Mass Ave Planning Study (MAPS) Working Group - Meeting 2


2/22/2024 • 10 months ago

Mass Ave Planning Study: Mapping Our Future!

Join us on Thursday, March 14 from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. for the second regular meeting of the Mass Ave Planning Study Working Group, a representative body of neighborhood stakeholders that will help guide the planning process for Mass Ave from Cambridge Common to Alewife Brook Parkway.

The meeting will focus on the area South of Porter Square, providing an overview of its existing conditions and findings from the team's initial research. The agenda will include a virtual presentation from the planning team, a review of the next community meeting approach, and time for discussion questions and feedback. Our goal for this phase is to collaboratively refine our understanding of the area's needs and aspirations, laying the groundwork for the next phase of our planning study. 

This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. Please register in advance for this webinar:

https://cambridgema.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GM01hUdyQZSxJ2sXgAf2hw

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

In the event that you can't make the meeting, please let us know what's on your mind by using our crowdsource mapping tool. bit.ly/MAPS_map

 

The Mass Ave Planning Study (MAPS), spearheaded by the Cambridge Community Development Department, is creating a vision plan for what Massachusetts Avenue will look like in 2040 between Alewife Brook Parkway and Cambridge Common. 

This plan is part of the implementation of Envision Cambridge, the City's comprehensive plan, which calls for an increase of housing along major corridors and supporting a thriving local business community. Mass Ave is one of these corridors, as it serves as a hub for the city and connects many independently-owned businesses, neighborhoods, and institutions. 

This plan will study various aspects such as land use, zoning, urban design, housing, climate resiliency, small business support, mobility, and public space. The team will work with the community to develop a shared vision to shape future development types and scales. 

Visit our website for more information and how to get involved: www.cambridgema.gov/massaveplan