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HomeBridge
The City’s HomeBridge program has been expanded to serve households earning up-to 120% of Area Median Income (AMI).
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Middle-Income Rental Program
Middle Income Rental Program designated for households earning between 80 – 120% of Area Median Income (AMI).
/CDD/housing/forapplicants/middleincomerentalprogram
Local Vendors Fair
Looking to do business with Cambridge's top employers? Interested in learning more about the purchasing practices and contract opportunities at the City of Cambridge, Harvard, Lesley, MIT and other organizations? Save the date and bring your business cards for the City's Local Vendors Fair.
/CDD/Calendar/2019/05/07/localvendorsfair
Condo Ownership Workshop
Are you interested in learning more about condominiums and the special nature of this type of ownership? The City of Cambridge and the Massachusetts Affordable Housing Alliance (MAHA) are offering a free workshop on March 6 & 13, 2018. Pre-registration is required.
/CDD/Calendar/2018/03/06/Condo_Ownership_Workshop
Homeownership Resale Pool Application
The Homeownership Resale Pool is open to households earning between 50% and 100% AMI adjusted for household size.
/CDD/publications/alphabeticaldocumentfolders/homeownershipresalepoolapplication
Cambridge Business Development Workshops
Thinking about starting a business? Interested in learning new tools to grow your current business? Take a workshop!
/CDD/News/2016/8/cambridgebusinessdevelopmentworkshops
Making Awesome Social Media Videos
In this workshop you'll be learning easy and time efficient ways to create branded video content that will build your audience and drive your business forward.
/CDD/Calendar/2020/02/12/makingawesomesocialmediavideos
Urban Cycling Basics - Healthy Aging in Cambridge
Are you interested in learning how to bicycle around the city of Cambridge? Join us and learn the rules of the road, strategies for riding safely and tips for comfort!
/CDD/Calendar/2016/05/19/urbancyclingbasicshealthyagingincambridge
Doing Business with the City Workshop Series
As part of the City’s Supplier Diversity Program, the Community Development and Purchasing Departments are hosting a three-part workshop series for business owners who are interested in learning more about the City’s procurement process. Workshops are aimed at demystifying the procurement process for business owners in three sections – small contracts, invitations to bid and written quotes, and request for proposals. Businesses are encouraged to come to one or all the workshops.
/CDD/News/2025/1/doingbusinesswiththecityworkshopseries
CANCELLED: Energy Retrofit Advisor Condo Owner Workshop
Attend an informational workshop for Cambridge condo owners in 5+ unit buildings interested in learning about no-cost energy and solar assessments that identify cost-effective energy efficiency improvements and updates to reduce water and maintenance costs.
/CDD/Calendar/2020/03/18/energyretrofitadvisorcondoownerworkshop
CANCELLED: Energy Retrofit Advisor Condo Owner Public Workshop
Attend an informational workshop for Cambridge condo owners in 5+ unit buildings interested in learning about no-cost energy and solar assessments that identify cost-effective energy efficiency improvements and upgrades to reduce water and maintenance costs.
/CDD/News/2020/3/energyretrofitadvisorcondoownerpublicworkshop
Rindge Commons North
Just a Start (JAS) will be building two new buildings at 430-432 Rindge Avenue in North Cambridge. This two-phased project, called Rindge Commons, will create 101 affordable apartments. All units will be affordable to households earning under 80% AMI, with some being more deeply affordable. Additionally, JAS's development will provide community-wide benefits by addressing climate change mitigation and sustainability goals and enhancing the experience of pedestrians and cyclists along Alewife Brook Parkway and Rindge Avenue.
The first phase, Rindge Commons North, will include 24 affordable one- and two-bedroom rental units, as well several floors of non-residential where JAS will be consolidating its training and education programs into a centralized location. The City will also be leasing space to create three Pre-Kindergarten classrooms for children between ages three and five years old, providing much needed affordable early education for Cambridge’s working families. Rindge Commons North is located just steps away from the Alewife T-Station, and shares a site with JAS’s Rindge Tower Apartments.
