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Mass Ave Planning Study Working Group Meeting
The next Working Group meeting for MAPS will focus on the area South of Porter Square. This will be a guided walk along Mass Ave.
/CDD/Calendar/2024/04/24/massaveplanningstudyworkinggroupwalkshop
Mass Ave Planning Study - Community Meeting 1
We're excited to host our first community meeting for the Mass Ave Planning Study (MAPS) on Thursday, February 29 from 6 PM - 7:30 PM.
The meeting will provide an introduction to the project; an opportunity for the community to learn more about the process; and a chance to talk with the planning team about Mass Ave!
This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom.
/CDD/News/2024/1/massaveplanningstudycommunitymeeting1
Mass Ave Planning Study Community Meeting: A Focus on North Mass Ave
Community meeting notice for Mass Ave Planning Study - A focus on North Mass Ave. This is the first meeting for this study area. We will be presenting initial observations and developing a vision and goals for this area.
/CDD/Calendar/2024/09/26/massaveplanningstudynorthmassavecommunitymeeting
Mass Ave Planning Study - A Focus on Porter Square
Join us for a virtual Community Meeting as part of the Mass Ave Planning Study (MAPS) to review and provide feedback on alternative ideas for the future of Porter Square! This is your opportunity to weigh in on potential updates, including zoning changes, urban design concepts, and open space improvements.
/CDD/Calendar/2025/01/30/massaveplanningstudyafocusonportersquare
Mass Ave Planning Study Community Meeting: A Focus on North Mass Ave
Community meeting notice for Mass Ave Planning Study - A Focus on North Mass Ave. This is the first meeting for this study area which includes Porter Square. We will be presenting initial observations and developing goals and a vision for this area.
/CDD/News/2024/8/massaveplanningstudynorthmassavecommunitymeeting
Zoning Maps
City of Cambridge zoning and land use maps
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/Zoning/Maps
Mass Ave Planning Study (MAPS) Working Group - Meeting 2
This is 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.
/CDD/News/2024/3/massaveplanningstudymapsworkinggroupmeeting2
MAPS Working Group
The Mass Ave Planning Study Working Group will meet to discuss community feedback from Round 2 and provide input on the draft recommendations for South of Porter Square study area. Additionally, there will be a conversation with development experts on development feasibility currently, and the in the future, on Mass Ave.
/CDD/News/2024/6/massaveplanningstudyworkinggroupmeetingsouthofportersquare
Mass Ave Planning Study - A Focus on Porter Square
Porter Square Community Meeting - A Focus on Porter Square - January 30, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Join us for a virtual Community Meeting as part of the Mass Ave Planning Study (MAPS) to review and provide feedback on alternative ideas for the future of Porter Square! This is your opportunity to weigh in on potential updates, including zoning changes, urban design concepts, and open space improvements.
/CDD/News/2025/1/massaveplanningstudyafocusonportersquare
Mass Ave Planning Study Working Group Meeting
Working group meeting notice for Mass Ave Planning Study. We will be discussing the basics of zoning, and our approach to community planning for Porter Square.
/CDD/Calendar/2024/10/30/massaveplanningstudyworkinggroupmeeting
Mass Ave Planning Study Community Meeting
The next Community Meeting for MAPS will focus on the area South of Porter Square, and include opportunities for public participation around the issues facing this area.
/CDD/Calendar/2024/05/29/massaveplanningstudysouthofportercommunitymeeting
Mass Ave Planning Study Working Group Meeting
The next Working Group meeting for the Mass Ave Planning Study will focus on zoning for Mass Ave, specifically the areas of North Mass Ave and South of Porter Square. Additionally, the group will discuss the format and content of upcoming community meetings in January focused on design and planning for Porter Square.
/CDD/News/2024/12/massaveplanningstudyworkinggroupmeeting
Mass Ave Planning Study Working Group Meeting
The next Working Group meeting for the Mass Ave Planning Study will focus on zoning for Mass Ave, specifically the areas of North Mass Ave and South of Porter Square. Additionally, the group will discuss the format and content of upcoming community meetings in January focused on design and planning for Porter Square.
/CDD/Calendar/2024/12/11/massaveplanningstudyworkinggroupmeeting
Mass Ave Planning Study Community Meeting
The next Community Meeting for MAPS will focus on the area South of Porter Square, and include opportunities for public participation around the issues facing this area.
/CDD/News/2024/3/massaveplanningstudycommunitymeeting
Web Maps
List of easy to navigate interactive maps available elsewhere on the Cambridge website
/CDD/factsandmaps/mapgalleries/webmaps
Neighborhood Map Gallery
Gallery of maps of each of the City's 13 neighborhoods.
/CDD/factsandmaps/mapgalleries/neighborhood
Census Boundary Map Gallery
Gallery of maps of U.S. census tract boundaries for the City of Cambridge
/CDD/factsandmaps/mapgalleries/censusbounds
Lower Mass Ave Map
An interactive map of the Lower Mass Ave commercial corridor in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
/CDD/economicopportunityanddevelopment/aboutcambridge/lowermassachusettsave/lowermassavema...
