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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
Cambridge Cannabis Business Permit Guidelines & FAQ guidelines and faq 8/21/2025
Cambridge Fair Housing Plan 2016 - 2020 This Fair Housing Plan, that includes the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, was developed by the City of Cambridge to accompany the City’s Five Year Consolidated Plan (FY2016 to FY2020). Citywide 7/1/2015
Cambridge Host Community Agreement Template 2024 Template HCA 5/28/2024
Cambridge Inclusionary Housing Study 1998 report examines the need for affordable housing generated by development of market rate housing in the City of Cambridge. Citywide 7/12/1998
Cambridge Institutional Growth Management Plan Serves as the policy underpinning the regulation of institutional uses in the zoning code. Assesses the relative impact on residential neighborhoods of institutional uses and serves as a guide to the Board of Zoning Appeal for granting special permits. Citywide 7/12/1981
Cambridge Lighting Study Report Reviews the inventory of public lighting, provides standards for appropriate light levels for Cambridge streets, evaluates energy-efficient light sources, and recommends luminaire types for street and park lighting. Citywide 7/12/2010
Cambridge Needs Assessment Report detailing a transparent and inclusive framework for understanding the needs of the Cambridge community. Citywide 2/16/2017
Cambridge Public Health Department Educational Materials for Customers Example brochure for cannabis retail stores to share with customers that reviews common cannabis health FAQs. 11/27/2023
Cambridge Riverfront Plan Reconnecting People to the Water This 2011 plan seeks to create a vision for how the Charles River may become an even more valuable resource than it already is, one that is more easily useable for everyone and provides a richer and more inviting experience. Citywide 7/13/2011
Cambridge Street Action Plan 1997 plan providing the basis for efforts to renew and rebuild the Cambridge Street commercial corridor. 6/28/1997