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Sustainable building certifications, also known as green building certifications, recognize buildings and projects that have achieved environmental sustainability and energy efficiency standards in their design, construction, and operations. The linked map shows the locations of buildings and projects in Cambridge that have been certified under one or more of four sustainable building certification programs.

52 New Street, a new, affordable, rental apartment building, will begin accepting applications for a resident lottery on July 1

52 New Street, a new, affordable, rental apartment building, will begin accepting applications for a resident lottery on July 1

The application for 52 New Street, a new, affordable, rental apartment building, is live until Thursday, August 29, 2025 at 3 p.m.

The City of Cambridge has proudly been involved in a number of exciting and recent housing-related milestones that have long been in the works.

Update the interior of the Central Square Library. The upgrade will include new furniture that is more modern and comfortable, a new technology table that allows for easy laptop hook-up, and scanners, printers, and other technology.

Beginning Spring 2019 and lasting for approximately 12 months, several improvements will be taking place at the Taylor Square Fire Station. Work will be taking place on the interior and exterior of the building. See below for project updates, timeline and additional info.

Special Permit Application

The City of Cambridge today announced that the Cambridge Community Electricity (CCE) Program is entering a new two-year contract period with Direct Energy Services LLC (Direct Energy) resulting in new fixed electricity prices starting in January 2024. Residential and commercial account holders will also now have three electricity options that vary in price and renewable energy content.

Green Line Extension (GLX) opened the Green Line Extension Union Square Station in March 2022, dedicated bus lanes and separated bike facilities were implemented in multiple areas, new Bluebike stations were installed, an much more.