Mass Ave Planning Study Working Group Meeting
A Working Group meeting where the working group members will discuss public feedback from the 9/26 community meeting, review the community-based goals, and establish the approach for future recommendations for North Mass Ave.
/CDD/News/2024/10/massaveplanningstudyworkinggroupmeeting
Transportation Map Gallery
Map gallery of transportation related maps for the City of Cambridge.
/CDD/factsandmaps/mapgalleries/transportation
Mass Ave Planning Study Community Meeting: Ideas for North Mass Ave
Community meeting notice for Mass Ave Planning Study - Ideas for North Mass Ave. This is the second meeting for this study area. We will be presenting initial ideas and developing recommendations for this part of the study area between Porter Square and Alewife Brook Pkwy.
/CDD/Calendar/2024/11/14/massaveplanningstudynorthmassavecommunitymeeting2
Map Collections
The Community Development Department produces a wide variety of maps for its own use and as a source of information for the public.
/CDD/factsandmaps/mapgalleries
Mass Ave Planning Study Community Meeting
The planning team will share recommendations developed with the community that will help to Make Mass Ave more beautiful, produce more housing , provide more neighborhood amenities, support small businesses, and improve sidewalks and walkability
/CDD/News/2025/4/massaveplanningstudycommunitymeetingplanrecommendations
Frost Terrace - 1791 Mass Ave
Project page for a 40 unit affordable rental project at 1791 Mass Ave, called Frost Terrace
/CDD/Projects/Housing/frostterrace1791massave
Memorial Drive Construction
What’s going on along Memorial Drive Between the BU and Mass. Ave Bridges?
/CDD/News/2015/11/memorialdriveconstruction
Facts and Maps
Access to a wide variety of information sources about Cambridge covering both statistics and maps.
/CDD/factsandmaps
Central Square Advisory Committee
The Committee will meet to review two development proposals at 544 Mass Ave and 93 Windsor Street.
/CDD/Calendar/2020/02/19/centralsquareadvisorycommittee
Mass Ave Planning Study (MAPS) Working Group - Meeting 1
We will be hosting our first working group meeting for the Mass Ave Planning Study on Wednesday, February 7 at 6 PM. The meeting will serve as an introduction to the project; an opportunity for working group members to learn more about the process; and a chance for any members of the public to ask initial questions for the planning team. This meeting will be held via Zoom.
/CDD/News/2024/1/massaveplanningstudymapsworkinggroupmeeting1
Mass Ave Planning Study Community Meeting
The next Community Meeting for MAPS will focus on the area South of Porter Square, and include opportunities for public participation around the issues facing this area.
/CDD/Calendar/2024/03/27/massaveplanningstudycommunitymeeting
Open Space Map Gallery
Includes maps showing the location of public parks, waterplay areas, off-leash areas for dogs and community gardens.
/CDD/factsandmaps/mapgalleries/openspace
Central Square Advisory Committee
The Committee will meet to review the Revolutionary Clinics proposal to co-locate recreational marijuana use at a registered medical marijuana dispensary at 541 Mass Ave.
/CDD/Calendar/2019/11/20/centralsquareadvisorycommittee
Other Maps of Interest
Other maps of the City of Cambridge, including those for land use, permitting, Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy (NRS) area, tech companies, farmers markets, and institutional ownership.
/CDD/factsandmaps/mapgalleries/othermaps
Central Square Advisory Committee
The Central Square Advisory Committee will meet to review the Clover Food Lab proposal to install an internally illuminated sign onto its existing façade on 496 Mass Ave.
/CDD/Calendar/2019/06/19/centralsquareadvisorycommittee
RESCHEDULED - Central Square Advisory Committee
The Committee will be joined by City staff who will provide updates on current and future Central Square Projects, including the River Street Reconstruction Project, the MBTA Elevators on Mass Ave, and The Port Stormwater Project.
/CDD/Calendar/2020/01/29/centralsquareadvisorycommittee
Privately Owned Public Spaces
Listing and maps of privately owned public spaces required under the provision of special permits isused by the Cambridge Planning Board.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/developmentreview/specialpermits/specialpermitpublicopenspace
Lower Massachusetts Avenue
In 2011, the City of Cambridge Community Development Department began a study to explore ways to improve the character of Mass Avenue from Cambridge Commons to Porter Square.
/CDD/Projects/Planning/lowermassave
Walking Maps
Maps for each Cambridge Public School with recommended walking routes to school.
/CDD/Transportation/gettingaroundcambridge/saferoutestoschool/saferouteswalkingmaps
NStar Business Energy Audits
Prism Energy Services, a vendor for the Mass Save energy efficiency program, is performing complimentary walk-in energy consultations for small businesses in Central, Harvard, Inman, and Kendall Squares.
/CDD/News/2012/08/nstarbusinessenergyaudits
South Mass. Ave. Corridor Safety Improvement Project Public Meeting #2
The second public meeting on the South Mass. Ave. Corridor Safety Improvement project will include a review of draft plans that include separated bicycle facilities, a new pedestrian crosswalk, and some sections of bus lanes to improve transit reliability.
