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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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