Members Sought for Mid-Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District Commission
9/17/2025 • 2 months ago
Cambridge City Manager Yi-An Huang is seeking to fill vacancies for new members and alternate members for the Mid Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District (NCD) Commission.
The Mid Cambridge NCD was established in 1985 by the Cambridge City Council and is bordered by Prospect Street to the east, Prescott Street to the west, Kirkland Street and the Somerville city line to the north, and Massachusetts Avenue to the south.
The NCD Commission meets monthly to review applications for alterations, new construction, and demolition in the district. Membership is open to renters, owners, and business operators in the district.
Individuals interested in being considered should apply through the City’s online application system at Cambridgema.gov/apply and select the respective commission. A cover letter and summary of applicable experience can be submitted during the online application process.
The deadline for submitting applications is Monday, October 20, 2025.
Neighborhood Conservation District Designation recognizes a distinctive physical environment that reflects the architectural, cultural, political, economic, and social history of the city. NCD Designation encourages the conservation and maintenance of these areas so that the city may be a more attractive, desirable, affordable, diverse, equitable, accessible, and inclusive place in which to live and work.
Applicants should have an interest in architecture and local history and be committed to balancing conservation of the built environment while supporting community goals for housing development. Additionally, the City of Cambridge is committed to advancing a culture of antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion. All board and commission members in Cambridge must have the ability to work and interact effectively with individuals and groups with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
More information and a map of the Mid Cambridge NCD can be found at:
Cambridgema.gov/midcambridgencd.