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Cambridge City Manager Yi-An Huang speaking at a podium during an outdoor event.

Hear from City Manager Yi-An Huang on his thoughts on the latest infrastructure projects in Cambridge and how we are creating a stronger foundation for our shared future.

Aerial view of the new Tobin Montessori and Darby Vassall Upper Schools with extensive solar panels.

A New Era for Cambridge Education: The Opening of the Tobin Montessori Darby Vassall Upper Schools and Community Complex

Learn more about the opening of the Tobin Montessori and Darby Vassall Upper Schools and Community Complex, its many benefits, and how it will serve as an investment in the future.

Artist's rendering of Carl Barron Plaza featuring a distinctive blue and white ribbon structure with seating and greenery, located in Cambridge. People are casually walking and sitting, enjoying the outdoor setting.

Reimagining Carl Barron Plaza: An Investment Into Central Square's Future

A cornerstone of the community is being transformed into a safer, more vibrant, and more welcoming destination.

A sunny view of Fairmont Avenue in Cambridge with traditional houses on both sides and a distinctive light beige pavement in the center, featuring pedestrian lines and a bicycle lane symbol.

Rebuilding River Street: A Community-Centered Transformation

A complete reconstruction of River Street and its connecting public spaces is one of Cambridge’s most ambitious infrastructure projects to date.

Executives from the City of Cambridge, Eversource, and elected officials at a groundbreaking ceremony holding shovels with a construction site in the background.

Digging Deep for a Cleaner Energy Future

Learn more about the Greater Cambridge Energy Program, which is powering the future of Cambridge in a way that makes space for people, for science, and for community.

Artist's rendering of the transformed Volpe site surrounded by modern buildings, with people walking and relaxing on the grass, and cars on nearby streets.

Volpe Site Transforming Into Mixed-Use Project

Curious about the future of the Volpe site in Kendall Square? Learn the latest.

Rendering of Clement G. Morgan Park and the Anthony Paolillo Tot Lot redesign, with people relaxing and socializing in an outdoor urban park with benches and landscaped areas.

Building Resilience Below the Surface: The Port Project Takes Shape

The Port Infrastructure Project is a multi-year initiative has and will protect homes, streets, and public spaces from the growing threat of flooding, while creating a greener, more connected, and more accessible neighborhood above ground.

Exterior view of the historic Harvard Square KiOSK.

The Rebirth of the Harvard Square KiOSK

The new Harvard Square KiOSK isn’t just about looking back. It’s about creating a flexible, ever-evolving space for art, performance, and community connection.

Aerial view of Alewife in Cambridge, MA with residential and commercial buildings, intersected by a highway.

Bridging Communities: The Fitchburg Crossing Project

The Fitchburg Crossing Project will create a dedicated crossing over the MBTA Fitchburg Commuter Rail Line, linking neighborhoods divided by the tracks and opening new pathways to Danehy Park, Fresh Pond Mall and beyond.

Person holding a vial of water against a freshwater pH color chart to test the water.

Safe, Clean Water

Cambridge’s Water Department goes above and beyond to deliver clean, safe, and great-tasting water. Through rigorous daily testing, modern technology, and public education—including free lead and copper testing kits for residents—the City ensures water quality meets the highest standards and exceeds expectations.

Person composting kitchen waste in a large wooden bin at a community garden.

Turn Food Waste Into Clean Energy

Cambridge’s composting program transforms food scraps into clean energy and fertilizer through an innovative digestion process. By reducing landfill waste, lowering costs, supporting climate goals, and even decreasing rodent activity, composting is helping build a healthier, more sustainable Cambridge—one banana peel at a time.

City and state officials, along with community members, celebrate the opening of affordable housing at 116 Norfolk Street

Leverage City’s Free Housing Programs

The City of Cambridge offers a range of free housing programs to help residents with housing stability and homeownership. Services include move-in and eviction prevention assistance, down payment and closing cost support for first-time homebuyers, and a comprehensive four-week First-Time Homebuyer Workshop open to anyone interested in learning about the homebuying process. Whether you’re seeking financial support or looking to purchase your first home, the City is here to help.

New Programming Now Available For Older Adults

The Cambridge Council on Aging and Public Health Department (CPHD) have offered engaging programs to support the well-being of older adults, including monthly music jams and cooking workshops. The music sessions, led by Bobby Tynes and Friends, provided a lively space for community connection, creativity, and movement, while CPHD’s collaboration with East End House introduced hands-on cooking classes focused on nutritious, accessible recipes. Both initiatives received enthusiastic feedback, highlighting their positive impact on social engagement, mood, and overall wellness.

City Manager Yi-An Huang speaks at a podium.

City Manager Huang Proposes Amendments to Vehicle Safety Regulations

City Manager Huang and other local elected officials recently went to Beacon Hill to testify on regulations implementing amendments to the State’s Act to Reduce Traffic Fatalities.

A rendering of a view looking north from Concord Ave to a new mixed-use street that would act as a gateway to the Alewife District. Credit: Healthpeak/Elkus Manfredi.

Affordable Housing Overlay Zoning Advances New Affordable Housing Development

The final Alewife Rezoning creates the framework for a multimodal, resilient, and sustainable neighborhood with strong community amenities. The adopted zoning increases the number of new homes that can be built and requires housing to be built along with new commercial buildings.

Work Underway Across the City for New Affordable Housing

There are a series of affordable housing developments underway across the city. See some of the highlights.

Block Party - kids playing on the street

Block Party Initiative Triples Neighborhood Celebrations

How do you build community, strengthen connections among neighbors, and showcase creativity to make a healthier—and more fun—Cambridge? Block parties. 

Neighborhood Energy Source The Port Microgrid

The City is working with community members on a pilot microgrid in The Port to provide a clean, reliable local energy source.

Be the Best Neighbor Throw a Great Block Party

It's easy to host block parties in Cambridge! There's no application fee and the City of Cambridge offers $200 awards and free Play Streets kits to support your celebration.

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