of Cambridge's commitment to reducing barriers and working with more diverse business owners, the City has completed its first ever Disparity Study focused on the procurement of goods and services.
/CDD/News/2023/12/cityofcambridgeannouncescompletionofitsdisparitystudy
STAR Communities
STAR Communities assesses communities on their programs, policies and accomplishments that promote environmental, social and economic sustainability. Cambridge achieved the highest rating in the country from STAR Communities for its leadership in sustainability.
/CDD/starcommunities
By Bike
The latest information and resources for bikes in Cambridge.
/CDD/Transportation/gettingaroundcambridge/bikesincambridge
2006 - 2008 Planning Board
Planning Board Agendas and Hearing Notices from July 2006 through December 2008
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/planningboard/planningboardmeetings/20068pb
2013 Planning Board
Planning Board Agendas, Transcripts and Hearing Notices from 2013.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/planningboard/planningboardmeetings/2013pb
Transportation Map Gallery
Map gallery of transportation related maps for the City of Cambridge.
/CDD/factsandmaps/mapgalleries/transportation
Pedestrian Safety
Designing intersections for pedestrian safety is a priority whenever roads are reconstructed.
/CDD/Transportation/gettingaroundcambridge/byfoot/pedestriansafety
Womens Business Month
The City of Cambridge will celebrate National Women's Business Month during October to recognize the importance of women-owned businesses and highlight the women entrepreneurs who contribute so much to the local Cambridge economy.
/CDD/News/2024/9/womensbusinessmonth
Vacant Storefront Creative Design Contest
This page describes the City of Cambridge's Vacant Storefront Design Contest.
/CDD/economicopportunityanddevelopment/vacantstorefrontresources/vacantstorefrontcreatived...
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
Ebikes
Information on ebikes
/CDD/Transportation/gettingaroundcambridge/bikesincambridge/ebikes
2017 Planning Board
Planning Board Agendas, Transcripts and Hearing Notices from 2017.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/planningboard/planningboardmeetings/2017pb
Bicycle Lanes
Many people in Cambridge choose to use a bicycle to get around. Some do it for convenience, others for exercise, and yet others because it is economical.
/CDD/Transportation/gettingaroundcambridge/bikesincambridge/bicycling/bicyclelanes
Bicycle Parking
Find out more about parking your bicycle in Cambridge.
/CDD/Transportation/gettingaroundcambridge/bikesincambridge/Parking
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
Pedestrian Plan
Reviews elements of the Cambridge Pedestrian Plan
/CDD/Transportation/programs/currentprograms/pedestrianplan
Bus Priority
bus priority projects
/CDD/Transportation/regionalplanning/masstransit/buspriority
Adopted Zoning Amendments
Listing of adopted amendments to the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/Zoning/Amendments/adoptedzoningamendments