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The Community Development Department (CDD) is leading a community process to update zoning for Central Square. Zoning is the set of rules that control the allowed shape, density, and use of the property, and the goal of this update is to allow for and encourage the continued growth, redevelopment, and evolution of the district. Guided by community goals identified in prior planning efforts, zoning recommendations will focus on - increasing housing, - creating public spaces to build community, and - supporting our diverse retail, cultural, and non-profit community.

A zoning ordinance that allows 100% affordable housing development to compete with market-rate development.

On approximately June 29th, 2018, the MBTA Commuter Rail (which is operated by Keolis Commuter Services) started sounding the train horns at the Sherman Street crossing in North Cambridge. We recognize that the noise from the horns is disturbing residents at all hours of the day, and are therefore moving as quickly as possible to install a solution that will allow the MBTA/Keolis to stop sounding the train horns. At the same time, we recognize the safety hazards created by grade crossings that do not meet the current standards for a Quiet Zone, and therefore want to ensure that we install the proper safety measures to resolve this situation.

Includes Forest St, Frost St (Prentiss St to Forest St) and Oxford St (Garfield St to the Somerville line)

What is urban design? This term means different things to different people.

Fresh Pond Golf Course is excited to welcome golfers back to the course for the 2025 season! Whether you are a long-time season pass holder or new to the sport, we hope you will enjoy the beautiful, 9-hole municipal course located next to Fresh Pond Reservoir in West Cambridge.

The Commission met on February 3, 2023 to discuss possible substantive changes to the aesthetic requirements of the policy.

This holiday season, Cambridge partners with local businesses and business associations to encourage residents and visitors to shop local.

Let’s get together to write, and to share the memories. This class meets the first Thursday of every month.

Children ages 5 and up are invited to join us to play with watercolor and experiment with texture. Each child will have the chance to make several abstract paintings to test out this art form! Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required.