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Additional Publications

In addition to the reports and other documents listed in the Publications Directory, the Department produces a number of other reports and newsletters on a regular basis.  These include the following:

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For paper copies and to obtain more information about a publication please contact the Community development Department at 617/349-4600 or CDDat344@cambridgema.gov.

Document Name Description Geography Year
Zoning Guide Provides a non-technical overview of zoning in the City of Cambridge, covering basic definitions, the types of zoning districts and their dimensional requirements and the boards involved in zoning decisions. Citywide 7/10/2004
Yerxa Road Underpass Project Final Evaluation 2007 post-construction evaluation of the Yerxa Road Underpass Project. Neighborhood Nine 7/12/2007
West Cambridge Neighborhood Study 2007 recommendations by a study committee composed of neighborhood residents working with CDD staff covering housing, land use and zoning, urban design, transportation, open space, institutional uses, and economic development. West Cambridge 7/5/2007
Wellington-Harrington Study 2009 Update 2009 update to 1996 Wellington-Harrington Neighborhood Study, previously updated in 2005. Wellington-Harrington 7/12/2009
Wellington-Harrington Study 2005 Update 2005 update to 1996 Wellington-Harrington Neighborhood Study. Wellington-Harrington 7/11/2005
Wellington-Harrington Neighborhood Study 1996 report with recommendations by a study committee composed of neighborhood residents working with CDD staff covering housing, land use and zoning, urban design, transportation, open space, institutional uses, and economic development. Wellington-Harrington 7/11/1996
University Park at MIT Urban Design Guidelines Supplement to the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance south of Pacific Street and west of Albany Street for Planning Board special permit projects. Referenced in Zoning Ordinance, Articles 17.50 through 17.200. Cambridgeport 7/3/1987
Trolley Square Study 2002 2002 summary of recommendations from the Trolley Square Committee appointed to advise the City on future uses for the former MBTA trolley yard site at the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and Cameron Avenue. North Cambridge 6/28/2002
Trolley Square Study 1995 1995 planning study of Trolley and Sheridan Squares along the northern section of Massachusetts Avenue. Served as background information for the 2001 Trolley Square Study Committee. North Cambridge 6/28/1995
Traffic Calming Brochure Describes traffic calming and provides examples of traffic calming techniques. Citywide 7/12/2000