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The Cambridge Housing Authority, a long-time partner of the City, invests in Cambridge families and provides enhanced support to almost 10% of the city population.

Joint meeting of the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Transit Advisory Committees. The agenda will be posted to the Transportation Committees Joint Meetings webpage.

Joint meeting of the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Transit Advisory Committees. The agenda will be posted to the Transportation Committees Joint Meetings webpage.

The Board of Zoning Appeal (BZA) has an important role in decisions that help shape the use and appearance of buildings in our community. Under the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance, certain uses and types of development may require a variance, special permit, or a comprehensive permit from the BZA, a quasi-judicial body that conducts public hearings on all applications and appeals before it and issues decisions. The Board also hears appeals of Zoning Determinations made by the Inspectional Services Department.

The Cambridge City Council adopted an amendment to the Incentive Zoning Ordinance on October 17, 2022, which will increase funds for the City’s Affordable Housing Trust. This new amendment adds to the many tools Cambridge has put in place over the past few years to support affordable housing. Cambridge’s Affordable Housing Trust has commitments of more than $100 million to affordable housing developments currently underway to preserve or create more than 500 affordable homes when completed.

FY16 Cambridge Annual Report to highlight some of the major initiatives and accomplishments of City government

The City of Cambridge has announced the opening of the new Triangle Park in East Cambridge, located on Binney Street between First Street and Edwin H. Land Boulevard.

Recalling all who perished during the Holocaust, this year’s program features an evening of music, candle lighting, and remembrance with Holocaust Survivor Janet Applefield.

The Comedy Studio in Harvard Square has teamed up with Black Girl Magic for a spectacular celebration of the talent and creativity Black women bring to Cambridge.

The City of Cambridge and Community Development Department today announced the addition of community solar to its long-standing Sunny Cambridge program. Now all Cambridge residents, regardless of whether they rent or own, can leverage online tools and resources from Sunny Cambridge to shop and compare community solar projects or rooftop solar installations.