The second phase of Rindge Commons will begin once Rindge Commons North is complete and will contain 77 affordable family-sized units.
/CDD/Projects/Housing/rindgecommonsnorth
CDD Celebrates Black History Month
Learn About Community Planning Pioneers and Inventors Who Made Our Cities What They Are Today
/CDD/News/2018/2/blackhistorymonthcommunityplanningpioneersandinventors
Auburn Court 1 & 2
Auburn Court includes 146 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom apartments within a 6-story mid-rise building and adjoining town-house style buildings.
/CDD/Projects/Housing/auburncourt1and2
Trolley Square
Trolley Square is a mixed-use, mixed-income development for low- and moderate-income families.
/CDD/Projects/Housing/trolleysquare
Windsor Street Condominiums
Just A Start Corporation, in partnership with the City, redeveloped the former church and rectory at 424-430 Windsor Street into 14 units of affordable ownership housing.
/CDD/Projects/Housing/424430windsorstreet
What is Affordable Housing
A definition of affordable housing in Cambridge.
/CDD/housing/resourcesandadditionalinformation/whatisaffordablehousing
Middle-Income Rental Program
The Cambridge Community Development Department, Housing Division continues to accept applications to fill affordable units through its Middle-Income Rental Program.
/CDD/News/2020/9/middleincomerentalprogram
Harvard Square Map
Interactive geographic map of Harvard Square commercial district.
/CDD/economicopportunityanddevelopment/aboutcambridge/harvardsq/harvardsquaremap
Condo Ownership Workshop
Sessions about the City's Affordable Rental Homeownership Programs
/CDD/Calendar/2019/05/14/condoownershipworkshop1
Condo Ownership Workshop
Sessions about the City's Affordable Rental Homeownership Programs
/CDD/Calendar/2019/04/23/condoownershipworkshop
Middle Income Homeownership Open House
Open House for a Middle Income Homeownership Unit at 20 Chestnut
Thursday, Apr. 21, 4:30-7 p.m. & Tuesday, Apr. 26, 4:30-7 p.m.
/CDD/News/2016/4/middleincomehomeownershipopenhouse
Climate Preparedness Community BBQ
Join the City in celebrating the culmination of Climate Preparedness Week! Enjoy food and activities and learn more about climate preparedness resources.
/CDD/Calendar/2018/09/29/climatepreparednesscommunitybbq
Women-Powered Transportation
How do you get to work? A brownbag discussion of commuting.
/CDD/Calendar/2013/01/08/womenpoweredtransportation
Documentary Screening of "Cooked: Survival by Zip Code"
Join director Judith Helfand for a screening of her documentary, Cooked: Survival by Zip Code, which explores how a zip code can be an accurate predictor of life or death during and after natural disasters, especially as we experience the impacts of climate change.
/CDD/Calendar/2019/09/26/Cooked
Housing Info Sessions - Feb 5
Attend to learn more about the City's affordable rental and homeownership programs.
/CDD/News/2019/2/housinginfosessionsfeb5
Comcast Rise Grant
Starting Thursday, May 1 through Saturday, May 31, eligible small businesses in the Boston area (including Cambridge) can apply for the Comcast RISE Program
/CDD/News/2025/5/comcastrisegrant
Getting Around Cambridge Magazine
Learn about the city's sustainable transportation tips, resources, and initiatives.
/CDD/News/2017/7/gettingaroundcambridgemagazine
EF Glocal Challenge Winners Announced
The EF Glocal Challenge was founded by EF Education First in 2012 and is now in its 8th year. The Challenge is a contest-based program facilitated by EF Education First, the City of Cambridge, and the Cambridge Public Schools.
/CDD/News/2020/1/efglocalchallengewinnersannounced
Annual Housing Stock Update 2024
CDD has completed its annual update to the stock of affordable housing units in the city. There are now 8,931 affordable housing units in the city, a net increase of 340 affordable units from the 2023 total of 8,591 units.
