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City Manager Yi-An Huang speaking at a podium under a tent with a banner reading "Just A Start, 52 New Street." He is standing in front of a microphone at an outdoor event. There are listeners seated around him.
City Manager's Message
Hear from City Manager Yi-An Huang on this year’s budgeting process, main priorities in this year’s budget, and the city’s goals for the coming year.
Jefferson Park Federal Groundbreaking Ceremony
New Affordable Housing Developments and Milestones in Cambridge
The City of Cambridge has proudly been involved in a number of exciting and recent housing-related milestones that have long been in the works.
Get To Know Carrine Bury
Get to Know Carrine Bury
Get to know Carrine Bury, Lead Outreach Coordinator and Outreach Worker at DHSP’s Community Learning Center! As the outreach worker for the Haitian community, Bury provides vital support to residents in navigating life in Cambridge. Learn more about Carrine in this article.
Secretary Augustus visited Cambridge to learn more about affordable housing in Cambridge
Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities Visits Cambridge To Learn About City’s Affordable Housing Advancements
The City of Cambridge was pleased to welcome Secretary Ed Augustus of the Commonwealth’s Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities to our community this week to discuss the City’s ongoing work to create new affordable housing.
Ranger Tim Puopolo at Community Event
Get to Know Ranger Tim Puopolo
Get to know Tim Puopolo, Watershed Protection Ranger and Outreach Coordinator at Fresh Pond Reservation! No two days at Fresh Pond are the same for Tim, as he protects the City’s water supply and connects with community members of all ages.
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How the Budget Process Works
Learn how the City prepares its budget each year.
The eight members of the Cambridge City Council posing for a photo in front of the main staircase in City Hall. There's a pillar on each side of the staircase, each flanked with a long, rectangular iteration of the American flag and a green plant in front. Half-circle American flags hang from the windows in the background.
City Council Updates Goals; Forms Basis for City’s Budget
The City’s goals for this year’s budget include improved housing access, transportation, climate resilience, and other investments in the community.
A group of eleven people wearing hard hats and holding shovels participate in a groundbreaking ceremony at a construction site. They are standing on a gravel surface with a backdrop featuring construction fencing and a partially visible sign.
The Most Significant Investments in the FY25 Budget
Review the total consolidated spending by key areas of this year’s budget.
A smiling teacher supervises three students working on a classroom assignment at a table, pointing at one of their papers. The room is bright with educational posters visible in the background.
A Deeper Look at Key City Initiatives for FY25
Take an in-depth look into the City’s major initiatives for the new fiscal year--from affordable housing to traffic safety.
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The Most Significant Budget Modifications
See the major changes to this year's budget compared to last year.
The Valente Library Branch, a modern building with large glass walls and a curved, sloping roof illuminated at night, is located on a tree-lined urban street. Pedestrian crossing lines are visible in the foreground.
New Budgeted Positions
Learn about the seven new full-time positions included in this year’s budget and other changes to the City's organizational structure.
City Hall stands tall on a bright, sunny day with blue skies and a few clouds. Neighboring buildings are shown, as well as pedestrians, bikers, and cars on Mass Ave, and there are colorful crosswalks painted with Pride colors.
Cambridge Awarded Three AAA Ratings for 25th Consecutive Year
Read about the City’s favorable credit ratings and their implications for the budget.
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Economic Success Spurs Expanded Budget
Cambridge’s economic success and strides in employment, including in the higher education and life sciences sectors, help make the City’s budget possible.
Illustration featuring a diverse group of people standing atop a green hill and joyfully raising their hands. They're set against a stylized background with illustrations of a sun and clouds as well as an overlaid image of City Hall. The background also includes the words "PRIORITIES" and "VALUES" in uppercase letters, emphasizing key themes. The overall mood is celebratory and inclusive, suggesting a community focused on shared goals and principles.
Financial Outlook Focuses on Preserving Future Financial Flexibility
Look ahead to the City’s future financial outlook and efforts to preserve flexibility and stability.
City Manager Yi-An Huang swearing in at a podium in City Hall.
City Manager's Message
Rising housing costs have become an ever-present challenge to everyone in our city, from young people building lives in our community, to families seeking more space for children, to seniors trying to stay close to family and friends. This issue will provide a broad overview of our key housing-related commitments, initiatives, and investments.
New affordable housing units under construction at 605 Concord Avenue.
Housing Data & Facts
Review some of the latest housing data about market trends, the City’s investment in affordable housing, and other local housing-related facts.
An affordable housing property under construction at 116 Norfolk Street.
Leading Priority and Key Areas of Focus
Affordable housing has long been a top priority for Cambridge, starting with the City Council. In support of this, the City commits substantial resources and works diligently to address affordable housing needs in the community.
A social worker talking to a resident at a table in the Cambridge Public Library.
Accomplishments Over the Past Year
Overall, in FY24, the City is dedicating more than $60 million from a variety of sources to address affordable housing and homelessness. The fiscal year 2023 resulted in a number of key accomplishments.
Park View: a limited equity housing cooperative organized in Cambridge in 1984. It was sponsored by the City of Cambridge as an affordable housing initiative for low- and moderate-income people and received assistance from the City’s Community Development Department. The cooperative consists of 12 units, a mix of one, one and a half and two-bedroom units.
Affordable Housing Trust Expands and Protects Affordable Housing Opportunities
The Affordable Housing Trust has worked to shape housing programs and policies, fund the purchase of residential buildings and development sites for affordable housing developments, and provide funding that preserves and creates affordable housing for low- and moderate-income families in Cambridge. 
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.
A house at 6 Union Street before being renovated through the Home Improvement Program.
Overview of Rental and Homeownership Programs Offered Through the City
The City offers a number of rental and ownership programs that ease financial burdens, make necessary repairs, and provide educational opportunities.
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