Upcoming Meetings:
Working Group Meeting - Intro to Zoning and Approaches to Porter Square - October 30, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Please join us on Wednesday 10/30 at 6pm as the MAPS Working Group holds an initial discussion on zoning for Mass Ave, as well as approaches to planning for Porter Square. The CDD team will introduce the concept of zoning and its relevance to this planning study, as well as how zoning changes could impact the Mass Ave corridor. We will also focus how we strategize and collaborate with the community this fall and winter on the long-term vision for Porter Square.
The meeting will be held via Zoom. Please register for the meeting.
https://cambridgema.zoom.us/j/81427712665
Community Meeting - Ideas for North Mass Ave - November 14, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
We will be hosting an in-person community open house about ideas for North Mass Ave between Porter Square and Alewife Brook Pkwy. Join us on November 14, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Lesley University Hall, 1815 Mass Ave. This will be the second community meeting looking at North Mass Ave.
The Community Development Department (CDD) will be sharing a draft vision and potential ideas for the planning area. The meeting will explore how to:
- Make Mass Ave more beautiful
- Provide more housing
- Provide more neighborhood amenities
- Support small businesses
- Improve the sidewalks and walkability
Stop by anytime to provide your feedback on these ideas for the future of Mass Ave! Can’t make the meeting? Provide your feedback on our online crowdsource map, or visit our website for more ways to get involved!
Location: Second-floor atrium of Lesley University Hall at 1815 Massachusetts Ave.
Snacks and beverages will be served!
What's Next for the Mass Ave Planning Study?
A Spotlight on Porter Square
Starting this winter, we will place a spotlight on Porter Square to discuss how it will change in the future. We will dig into zoning, urban design, open space and housing in greater detail with the community.
This is the commercial center of the study area, and we're excited to hear what folks are thinking! Following these discussions, we will begin to draft zoning recommendations for the Mass Ave corridor and present final plan recommendations this winter.
Check back in on our website for future project updates and meeting schedules.