/CDD/Calendar/2018/06/19/southmassavepublicmeeting2
By Transit
With six Red and Green Line MBTA stations, dozens of bus routes, the EZRide and Cambridgeside Mall Shuttles, getting around Cambridge on public transit is always a great option. See below for transit routes and providers.
/CDD/Transportation/gettingaroundcambridge/bytransit
North Massachusetts Avenue
In 2010, the City of Cambridge Community Development Department began a study to explore ways to improve the character of “North Mass Ave” from Beech Street to the Arlington line, with the goal of developing recommendations for improvements that address zoning and urban design objectives.
/CDD/Projects/Planning/northmassachusettsavenue
Cambridge Common/Flaggstaff Park Project
This project will renovated the Cambridge Common and build a multi-use path alongside Flagstaff Park on Mass. Avenue.
/CDD/Transportation/projects/completedprojects/cambridgecommon
Homeowner Education
The City of Cambridge in collaboration with Mass Affordable Housing Alliance (MAHA) offers a course for New Condominium Owners twice a year in Cambridge.
/CDD/housing/forhomeowners/education
About Cambridge Commercial Districts
Maps and market information about each of Cambridge’s commercial districts, the development log, and the top employers within the city are all housed here.
/CDD/economicopportunityanddevelopment/aboutcambridge
Mass Ave Protected Bike Lane Demonstration Begins December 2016
The City has selected two locations on Mass. Ave. that were identified as priority locations for protected bicycle lanes in the Cambridge Bicycle Plan and where we believe that installing protected bike lanes will add meaningfully to the safety of the system.
/CDD/News/2016/12/massaveprotectedbikelanedemonstrationsbegindecember2016
Central Square Rezoning Block Party
Come join the Central Square Rezoning Team for a Block Party on October 19th! Our team is concluding the community engagement phase for the Central Square Rezoning Project with a Block Party from 1-5pm on Norfolk St (between Mass. Ave. and Bishop Allen Drive). There will be art, activities, dancing, and more! All are welcome.
/CDD/Calendar/2024/10/19/centralsquarerezoningblockparty
Discover Our Parks and Playgrounds!
Cambridge has over 80 parks and open spaces. This guide lists parks and open spaces throughout the city and includes neighborhood maps to help you find them. Explore a new park today!
/CDD/News/2020/7/discoverourparksandplaygrounds!
Net Zero Task Force Working Group-Energy Supply and Offsets
The focus of the Net Zero Task Force Working Group on Energy Supply and Offsets is to explore the range of possibilities for increasing the supply of renewable energy to buildings in Cambridge, and, more broadly, making the shift away from carbon intensive fuels. This Working Group will explore all scales of renewable and low carbon energy supply, from building level, to neighborhood or district, to mass production energy ‘farms’. Additionally, this group will explore whether and how carbon offsets will be incorporated as part of the net zero strategy, as a supplement to address any gap remaining following implementation of actions around energy efficiency, retrofits and renewable energy supply.
/CDD/Calendar/2014/05/05/netzerotaskforceworkinggroupenergysupplyandoffsets
Net Zero Task Force Working Group- Energy Supply and Offsets
The focus of the Net Zero Task Force Working Group on Energy Supply and Offsets is to explore the range of possibilities for increasing the supply of renewable energy to buildings in Cambridge, and, more broadly, making the shift away from carbon intensive fuels. The group will explore all scales of renewable and low carbon energy supply, from building level, to neighborhood or district, to mass production energy ‘farms’. Additionally, this group will explore whether and how carbon offsets will be incorporated as part of the net zero strategy, as a supplement to address any gap remaining following implementation of actions around energy efficiency, retrofits and renewable energy supply.
/CDD/Calendar/2014/04/08/netzerotaskforceworkinggroupenergysupplyandoffsets
Energy Supply and Offsets-Net Zero Task Force
The focus of the Net Zero Task Force Working Group on Energy Supply and Offsets is to explore the range of possibilities for increasing the supply of renewable energy to buildings in Cambridge, and, more broadly, making the shift away from carbon intensive fuels. This Working Group will explore all scales of renewable and low carbon energy supply, from building level, to neighborhood or district, to mass production energy ‘farms’. Additionally, this group will explore whether and how carbon offsets will be incorporated as part of the net zero strategy, as a supplement to address any gap remaining following implementation of actions around energy efficiency, retrofits and renewable energy supply.
/CDD/Calendar/2014/06/03/energysupplyandoffsetsnetzerotaskforce
Energy Supply and Offsets Working Group- Net Zero Task Force
The focus of the Net Zero Task Force Working Group on Energy Supply and Offsets is to explore the range of possibilities for increasing the supply of renewable energy to buildings in Cambridge, and, more broadly, making the shift away from carbon intensive fuels. This Working Group will explore all scales of renewable and low carbon energy supply, from building level, to neighborhood or district, to mass production energy ‘farms’. Additionally, this group will explore whether and how carbon offsets will be incorporated as part of the net zero strategy, as a supplement to address any gap remaining following implementation of actions around energy efficiency, retrofits and renewable energy supply.
For more information on the Net Zero Task Force, please check here.
