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City of Cambridge Leaders joined nonprofit partner Just A Start for a community celebration and ribbon-cutting ceremony at 52 New Street.

An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's calls for service on August 29, 2026

An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's calls for service on September 5, 2026

In March 2024, the City Council passed Policy Order 2024 #37, which asked the Community Development Department “to work with the chairs of the Housing Committee to create zoning language that effectively promotes multifamily housing, including income-restricted affordable housing with the goal of having viable housing for everyone especially lower-income residents.” A series of Housing Committee meetings will be held to discuss the proposal throughout the summer and fall of 2024. Additional information will be posted here as the proposal is developed.

The City of Cambridge Community Development Department (CDD) established the Retail Interior Accessibility Program to provide financial assistance to independent business tenants seeking to renovate or improve the interior of their commercial buildings to make their businesses more accessible to those who are physically disabled.

Summary of comments from Arabic-speaking focus group

Use of Portable Propane Fuel Gas Heating Equipment for Licensed Establishments

An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's calls for service on April 7, 2025

An overview of the Cambridge Police Department's daily calls for service for September 15, 2022

The Cambridge Community Development Department, in collaboration with other city departments and guided by the Cambridge community, will craft a vision for the future of Mass Ave between Cambridge Common and Alewife Brook Parkway. The planning study will address topics of land use, urban design, housing, climate resiliency, small business support, mobility, and public space, as well as zoning recommendations for future development.