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The Cambridge Planning Board reviews plans and proposals under the Special Permit provisions of the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance and Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws, proposes or reviews zoning amendments, makes recommendations to the City Council about proposed revisions to the Zoning Ordinance, and engages in general planning efforts to improve the physical environment of the City.

The Human Resources Department is responsible for overseeing the hiring new employees and a variety of functions in support of current City employees and retirees.

2002 summary of recommendations from the Trolley Square Committee appointed to advise the City on future uses for the former MBTA trolley yard site at the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and Cameron Avenue.

Cambridge City Manager Louis A. DePasquale announced the opening of the Transition Wellness Center (TWC), a new temporary emergency homeless shelter at the Spaulding Hospital.

Health care and social assistance services industry information from the 1997 Economic Censuses for the City of Cambridge.

Administrative, Support, Waste Management and Remediation Services information from the 2002 Economic Census for the City of Cambridge.

“Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” is in order of importance. It is better to reduce than reuse; better to reuse than recycle. Reducing and reusing prevent the environmental impact of making new items. All disposal has financial costs to the city. Recycling and composting cost the City less than trash. Still, preventing waste in the first place is best for Cambridge and the environment. It is one of the key recommendations in the Cambridge Zero Waste Master Plan.

A website that provides information about employment opportunities with the City of Cambridge, including resources to navigate the hiring process.

The Public Planting Committee is charged with the responsibility of promoting and improving the quality and diversity of plantings throughout all areas of Cambridge. This includes reviewing planting plans for new public work in the city; advising the city on effective maintenance of public plantings; supporting the role of the Urban Forestry Division of the Cambridge Public Works Department; and encouraging interest in public plantings in all neighborhoods.

The results from this survey indicate that overall resident views of the City of Cambridge remain positive—although some key measures have reverted back to less positive 2014 levels. On perhaps the most all encompassing measure of resident sentiment, “extreme” satisfaction with overall experiences with the city remains at the record high level for the 18-year history of this survey program.