/CDD/Calendar/2014/07/08/energysupplyandoffsetsworkinggroupnetzerotaskforce
Energy Supply and Offsets Working Group- Net Zero Task Force
The focus of the Net Zero Task Force Working Group on Energy Supply and Offsets is to explore the range of possibilities for increasing the supply of renewable energy to buildings in Cambridge, and, more broadly, making the shift away from carbon intensive fuels. This Working Group will explore all scales of renewable and low carbon energy supply, from building level, to neighborhood or district, to mass production energy ‘farms’. Additionally, this group will explore whether and how carbon offsets will be incorporated as part of the net zero strategy, as a supplement to address any gap remaining following implementation of actions around energy efficiency, retrofits and renewable energy supply.
For more information on the Net Zero Task Force, please check here.
/CDD/Calendar/2014/07/29/energysupplyandoffsetsworkinggroupnetzerotaskforce
Energy Supply and Offsets Working Group- Net Zero Task Force
The focus of the Net Zero Task Force Working Group on Energy Supply and Offsets is to explore the range of possibilities for increasing the supply of renewable energy to buildings in Cambridge, and, more broadly, making the shift away from carbon intensive fuels. This Working Group will explore all scales of renewable and low carbon energy supply, from building level, to neighborhood or district, to mass production energy ‘farms’. Additionally, this group will explore whether and how carbon offsets will be incorporated as part of the net zero strategy, as a supplement to address any gap remaining following implementation of actions around energy efficiency, retrofits and renewable energy supply.
For more information on the Net Zero Task Force, please check here.
/CDD/Calendar/2014/06/17/energysupplyandoffsetsworkinggroupnetzerotaskforce
Central Square Advisory Committee
The Central Square Advisory Committee is appointed by the City Manager to undertake all large project reviews, receive all applications for variances and special permits for activities within the Central Square Overlay District, and monitor the progress of the Central Square non-zoning recommendations of the K2C2 Study.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/advcomms/centraladvcomm
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
Walk Ride Day Final Celebration
Join us as we celebrate sustainable commuting on the last Walk/Ride Day of the Corporate Challenge!
/CDD/Calendar/2019/10/25/walkridedayfinalcelebration
Community Resources for Entrepreneurs
This page provides a listing of a variety of local and state community resources for entrepreneurs.
/CDD/economicopportunityanddevelopment/lifesciencesandtechnologybusinesses/communityresour...
Wayfinding
Signs have been installed to help people bike between the Minuteman Bikeway/Alewife and the Charles River Bike Paths/Harvard Square.
/CDD/Transportation/gettingaroundcambridge/bikesincambridge/Wayfinding
Porter Square and North Mass Ave Map
Geographical map of the Porter Square and North Massachusetts Avenue Commercial District.
/CDD/economicopportunityanddevelopment/aboutcambridge/portersq/portersquareandnorthmassave...
Elm Place
Just A Start's 19 unit affordable rental development at 1066 Cambridge Street, known as Elm Place.
/CDD/Projects/Housing/elmplace
2072 Mass Ave
New, 100% affordable rental housing near Porter Square.
/CDD/Projects/Housing/2072massave
Older Bicycle Facility Projects
Older Bicycle Facility Projects
/CDD/Transportation/gettingaroundcambridge/bikesincambridge/newbikeprojects/olderbikeproje...
Pedestrian Committee
Regular Meeting of the Pedestrian Committee
/CDD/Calendar/2014/04/24/pedestriancommitteemeeting
Check Out the Newly Updated Parks and Waterplay Maps
Just in time for Summer, both the parks and open Space Map and the Waterplay Map have been updated to include the most current information about parks, playgrounds, and waterplay locations.
/CDD/News/2013/06/checkouttheparksandwaterplaymaps
Energy Efficiency Webinar
Learn about how to save money on your energy bills this winter.
/CDD/Calendar/2022/12/01/energyefficiencywebinar
Check Out the Newly Updated Parks and Waterplay Maps
Just in time for Summer, both the parks and open Space Map and the Waterplay Map have been updated to include the most current information about parks, playgrounds, and waterplay locations.
/CDD/News/2016/5/checkouttheparksandwaterplaymaps
Georgetown University Energy Prize: Residential Outreach Initiative
Thanks to an intensive and ongoing effort, the City of Cambridge is competing for the $5 million Georgetown University Energy Prize. As one of the many initiatives underway to help win the prize, Cambridge Energy Alliance is working with Next Step Living to help single family homes and residential buildings with 2 to 4 units reduce their energy use.
/CDD/News/2015/03/cambridgegeorgetownuniversityenergyprize
NEW LOCATION: Bike-Ped-Transit Committee Meeting
The Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Transit Committees will get together to hear about the design options for Inman Square and provide feedback.
/CDD/Calendar/2017/02/13/bikepedtransitcommitteemeeting
Lower Massachusetts Avenue
Information about the Lower Massachusetts Ave commercial district in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
/CDD/economicopportunityanddevelopment/aboutcambridge/lowermassachusettsave
Zoning Ordinance
City of Cambridge Zoning Ordinance Text
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/Zoning/Ordinance
Small Business Saturday
Support local businesses on Saturday, November 30, 2019!
