Public Art Commission
The Cambridge Public Art Commission helps guide the implementation of the Public Art Ordinance and the Art Gifts and Donation Policy, and advises on the overall direction of the City of Cambridge’s Public Art Program. The Commission brings its collective expertise to bear on discussions regarding the various program areas of the public art program, such as acquisition and deaccession, project planning, maintenance, conservation, educational programming, and the exhibitions in Gallery 344. The Commission reviews every percent-for-art project from artists’ proposals to final design. PAC approval is required before a project can go into fabrication.
240 Broadway (Broadway Park)
Just A Start (JAS) is planning to create new affordable rental housing on an existing JAS-controlled site located at 243 Broadway in the Port neighborhood. Known as Broadway Park, the site is currently an existing parking lot and will be developed in conjunction with another new JAS project, 37 Brookline Street, as a scattered-site affordable rental housing project. The new housing at both Broadway Park and 37 Brookline Street will be built to Passive House standards, ensuring maximum energy efficiency.
Department of Public Works to Host Arts in the Park Saturday September 27
The Department of Public Works and Adius Arts Initiative are presenting the fourth annual Arts in the Park event on Saturday, September 27, 2025, as part of a continued celebration of local art and The Port Infrastructure Improvements Project currently underway. The event, held at Clement Morgan Park, is aimed at highlighting the neighborhood's rich art and the infrastructure project whose construction is imminent.
Department of Public Works to Host Arts in the Park Saturday, September 28
The Department of Public Works and Adius Arts Initiative are presenting the third annual Arts in the Park event on Saturday, September 28, 2024, as part of a continued celebration of local art and The Port Infrastructure Improvements Project currently underway. The event, held at Clement Morgan Park, is aimed at highlighting the neighborhood’s rich art and the infrastructure project whose construction is imminent.
Department of Public Works to Host Arts in the Park Saturday, October 17 at Sennott Park
The Department of Public Works and Adius Arts Initiative are presenting the fifth annual Arts in the Park event on Saturday, October 17, 2026, as part of a continued celebration of local art and The Port Infrastructure Improvements Project currently underway. The event, held at Sennott Park this year, is aimed at highlighting the neighborhood's rich art and the infrastructure project whose construction has begun.
Designer Selection Procurement Documents
The following documents are used when drafting a request for proposals for architect and engineering services. These documents are used when selecting an architect to work on a building project estimated to cost over $100,000.00 or when the services are estimated to cost more than $10,000.00. These documents can also be used when choosing a designer or engineer for a non-building project, except where noted.
Cambridge Works Out
Exercise is crucial to health and wellbeing. This project will install a permanent outdoor fitness station to make outdoor exercise more accessible to the Cambridge community.
Cycling Safety Ordinance Advisory Group
The Cycling Safety Ordinance Advisory Group advises the City on outreach related to cycling safety ordinance projects and gives feedback on CSO project installation and evaluation.
Update on the Gold Star Mothers Memorial Park
As part of the Goldstar Mothers Park Court Renovation Project, the City conducted routine environmental testing, which identified some soil contamination that will require revised construction plans.