/CDD/News/2024/12/annualhousingstockupdate2024
First-Time Homebuyer Lottery Opportunity - The Pathmark
The City of Cambridge is offering four new affordable condominiums for sale to income-eligible first-time homebuyers through a lottery process. These affordable condos are located at The Pathmark, 97 Elmwood Street in North Cambridge near Davis Square.
/CDD/News/2023/8/firsttimehomebuyerlotteryopportunitythepathmark
Local Vendors Fair
Looking to do business with Cambridge's top employers? Attend our Local Vendors Fair
/CDD/Calendar/2017/09/15/localvendorsfair
Accessibility
Accessibility is built into all pedestrian projects.
/CDD/Transportation/gettingaroundcambridge/byfoot/Walking/Accessability
Regional Pathways
Regional pathways -- i.e., off-road separated paths that serve cyclists, walkers, joggers, skaters, etc. -- are important faciities in Cambridge and the greater Boston region.
/CDD/Transportation/regionalplanning/regionalpathways
GET TO IT!
Free events to help support business founders and entrepreneurs in the early stages of business development.
/CDD/Calendar/2018/05/03/gettoit1
Get To It Workshop
"Get to It!" Workshop allows Cambridge entrepreneurs to practice their pitch, understand funding, and get startup resources. Register for the May 3rd event today.
/CDD/News/2018/4/gettoitworkshop
Cambridge Climate Committee Vacancy
The Climate Committee is a volunteer group of community members who work together to provide feedback and ideas to the City on topics related to climate change.
/CDD/News/2024/11/cambridgeclimatecommitteevacancy
Other Available Units
Affordable ownership and rental opportunities not administered by the Housing Division.
/CDD/housing/forapplicants/availableunits
City of Cambridge Seeking Members for Cambridge Climate Committee
The Climate Committee is a volunteer group of community members who work together to provide feedback and ideas to the City on topics related to climate change. It was formerly known as the Climate Protection Action Committee. The Climate Committee works to help the City reduce climate change impacts, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase equity, and serve as a partner to and example for other communities.
/CDD/News/2023/1/cityofcambridgeseekingmembersforcambridgeclimatecommittee
First-Time Homebuyer Lottery
The City of Cambridge is offering nine new affordable condominiums for sale to income-eligible first-time homebuyers through a lottery process.
/CDD/News/2022/1/firsttimehomebuyerlottery
Life Sciences and Technology Resources
This page provides resources for Cambridge companies in the life science and technology fields.
/CDD/economicopportunityanddevelopment/lifesciencesandtechnologybusinesses/lifescitechreso...
PARKing Day 2018
75 community partners transform 150 parking spots into almost everything from bus priority lanes, to yoga studios, to dance classrooms!
/CDD/News/2018/9/parkingday2018
Lead Paint Safety
Information about lead paint, what it is, why it poses a hazard, the Massachusetts Lead Law and where to find information and assistance.
/CDD/housing/resourcesandadditionalinformation/leadpaintsafety
PARKing Day 2019
85+ Community Partners Will Transform 155 Parking Spots into Bus Priority Lanes, Yoga Studios, Gardens, and More!
/CDD/News/2019/8/copyofparkingday2019
Envision Cambridge Dashboard Available
Envision Cambridge is a roadmap to a sustainable, inclusive, and connected Cambridge focused around six planning topics: climate, housing, economy, mobility, urban form, and community wellbeing.
/CDD/News/2022/5/envisioncambridgedashboardavailable
Food Business Basics Program
The City of Cambridge Community Development Department (CDD) is launching a new program for Cambridge residents who have a passion for food and a dream of owning a business, but a lot of questions about combining the two.
/CDD/News/2024/2/foodbusinessbasicsprogram
National Small Business Week: May 2-8, 2021
Throughout the week join us for webinars and other events to provide resources to local small businesses and entrepreneurs, and to celebrate the importance of small businesses to Cambridge's vibrant community.