/CDD/Calendar/2019/11/30/smallbusinesssaturday
Walk Ride Day Celebration
Join the City of Cambridge as we celebrate sustainable community with the Walk Ride Day Commuter Challenge
/CDD/Calendar/2019/05/31/walkridedaycelebration
Zoning Centennial
Did you know that 2024 is the 100th anniversary of the Zoning Ordinance? Learn about how the Zoning & Development Division at CDD is reflecting on a century of zoning and how it has guided the development of the city.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/Zoning/zoningcentennial
I-90 Allston Interchange Public Information Meeting
The purpose of this meeting is to provide the public with the opportunity to become fully acquainted with progress made over the course of 2016 on concept development for the replacement of the I-90 Allston Interchange. The meeting will also provide information regarding the next phase of project development. All views and comments made at the meeting will be reviewed and considered to the maximum extent possible.
/CDD/Calendar/2016/12/08/i90allstoninterchangepublicinformationmeeting
Workshop on Managing Finances May 3
The City of Cambridge and Money Management International are offering a workshop on Managing Income, Expenses, and Credit on May 3.
/CDD/News/2016/5/workshoponmanagingfinances
Small Business Emergency Preparedness Seminar
Learn which steps business owners can take to prepare their business for an emergency and recover quickly after an emergency occurs.
/CDD/Calendar/2015/11/17/smallbusinessemergencypreparednessseminar
Small Business Saturday 2023
For the fifth year in a row, the City is partnering with local businesses and associations to encourage residents and visitors to shop local. Everyone is invited to celebrate small businesses and shop in Cambridge on Small Business Saturday (November 25, 2023) and all season long.
/CDD/Calendar/2023/11/25/smallbusinesssaturday2023
East Cambridge Map
An interactive geographic map of the East Cambridge Commercial District
/CDD/economicopportunityanddevelopment/aboutcambridge/eastcamb/eastcambridgemap
Waterplay Map
Shows locations of waterplay features at City-owned parks.
/CDD/parks/waterplaymap
CitySmart
CitySmart connects you with the information and resources you need to get around without getting behind the wheel. Biking, walking and transit take you where you need to be. Whether it’s a trip to the grocery store or a day at the beach—getting there really can be half the fun!
/CDD/Transportation/CitySmart
Bus Priority
bus priority projects
/CDD/Transportation/regionalplanning/masstransit/buspriority
Bike Month Festivities
Join CDD, the Cambridge Police Department, and many others as we celebrate Bike Month!
/CDD/News/2017/5/bikemonthfestivities
Harvard Square Placemaking
The City of Cambridge, in cooperation with Harvard University and the Harvard Square Business Association, is engaging in a public process to develop recommendations for the public open space in the center of Harvard Square.
/CDD/News/2013/09/harvardsqplacemaking
Kendall Square Map
Geographical map of the Kendall Square Commercial District.
/CDD/economicopportunityanddevelopment/aboutcambridge/kendallsq/kendallsquaremap
Cambridge Main Streets
Cambridge Main Streets Energy Efficiency Initiative will take place from June 10 - June 14 for local small businesses.
/CDD/News/2024/6/cambridgemainstreets
Rules of the Road
In general, bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as motorists when traveling on the public ways in Massachusetts.
/CDD/Transportation/gettingaroundcambridge/bikesincambridge/rulesoftheroad
Housing Information Session July 13
Attend an informal session to learn about the City's Affordable Rental and Homeownership programs.
/CDD/News/2017/7/housinginformationsessionjuly13
Hubway Expands in Cambridge
Hubway, metro-Boston’s public bike share system, is continuing to expand, with five new stations added to Cambridge this week.
/CDD/News/2015/11/hubwayexpandsincambridge
October is National Women's Business Month
The City of Cambridge will celebrate National Women’s Business Month during October to recognize the importance of women-owned businesses and highlight the women entrepreneurs who contribute so much to the local Cambridge economy.
/CDD/News/2023/9/octoberisnationalwomensbusinessmonth
Seniors Healthy Aging and Transit Lunch
This spring there will be 4 opportunities for seniors to talk about healthy aging and public transit. Let your voice be heard.
/CDD/Calendar/2014/05/30/seniorshealthyagingandtransitdinner
Seniors Healthy Aging and Transit Lunch
This spring there will be 4 opportunities for seniors to talk about healthy aging and public transit. Let your voice be heard.
/CDD/Calendar/2014/04/29/seniorshealthyagingandtransitlunch
Seniors Healthy Aging and Transit Lunch
This spring there will be 4 opportunities for seniors to talk about healthy aging and public transit. Let your voice be heard.
/CDD/Calendar/2014/06/17/seniorshealthyagingandtransitlunch1
Seniors Healthy Aging and Transit Lunch
This spring there will be 4 opportunities for seniors to talk about healthy aging and public transit. Let your voice be heard.
/CDD/Calendar/2014/06/25/seniorshealthyagingandtransitlunch1
Housing Information Session August 9
Come to an informal session to learn about the City's affordable Rental and Homeownership Programs on Tuesday, August 9
/CDD/News/2016/8/housinginformationsessionaugust9
PARKing Day 2015
In our 4th annual celebration of PARK(ing) Day, we are looking to engage dozens of community organizations, businesses, and City departments in transforming parking spots into something else for the day. Want to host a spot?
