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Rain Gardens for Resiliency
Rain gardens are engineered to use specific soil and plants that absorb and filter stormwater, and are a cost-effective, beautiful way to naturally clean runoff and protect from flooding. Green infrastructure has never looked so good!
Make Our Playgrounds Fun for All Ages Abilities
Add 4 inclusive elements to playgrounds as they are renovated, allowing people of all ages and abilities to interact with and enjoy parks and recreation areas and to encourage expanded funding of these elements in the future.
MA Eviction Moraorium
Governor Baker signed legislation into law to protect homeowners and tenants from eviction and foreclosure. An Act providing for a moratorium on evictions and foreclosures during the COVID-19 emergency ensures housing stability for residents and families.
Danehy Park Family Day
Enjoy a fun-filled day of amusement rides, arts and crafts, music, and roving performers, plus food, T-shirts, and colorful kites (while supplies last).
Family Policy Council
The Family Policy Council, officially known as the Coordinating Council for Children, Youth and Families, develops policy and program recommendations to ensure that Cambridge is a place where children and youth are healthy, safe, educated, and civically engaged.
Connecting with Communities of Faith
Because communities of faith and faith-based organizations are an integral part of our communal lives, the Peace Commission works with congregations and faith communities in Cambridge on issues of peace, social justice and community building, providing a bridge to city government and creating greater understanding and connections among them.