/CDD/News/2019/3/nationalsmallbusinessweek
Cambridge Street Code
Whether you walk, bike, drive, or use public transportation, you play an active role in the transportation system. In order for this system to function well, each person must follow the rules, pay attention, and be patient and courteous.
/CDD/Transportation/gettingaroundcambridge/cambridgestreetcode
PARKing Day 2017 is set to be the biggest yet
PARK(ing) Day in Cambridge brings together 55 community groups, businesses and City departments to turn over 120 parking spaces into parks, playgrounds, gyms, and more for the day.
/CDD/News/2017/9/parkingday2017issettobethebiggestyet
Limited Equity Cooperatives
Information about limited equity cooperatives, several of which are found in Cambridge.
/CDD/housing/forhomebuyers/coops
Connect Kendall Square Competition Winner Selected
The City of Cambridge is pleased to announce the selection of Somerville based Richard Burck Associates as the winner of the Connect Kendall Square Open Space Planning Competition.
/CDD/News/2015/04/connectkendallsquarewinnerselected
Community Solar Helps Cambridge Residents Save Money and Supports City’s Climate Goals
The City of Cambridge and Community Development Department today announced the addition of community solar to its long-standing Sunny Cambridge program. Now all Cambridge residents, regardless of whether they rent or own, can leverage online tools and resources from Sunny Cambridge to shop and compare community solar projects or rooftop solar installations.
/CDD/News/2023/10/communitysolarhelpscambridgeresidentssavemoneyandsupportscity’sclimatego...
Harvard Square
Information about the Harvard Square Commercial District. It includes market profile, business association and study documents about the area.
/CDD/economicopportunityanddevelopment/aboutcambridge/harvardsq
Persons with Disabilities
Getting around Cambridge for persons with disabilities, on foot or by transit or taxi.
/CDD/Transportation/gettingaroundcambridge/personswithdisabilities
Bike Month 2018
Join Community Development, the Cambridge Police Department, and many others as we celebrate Bike Month!
/CDD/News/2018/5/bikemonth2018
Central Square Advisory Committee Call for Members
The Central Square Advisory Committee (CSAC) is a group of community members with direct relationships to Central Square in Cambridge who review development proposals and planning projects that impact Central Square.
/CDD/News/2023/5/centralsquareadvisorycommitteevacancy
Central Square Advisory Committee Vacancies
The Central Square Advisory Committee (CSAC) is a group of community members with direct relationships to Central Square in Cambridge who review development proposals and planning projects that impact Central Square.
/CDD/News/2024/7/centralsquareadvisorycommitteevacancies
Food Business Incubator Program
The Food Business Incubator Program offers technical assistance and other resources to food businesses in Cambridge, with a focus on women- and minority-owned businesses as well as first-time food entrepreneurs.
/CDD/economicopportunityanddevelopment/smallbusinessassistance/smallbusinessprograms/foodb...
Cambridge Science Festival - Science in the City
The City of Cambridge is proud to host one of the opening events of the 2019 Cambridge Science Festival! Science in the City is a takeover of City Hall for people of all ages to learn about how Cambridge works, from traffic lights, to literacy, to energy efficiency. We look forward to seeing you there.
/CDD/Calendar/2019/04/12/cambridgesciencefestivalscienceinthecity
Harvard Square Advisory Committee Vacancies
The Harvard Square Advisory Committee (HSAC) is a group of community members with direct relationships to Harvard Square, who review development proposals and planning projects that impact Harvard Square.
/CDD/News/2024/7/harvardsquareadvisorycommitteevacancies
Community Compact for a Sustainable Future
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.
/CDD/climateandenergy/climatechangeplanning/climateprotectionactioncommittee/communitycomp...
Bike Regulations
The Web version of the City of Cambridge, Massachusetts Traffic Regulations is provided for reference and the convenience of having the Ordinance in a computer-readable format.
/CDD/Transportation/gettingaroundcambridge/bikesincambridge/rulesoftheroad/bikeregulations