/CDD/Calendar/2015/09/18/parkingday2015
Life Sciences and Technology Resources
This page provides resources for Cambridge companies in the life science and technology fields.
/CDD/economicopportunityanddevelopment/lifesciencesandtechnologybusinesses/lifescitechreso...
Grand Junction Multi-Use Path Working Group Meeting # 8
This meeting is being held to provide updates to the Working Group, answer questions about the project updaters, and collect feedback and comments about the ongoing designs.
/CDD/Calendar/2022/06/22/grandjunctionmultiusepathworkinggroupmeeting#8
Housing Information Session July 28
Come to an informal session to learn about the City's Affordable Rental and Homeownership Programs at City Hall Annex on July 28
/CDD/News/2016/7/housinginformationsessionjuly28
Electric Vehicle Charging Public Meeting
Virtual public meeting via Zoom to hear updates on curbside electric vehicle charging in Cambridge
/CDD/Calendar/2024/06/13/electricvehiclechargingpublicmeeting
12 - Cambridge Highlands
The Cambridge Highlands neighborhood, located on the northeastern edge of the city is comprised of a commercial and light industrial area as well as a more residential area at its western end, bordering Belmont. The Fresh Pond Reservation borders the neighborhood to the south.
/CDD/planud/neighplan/neighs/12
Lafayette Square
The reconstruction of Massachusetts Avenue and Lafayette Square included the creation of a new plaza and reduction in travel lanes.
/CDD/Transportation/projects/completedprojects/lafayettesquare
Free Urban Cycling Workshops
Join us on June 28 for a free urban cycling class for Cambridge residents.
/CDD/News/2012/05/freeurbancyclingworkshops
Housing Information Session June 22
Attend an informal session to learn about the City's Affordable Rental and Homeownership programs.
/CDD/News/2017/6/housinginformationsessionjune22
Playing Fields Now on Parks Map
The Parks and Playgrounds interactive map now shows you where to find different types of recreational facilities.
/CDD/News/2014/11/playingfieldsnowonparksmap
Central Square Rezoning Block Party October 19
The Central Square Rezoning team invites you to come learn and play with us at a Block Party in Central Square on Saturday, October 19th! The team will share the zoning recommendations along with art, activities, dancing, and information about other important projects in and around Central Square.
/CDD/News/2024/10/centralsquarerezoningblockparty
Downloads: Bike
Biking around the city can take some getting used to, so here are some CitySmart resources to help you get rolling.
/CDD/Transportation/CitySmart/citysmartbybike
Name the Plan
The City is developing a new Citywide Plan, and we need your help in picking a name.
/CDD/News/2015/11/namethecitywideplan
New Zoning Ordinance Petition Form Available
The City of Cambridge has released a new form that applicants may use to submit a petition to amend the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance.
/CDD/News/2021/6/newzoningordinancepetitionformavailable
Other Data Sources
Other data sources for statistical analysis and research.
/CDD/factsandmaps/othercitydatasources
Walk Ride Day Celebration
Join us as we celebrate the 2017 Walk/Ride Day Corporate Challenge
/CDD/Calendar/2017/05/26/walkridedaycelebration
Zoning
The Cambridge Zoning Ordinance is the municipal regulatory framework that controls urban development in the city.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/Zoning
Housing Information Session February 28
Come to an informal session to learn about the City's Affordable Rental and Homeownership Programs on Tuesday, February 28 at City Hall
/CDD/News/2017/2/housinginformationsessionfebruary28
Cambridge Celebrates National Black Business Month
This August, the City of Cambridge is proud to celebrate National Black Business Month by hosting a variety of events aimed at supporting and promoting Black business owners.
/CDD/News/2024/7/cambridgecelebratesnationalblackbusinessmonth
Master Plan Review for The Avenue December 13
Join City of Cambridge staff, neighbors, and Halvorson Design Partnership to discuss the completed streetscape master plan developed over the course of two years for Massachusetts Avenue from Cambridge Common to Porter Square.
/CDD/News/2012/12/masterplanreviewfortheavenue
Happy Bike Month
Join the City of Cambridge as we celebrate Bike Month this May!
/CDD/News/2019/5/happybikemonth
Kendall Square Mobility Task Force Meeting
The Kendall Square Mobility Task Force process was established in 2015 to take a comprehensive look at mobility issues in the Kendall Square area of Cambridge, with the goal of developing a set of policy and project recommendations.
/CDD/Calendar/2017/04/06/kendallsquaremobilitytaskforcemeeting
Community Bike Ride
Cambridge Bicycle Committee Community bike ride
/CDD/Calendar/2018/06/23/communitybikeride
Past Projects
Learn how local businesses and business associations used the Boosting Business Blocks Grant (formerly known as the Small Business Challenge).
/CDD/economicopportunityanddevelopment/smallbusinessassistance/boostingbusinessblocks/sbcw...
