Redefining Community Engagement
In FY22, the Community Development Department (CDD) established a Community Engagement Advisory Group for staff to share best practices and reflect on strategies to make engagement more inclusive and equitable. This Group developed a handbook on inclusive and equitable engagement best practices which will be published in September 2022. The handbook, which uses an anti-racism and equity lens to approach planning, implementation, and reflection of community engagement strategies, will be used to increase participation in public processes and programs.
CPD Marks Autism Acceptance Month During April
As we move on from April which is widely recognized as Autism Acceptance Month the Cambridge Police Department wanted to highlight some of what we do to support those living with Autism in our community.
Shade is Social Justice
Artists, Designers: Create Temporary Shade Structures To Address Warming World. Budget: $27K
Digital Sign at City Hall in Multiple Languages
Digital sign that will scroll announcements in multiple languages and welcome people to Cambridge. It will be easily seen when residents go by and will be a prototype that if successful can be replicated in other areas of the city.