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The City used Participatory Budgeting funds to install a two-way separated bicycle facility on Brattle Street in July 2017, informed by historic analyses and discussions, and aligned with the Vision Zero and Complete Streets Policies and additional City policies (Climate Action Plan, Growth Policy, Vehicle Trip Reduction Ordinance, School Wellness Policy, and others).

CDD's Community Planning Division conducts open space planning throughout the city and oversees major design, construction and renovation projects for Cambridge's parks and playgrounds. Community Planning staff also frequently consult with City departments and other groups on open space projects.

CDD has completed its annual update to the stock of affordable housing units in the city.  There are now 8,931 affordable housing units in the city, a net increase of 340 affordable units from the 2023 total of 8,591 units. 

Join the City of Cambridge for a Housing Resource Fair on May 3, 2025.

Join us during the partial solar eclipse and learn how to safely observe it! Eclipse glasses will be provided. This program will happen outside. In case of bad weather, there will be modified activities inside the Library. Funding for Summer Reading has been generously provided by the City of Cambridge, Cambridge Public Library Foundation, Friends of the Cambridge Public Library and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

The City of Cambridge is seeking to fill vacancies on the Cambridge Conservation Commission

The City of Cambridge is accepting comments on the use of HOME-ARP funds.

The City of Cambridge is increasing on-street parking meter fees in Harvard Square.

The Annual Report includes an overview message from the City Manager of the prior fiscal year, summaries of each City department and their accomplishments for the past year. For additional copies, contact Ini Tomeu, Public Information Officer at itomeu@cambridgema.gov.

The Annual Report includes an overview message from the City Manager of the prior fiscal year, summaries of each City department and their accomplishments for the past year. For additional copies, contact Ini Tomeu, Public Information Officer at itomeu@cambridgema.gov.