2023 Neighborhood Action Plans - Idea Maps
We're starting Neighborhood Action Plans for Mid-Cambridge, Neighborhood Nine, and Wellington-Harrington and we need your help!
/CDD/News/2023/4/neighborhoodactionplansideamaps
Bike Light Giveaways Begin This Week!
Join CDD as we distribute bike lights! We'll pop up around town this fall and winter to get you outfitted and visible.
/CDD/News/2021/11/bikelightgiveawaysbeginthisweek!
Watertown-Cambridge Greenway Project Public Meeting
At this meeting, DCR and the City of Cambridge will provide background information about the project, now at a pre-conceptual stage of design, and obtain public input.
/CDD/Calendar/2015/06/09/watertowncambridgegreenwayprojectpublicmeeting
Housing Program Eligibility Tool
Enter your household size and household income into this tool to get information on which housing programs you may be eligible for.
/CDD/housing/forapplicants/housingprogrameligibilitytool
Zoning Amendments
Proposed Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance currently or previously under consideration, including proposed text and schedule for action.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/Zoning/Amendments
Harvard Square Advisory Committee
The Harvard Square Advisory Committee reviews applications for variances and special permits within the Harvard Square Overlay District.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/advcomms/harvardadvcomm
2018 Planning Board
Planning Board Agendas, Transcripts and Hearing Notices from 2018.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/planningboard/planningboardmeetings/2018pb
1 - East Cambridge
Once a village of its own, East Cambridge is one of Cambridge's oldest residential neighborhoods and is historically home to many of the city's industries, both old and new. It sits along the Charles River north of Kendall Square and east of the Grand Junction Railroad.
/CDD/planud/neighplan/neighs/1
Planning Studies
The Community Development Departments collaborates with other City departments to conduct planning studies of varying scales, often with goals to rezone, solve a particular problem, or create documentation of a topic.
/CDD/planud/planningstudies
CANCELLED: Cambridge Science Festival - Science in the City
The City of Cambridge is proud to host one of the opening events of the 2020 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/2020/04/17/scienceinthecity2020
Central Square Advisory Committee Meeting
The Central Square Advisory Committee is appointed by the City Manager to undertake all large project reviews of variances and special permits for activities within the Central Square Overlay District, and to monitor the progress of the Central Square Non-Zoning Recommendations of the 2013 K2C2 Study. This meeting will be held pursuant to the provisions outlined in Section 20.300 of the Zoning Ordinance.
/CDD/Calendar/2020/07/22/centralsquareadvisorycommitteemeeting1
East Cambridge
Information about the East Cambridge Commercial District. It includes market profile, business association and study documents about the area.
/CDD/economicopportunityanddevelopment/aboutcambridge/eastcamb
Contact Us
Staff Contacts for Zoning and Development
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/contactus
Bluebikes Station Suggestion Map
The Bluebikes Station Suggestion Map allows users to suggest new locations for Bluebikes Stations. The input received through this map will inform future planning and expansion of the Bluebikes system.
/CDD/Transportation/gettingaroundcambridge/bikesincambridge/bikeshare/bluebikesstationsugg...
MSYEP Interns Summer Work
Learn about the projects that CDD's MSYEP interns worked on this summer!
/CDD/News/2018/8/msyepinternsdebrief
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Buildings in Cambridge are responsible for more greenhouse gas emissions than transportation and waste combined, or over 80% of the city’s total emissions.
/CDD/climateandenergy/energyefficiencyandrenewableenergy
Hubway Reaches 1 Million Rides
Within less than two years’ time, Hubway hit 1 million rides on the afternoon of Saturday, July 13 marking a significant milestone for the ever-expanding system.
/CDD/News/2013/07/hubwayreaches1millionrides
Western Avenue
Learn more about the Western Avenue Reconstruction Project.
/CDD/Transportation/projects/completedprojects/westernavenue
Central Square Summer Discussions
Join a series of neighborhood open houses and on-site discussions about the future of Central Square, as part of the Kendall Square Central Square (K2C2) Planning Study
/CDD/News/2012/07/centralsquaresummerdiscussions
Coolidge Place Land Disposition
Cambridge is undertaking a process to consider disposition of public land on Coolidge Place, in Central Square near Massachusetts Avenue and Douglass Street.
/CDD/Projects/Planning/coolidgepllanddisposition
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
STAR Communities
STAR Communities assesses communities on their programs, policies and accomplishments that promote environmental, social and economic sustainability. Cambridge achieved the highest rating in the country from STAR Communities for its leadership in sustainability.
/CDD/starcommunities
Homebuyer Education
The City of Cambridge offers homebuyer education and counseling for all.
/CDD/housing/forhomebuyers/education
Watertown-Cambridge Greenway
A multi-use path that follows a former railroad right-of-way from Fresh Pond in Cambridge and to Arlington Street in Watertown.
/CDD/Transportation/projects/completedprojects/watertowncambridgegreenway
Affordable Mortgage Products
Information about affordable mortgage products available qualified buyers.
/CDD/housing/forhomebuyers/mortgageproducts
Shop Cambridge
This holiday season, the City is partnering with local businesses and business associations to encourage residents and visitors to shop local. Celebrate small businesses and shop in Cambridge on Small Business Saturday on November 28, 2020 and all season long.
