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The City is pleased to release the 2020 Canopy Assessment completed by the University of Vermont, which shows that the implementation of the Urban Forestry Master Plan is improving our tree canopy. Building canopy is a slow and steady race, but we are seeing substantive progress. The investments in tree plantings and maintenance combined with tree preservation initiatives are reversing the loss of tree canopy.

Quarterly meeting of the Board

The Committee on Public Planting is charged with the responsibility of promoting and improving the quality and diversity of plantings throughout all areas of Cambridge. This includes reviewing planting plans for new public work in the city; advising the city on effective maintenance of public plantings; supporting the role of the Urban Forestry Division; and encouraging interest in public plantings in all neighborhoods.

A project page for the Neighborhood Nine Action Plan. Part of the Neighborhood Planning Initiative.

Explore the 72 projects that have been funded through Participatory Budgeting with the PB Winning Projects Map!

Information regarding the study of the East Cambridge neighborhood for designation as a neighborhood conservation district (NCD).

Cambridge families and young people are invited to join the Cambridge STEAM Initiative, Cambridge Public Schools (CPS), and The Young People’s Project (YPP) at the Math Playground event — an exciting day of family fun that builds math literacy for all ages! The day will include a range of activities that showcase the joy, fun, and wonder in math experiences for young people and families.

The Cambridge Police Department is now accepting applications for Sworn Police Officer Positions through GetBadged.com, a Civil Service approved alternative hiring pathway. Individuals who are not already academy trained or POST Certified can apply through the Full-Time Entry Level posting. Current academy trained and POST Certified Police Officers can apply through the Full Time Lateral Entry posting Questions can be directed to CPDrecruitment@cambridgepolice.org

The Affordable Housing Trust will hold its monthly meeting in-person and via Zoom webinar. October's meeting will be held on October 24th at 4 p.m. at City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Ave, in the Ackerman Room. Register to join the October 2024 Affordable Housing Trust meeting. The meeting agenda and meeting materials will be posted on the Affordable Housing Trust webpage.

The Affordable Housing Trust will hold its monthly meeting in-person and via Zoom webinar. December's meeting will be held on December 12th at 4 p.m. at City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Ave, in the Ackerman Room. Register to join the December 2024 Affordable Housing Trust meeting. The meeting agenda and meeting materials will be posted on the Affordable Housing Trust webpage.