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Cambridge’s Percent-for-Art ordinance, established in 1979, has led to the city housing the largest municipal collection of contemporary public art in the region, along with the responsibility of maintaining it. The 2024 exhibition Rust Happen(s): Caring for the Public Art Collection showcased the challenges of preserving outdoor artworks, from rust and graffiti to storm damage, and highlighted the meticulous work of Cambridge Arts’ conservation team. Through stories of restored sculptures and murals, the exhibit underscored the science behind art conservation and encouraged community engagement in protecting public art.

Living in Cambridge comes with more than just access to top-tier education, diverse neighborhoods, and vibrant culture. The City of Cambridge offers a robust selection of free and discounted programs designed to support residents’ financial, educational, environmental, and recreational needs. Whether you're a student, older adult, renter, or homeowner, there's likely a program available to help improve your well-being and quality of life. This latest issue of The Cambridge Life provides an overview of some valuable offerings residents new to the City to lifelong Cantabrigians should know about.

Applying for housing can be confusing and overwhelming. In addition to the information above, there are other programs and housing opportunities that may be available. For more information, please contact the Office of the Housing Liaison at: mpensak@cambridgema.gov

This newsletter explains your property tax bill in detail and provides some answers to some frequently asked questions. This newsletter also contains information about property tax exemptions and tax deferrals that may help you reduce or defer real estate taxes.

Cambridge Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui and City Manager Louis A. DePasquale answered questions from residents about COVID-19, the City’s response to the pandemic, and its impacts on the entire Cambridge community during a 30-minute show produced by 22-Cityview.

Minutes from the Commission on Immigrant Rights and Citizenship meeting held on January 23 2020

The North Cambridge Senior Center offers seniors an exciting schedule of social and recreational activities.

The North Cambridge Senior Center offers seniors an exciting schedule of social and recreational activities.

Cambridge Police Department joined the Cambridge Public Health Department, the Access Drug User Health Program, and the CARE Team to recognize and remember the lives lost to opioid overdoses as part of International Overdose Awareness Day at the end of August.

CDD, working with the Traffic, Parking and Transportation Department, the Bicycle Committee and the Planning Board, developed a revised set of bicycle parking zoning requirements. These requirements were adopted into the Zoning Ordinance by the City Council on June 3, 2013.