Projects & Initiatives
The Capital Building Projects Department manages planning, design, and construction of a wide range and scale of projects across Cambridge's municipal building portfolio, including renovations and upgrades to Public Works facilities, youth centers, branch libraries, fire stations, and City offices.
Economic Success Spurs Expanded Budget
Cambridge’s economic success and strides in employment, including in the higher education and life sciences sectors, help make the City’s budget possible.
Learn about Nature in the Port
Artistic signs would educate children and adults about nature in the city. The signs would contain information about local wildlife and the ecosystems and would include a map of habitats around Cambridge.
Be a Cambridge Climate Action Leader
The City of Cambridge is seeking passionate residents to join the third cohort of its Climate Action Leaders program. These residents play a crucial role in empowering their neighbors to understand climate change and prepare for its local impacts, strengthening community resilience and fostering mutual support. The four-month program – running from September to December 2025 – includes education, resources, and funding for Leaders who host conversations in their neighborhoods to share information about City climate goals and projects.
Be a Cambridge Climate Action Leader
The City of Cambridge is seeking passionate residents to join the third cohort of its Climate Action Leaders program. These residents play a crucial role in empowering their neighbors to understand climate change and prepare for its local impacts, strengthening community resilience and fostering mutual support. The four-month program – running from September to December 2025 – includes education, resources, and funding for Leaders who host conversations in their neighborhoods to share information about City climate goals and projects.