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The City of Cambridge last night became the first known city in the country to mandate non-residential buildings to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions with a net zero goal by 2035 for large buildings and 2050 for mid-size buildings.

On April 22 at 12pm, join DPW's Recycling Director Mike Orr, where he will share tips for having a green Earth Day.

Watch Boston 25's segment on Energy Efficiency.

The City of Cambridge along with its design consultant Weston & Sampson begin to design a replacement for the Salt Shed at Danehy Park.

Staff contacts for planning and urban design.

Want to know how Cambridge is driving clean energy forwards? Learn about the City’s new renewable energy initiative, how it works, and its benefits as Cambridge works to reduce emissions while promoting a more sustainable future.

Cambridge adopted the Specialized Stretch Energy Code in January 2023, which requires builders, for both new construction and major renovations, to meet high performance standards, prepare buildings for all-electric heating and hot water systems, and make parking facilities ready for electric vehicle charging equipment.

View meeting agendas on this page.

Guidelines to help property owners and design/building professionals create dormers that will increase the living space of an attic story while retaining the basic design integrity of the building and roof lines.