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Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
This page describes updates to the Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan.
/CDD/climateandenergy/naturalhazardmitigationplan
Pedestrian Committee
The Cambridge Pedestrian Committee works to create a more comfortable, safe, and pleasant environment for walking in Cambridge.
/CDD/Transportation/forthepublic/pedestriancomm
CharlieCards
Where to get a CharlieCard in Cambridge
/CDD/Transportation/gettingaroundcambridge/bytransit/CharlieCards
Lafayette Square
The reconstruction of Massachusetts Avenue and Lafayette Square included the creation of a new plaza and reduction in travel lanes.
/CDD/Transportation/projects/completedprojects/lafayettesquare
FY 2025 Draft CAPER
The City of Cambridge, through its Community Development Department, is making available for public review and comment the draft of its FY2025 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER), which includes its utilization of funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
/CDD/News/2025/9/fy2026draftcaper
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
Attend the Small Business Open House
Curious about the city services available to help your small business in Cambridge? Drop in at any time to speak with staff from different departments to learn how the City can help!
/CDD/News/2025/7/smallbusinessopenhouse
Cambridge Passes Landmark GHG Emission Reduction Policy
On Monday, June 26th, City Council voted to amend the Ordinance to include Building Performance Standards for the majority of commercial properties
/CDD/News/2023/6/cambridgepasseslandmarkghgemissionreductionpolicy
Study on Resident Experience in Housing
Results of Resident Experiences in Housing Study Now Available
/CDD/News/2023/3/studyonresidentexperienceinhousing
For Applicants
Information for people looking to apply for rental or ownership programs through CDD.
/CDD/housing/forapplicants