Electric Vehicle Chargers
Install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at three city-owned parking lots and other locations designated by the City. More public chargers support EV adoption, which improves air quality and benefits our environment.
Planning Studies
The Community Development Departments collaborates with other City departments to conduct planning studies of varying scales, often with goals to rezone, solve a particular problem, or create documentation of a topic.
Better Bike Parking for Students and Families
Install new covered bike parking at CRLS making biking easier for students and teachers; and also at McCrehan Pool which is popular with families during the summer but lacks enough standard bike racks.
Bridge to College Information Session
Learn about a free program that helps adults go to college. Some sessions are online and others are in-person. Look below and click on the link to sign up!
Apply for an Excavation Permit
An Excavation and Trench Permit is required if you are excavating or trenching on private property or in a public right-of-way in the City of Cambridge.
LGBTQ+ Fair Housing Event March 29
Cambridge Human Rights Commission (CHRC) will present on housing discrimination based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Learn about the types of complaints we typically investigate, possible outcomes, and other resources.
Cambridge Life Magazine Fall/Winter 2005
The revamped magazine includes reference material from our popular guide, Living in Cambridge, and various city related articles to make it useful to both newcomers and longtime residents.
DINO-vember Preschool Story Time (Collins)
The month of November is now DINO-vember! Celebrate with stories, songs and a craft featuring triceratops, stegosaurus and t-rex. Recommended for children ages 3-7 and their caregivers.
Senior Center 30th Anniversary Party
The Cambridge Senior Center, located at 806 Massachusetts Ave., opened in October of 1995 and has been serving older adults for three decades. Join us at a party to celebrate!
Other Sustainability Information
In addition to initiatives to make buildings and vehicles more sustainable, the City addresses other issues including: Urban forestry, Recycling, composting, and waste reduction, Environmentally preferable purchasing, Stormwater management and Safe drinking water supply.