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Study of the use of the Grand Junction corridor as location for a linear path.

grand junction connector pop up event at gold star mothers park in east Cambridge

What is urban design? This term means different things to different people.

An extension of a multi-use path in Northpoint. This connection will enable safe off-road path connections between several neighborhoods, parks, and future pathways.

Planning and urban design staff members work on many fronts to help the Cambridge community prepare for future growth and change.

Example urban design images

The Community Development Department is working on a set of citywide design guidelines to meet our vision for a beautiful, sustainable, and equitable Cambridge.

Join us Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 5:30pm at Millers River Apartments at 15 Lambert Street in East Cambridge for a Community Meeting and public Site Walk.

The Louis A. DePasquale Universal Design Playground, located at Danehy Park between Field Street and the Briston Arms residential complex, is the first in Cambridge to fully incorporate Universal Design (UD) - the concept that all parts should be as usable as possible, without changes, by everyone.

Stop by the first floor of the Main Branch Library to view a display of key information from the Urban Design Guidelines, and provide feedback.