Inclusionary Housing Zoning Petition
The Community Development Department commissioned the Inclusionary Housing Study to examine the current inclusionary housing provisions in the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance and determine whether any changes to the ordinance are warranted. This resulted in a Zoning Petition.
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.
31-37 Mellen Street Acquisition
The Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA), with financial support from the City of Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust (AHT), has successfully purchased 31-37 Mellen Street from Lesley University. The site will be developed into affordable housing designed for families.
Cambridge Common
Cambridge Common is a 16 acre park, located outside of Harvard Square and surrounded by Massachusetts Avenue, Garden Street and Waterhouse Street. The Common has a long and colorful history, and is an important local resource as well as a tourist attraction.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
The Cambridge Public Library invites all pre-kindergarten children and their families to read 1000 Books Before Kindergarten and begin a lifetime of learning and fun. Get a free tote bag when you sign up and earn your very own books with each milestone met.
Mapping Feminist Cambridge: Inman Square Tour
Join the Cambridge Commission on the Status of Women for our three-part tour series, Mapping Feminist Cambridge (MFC). Each tour covers one Cambridge neighborhood square, Central, Inman, or Harvard Square.