DPW Climate Resilience Zoning
On February 27, 2023, the Cambridge City Council adopted new zoning requirments to address the long term impacts of increased flooding and heat from climate change. They are based on the City's climate projections over the next 50 years and will be updated from time to time.
Career Center
A website that provides information about employment opportunities with the City of Cambridge, including resources to navigate the hiring process.
Improve Safety for Pedestrians
Improve safety for people who use the side walk to get to schools, hospitals, and senior living facilities. This project will install raised crosswalks, interactive speed limit signs, and flashing crosswalk signs to assist with safe travel.
Remote Board of Zoning Appeal Meetings
Due to statewide emergency orders limiting the size of public gatherings in response to COVID-19, and in accordance with Governor Charles D. Baker's Executive Order of March 12, 2020, temporarily amending certain requirements of the Open Meeting Law, as well as the City of Cambridge Temporary Emergency Restrictions on City Public Meetings, City Events and City Permitted Events Due to COVID-19 dated May 27, 2020, meetings of the Planning Board will be held with remote participation until further notice. Meetings will be closed to in-person attendance.
New Park Pavilion
Add a new pavilion to a Cambridge public park to allow for outdoor, covered gatherings during all types of weather.
City Manager Provides Annual Performance Review
The City Manager Performance Review process enables greater accountability, transparency, and feedback. This is the second year we have conducted a City Manager Performance Review. This review is the result of a structured process that began with approving the performance review process and City Manager Goals at the April 12 Government Operations Committee meeting. We held a mid-year check-in at the August 5 Government Operations Committee. This next step, submitting an annual review of goals and performance by November 15 will be followed by the City Council’s formal evaluation delivered at a Special City Council Meeting on December 11.
Flexible Parking Corridors
These changes are intended to reduce the impact of on-street parking removal as the City continues to build out bike and bus networks.
Camp Rainbow
Camp Rainbow is an annual summer camp serving young people with disabilities, ages 6-22. Campers will enjoy a variety of experiences, including outdoor activities, swimming, field trips, arts & crafts, and cooking.