Low Carbon Energy Supply Strategy 2018
The purpose of this study was to determine current and future energy demand, assess the potential for renewable energy generation in Cambridge, develop technical scenarios for renewable energy delivery systems, and evaluate the risks, benefits, and feasibility of each scenario along with discussion of potential implementation pathways.
Danehy Park Fitness, Signs, Dog Park, Scoreboards
This project will bring much-needed improvements to Danehy Park, with great positive impact for Cambridge residents. New fitness equipment, signs, dog park lights for evening use, and scoreboards will make Danehy Park better utilized.
135 Sherman Street Multi-Use Facility
This project consists of an underground wet weather storage tank and City facility to serve the growing needs of the City. The project is located at the recently acquired 135 Sherman Street parcel.
Harvard Square Construction Impact Mitigation
The Community Development Department and the Department of Public Works are collaborating with the Harvard Square Business Association to mitigate construction-related impacts on local businesses from a variety of construction projects in the area.
Zumba Gold in North Cambridge for Older Adults
This is a low impact, easy to follow, 45-minute Latin-inspired dance class. This class is appropriate for older adults of all fitness levels and participants can go at their own pace.
Pride Month Story Time (O'Connell)
We invite children and their grown-ups to join us for 20-25 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes about being yourself!
No registration is required. Please call (617) 349-4019 for details.
Community Preservation Act
The Community Preservation Act (CPA) helps cities and towns preserve the character of their community. A 3% CPA surcharge is included with Property Tax bills to fund affordable housing, open space, and historic preservation projects.
Materials for Planting by Residents on Public Land
Raised beds for food plants, placed at sites around town determined by city staff, consulting with residents. Plant materials, such as flower bulbs, for planting on other city land, distributed to residents in several locations.
Building Permits
Anyone seeking to construct, alter, repair, or demolish a structure must first obtain a building permit. The building permit must be obtained before the start of any work and prominently posted at the job site.