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Fall 2016

In 2009, the Cambridge Housing authority (CHA) through its Cambridge Affordable Housing Corporation (CAHC) purchased a 26-unit rental property in Porter Square, also known as 78-80 Porter Road, with the financial assistance from the Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust. Additional financing was used to significantly renovate the property and convert the mostly market-rate housing units into affordable housing rented out to income-eligible residents. In the process of updating and replacing old systems, the CHA was able to maintain and restore historically significant elements of the building.

Members of the community are invited to shop for paintings, prints, clothing, ceramics, and all sorts of locally-made creations from nearly 80 artists.

Ten Cambridge Firefighters pariticipated in the 80 hour Training Program

Special Permit Application

Firefighters quickly Contained and Extinguished the Fire in this congested neighborhood

The fire was Quickly Contained and Extinguished by Firefighters

Middle Income Rental Program designated for households earning between 80 – 120% of Area Median Income (AMI).

Buildings in Cambridge are responsible for more greenhouse gas emissions than transportation and waste combined, or over 80% of the city’s total emissions.

More than 80 red, black, and green basketball nets were installed on 15 basketball courts across Cambridge. The nets reflect three of the colors associated with Juneteenth.