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The Inspectional Services Department (ISD) is responsible for the enforcement all laws and related City ordinances that pertain to the Massachusetts State Building Code and certain articles of the State Sanitary Code. ISD also enforces the Zoning Ordinance.

The Citizens’ Committee on Civic Unity works to provide opportunities for constructive discussions and community events regarding race, class, religion, gender, abilities, and sexual orientation by: recognizing and raising awareness of historic, existing, and potential civic issues; providing opportunities for honest dialogue and engagement; and by building bridges across communities to better understand and connect with one another.

The City of Cambridge looks to internal and external studies to evaluate transportation projects and inform decisions on best practices in facility design.

Fees to file a BZA petition

The Moore Youth Center is outdated compared to other youth centers. New furniture and equipment will help bring more youth to the center.

Thanks to generosity of The Stone Family Charitable Foundation, The Kennek Foundation recently donated 50 Trouble Dog Stuffed Animals to Cambridge Public Safety.

Cambridge Street to Charles Street

Cambridge Street to Charles Street

Harvard Square street and sidewalk reconstruction project to promote bicycle and walking. Also includes recommendation to build multi-use path at Flagstaff Park.

This project will: Add separated bike lanes on Cambridge Street between Inman Square and Second Street, meeting the requirements of the City of Cambridge’s Cycling Safety Ordinance to build a network of separated bike lanes throughout the City; Make changes to the street to improve safety for all users, including for people walking, biking, taking transit, and driving; Construct new bus stops, with boarding platforms that extend further into the street, reducing bus delay and improving the experience of using and waiting for the bus.