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The City of Cambridge, Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology signed a historic “Community Compact for a Sustainable Future” aimed at leveraging the intellectual and entrepreneurial capacity of the business, non-profit, education, and municipal sectors in Cambridge to contribute to a healthy, livable and sustainable future.

The Historical Commission's library and archive are open to the public for research.

In response to the COVID-19 public health crisis in the Commonwealth, the City of Cambridge and the Cambridge Public Health Department (CPHD) today declared that a state of emergency exists in the City of Cambridge related to COVID-19. The emergency declaration will facilitate and expedite the use of resources to protect persons from the impacts of COVID-19.

Add outdoor public Wi-Fi to Clement Morgan Park near Central Square. This proposal will further advance equitable internet access to Cambridge residents.

Come outside and play as warm weather arrives. The Community Development Department (CDD) partners with local businesses and organizations to sponsor free events in squares and neighborhoods across the city.

The Incentive Zoning Ordinance requires contributions to the housing fund from developers of certain projects.

Start the process now to become a Team Member of our Class 1 Fire Department

The Commission administers the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (310 CMR 10.0), reviewing, permitting and inspecting projects in or adjacent to Cambridge’s wetlands, floodplains and water bodies.

The Director of Arts & Cultural Planning works with other departments in the City to advance arts and culture as an essential component to a high quality of life in a sustainable, inclusive, and connected Cambridge.

City of Cambridge page dedicated to projects illuminating the history and presence of Native Peoples in Cambridge, starting with the Indigenous language street signs in the East Cambridge neighborhood.