/CDD/News/2019/10/smallbusinesssaturday
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
Message from the City Manager regarding the death of Brian Murphy
Our community is deeply saddened by the death of Brian Murphy, Assistant City Manager for Community Development. Brian was a dedicated husband and father, and a close personal friend to so many of us in this City.
We mourn the sudden loss of our colleague. Our community will in time come together to celebrate his life and the incredible contributions he made to our City and the Commonwealth.
Our focus at this moment is to support his loved ones and to respect his family as they grieve.
/CDD/News/2015/02/messagefromthecitymanager
PARKing Day 2018
PARK(ing) Day is an annual City of Cambridge event when parking spots are turned into creative, engaging spaces for the day. This year, the event takes place on Friday, September 21.
/CDD/Calendar/2018/09/21/parkingday2018
Traffic Calming Program
The goal of traffic calming projects is to improve the quality of life in neighborhoods and allow cars to peacefully coexist with other modes of transportation.
/CDD/Transportation/programs/trafficcalmingprogram
Neighborhood Demographics
Docmuents with demographic data covering the thirteen neighborhoods of Cambridge.
/CDD/factsandmaps/populationdata/neighborhoodemographics
Planning Board Advisory Consultation
Information about projects subject to the Planning Board Advisory Consultation provisions of the zoning ordinance
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/developmentreview/pbadvisoryconsultation
2012 Planning Board
Planning Board Agendas, Transcripts and Hearing Notices from 2012
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/planningboard/planningboardmeetings/2012pb
Letters of Commitment
Some sections of the Zoning Ordinance refer to Letters of Commitment describing agreements between the City of Cambridge and a property owner or developer related to a particular zoning change.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/Zoning/commitmentletters
Urban Agriculture Task Force
The Urban Agriculture Task Force is developing an ordinance that includes 1) zoning to explicitly allow agricultural activities, and, 2) regulations to support and limit activities.
/CDD/Projects/Planning/urbanagriculturetaskforce
Harvard Square Design Project
Harvard Square street and sidewalk reconstruction project to promote bicycle and walking. Also includes recommendation to build multi-use path at Flagstaff Park.
/CDD/Transportation/projects/completedprojects/harvardsquare
Capital Network Workshop Series
Calling in all Cambridge entrepreneurs! Enroll today in a free workshop series facilitated by The Capital Network. The workshops will focus on business planning, financials, and storytelling.
/CDD/News/2023/3/thecapitalnetworkbusinessworkshopseries
Eversource Main Streets Returns to Cambridge
From August 8-12, Eversource-approved contractor AECOM will visit Cambridge businesses sharing opportunities for energy efficiency upgrades.
/CDD/News/2022/7/eversourcemainstreetsreturnstocambridge
By Car
Learn more about getting around Cambridge by car.
/CDD/Transportation/gettingaroundcambridge/bycar
Wellington-Harrington Action Plan
A project page for the Wellington-Harrington Action Plan. Part of the Neighborhood Planning Initiative.
/CDD/planud/NPI/wellingtonharringtonactionplan
Special Permits
Information about the Planning Board Special Permit Process and downloadable copy of the application form. Also links to active and completed special permit documents.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/developmentreview/specialpermits
Central Square
Information about the Central Square Commercial District. It includes market profile, business association and study documents about the Square.
/CDD/economicopportunityanddevelopment/aboutcambridge/centralsq
City of Cambridge Operations To Go Green
Thanks to an innovative partnership among multiple local institutions and a new wind power project in North Dakota, all of the electricity used by Cambridge city buildings, schools and operations will be 100% carbon neutral starting in 2026.
/CDD/News/2024/11/cityofcambridgeoperationstogogreen
Park Projects
Park projects and planning efforts currently underway or recently completed.
/CDD/parks/parksprojects
May Bicycle Events
The City of Cambridge is proud to offer bicycle education workshops throughout the year, free to those who work or live in Cambridge.
/CDD/News/2015/04/maybicycleevents
Design Guidelines and Area Plans
The Zoning Ordinance refers to urban design plans and guidelines that apply to certain parts of the city or to certain categories of development.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/Zoning/designguidelines
Shop Cambridge this Holiday Season
This holiday season, the City is partnering with local businesses and business associations to encourage residents and visitors to shop local!
/CDD/News/2023/11/shopcambridgethisholidayseason
2016 Planning Board
Planning Board Agendas, Transcripts and Hearing Notices from 2016.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/planningboard/planningboardmeetings/2016pb
Elevator Projects
Learn about MBTA elevator projects in Cambridge.
/CDD/Transportation/regionalplanning/masstransit/elevatorprojects
Directions
Directions to Community Development Department offices
/CDD/Directions
Past Zoning Amendments Not Adopted
Proposed Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance that were not adopted, either due to being placed on file because the time period for consideration had expired, or due to failure to receive the necessary votes on consideration by the City Council.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/Zoning/Amendments/pastzoningamendmentsnotadopted
On-Bike Training
Learn the basics of riding around Cambridge in this interactive training for people who know how to ride, but are nervous to ride on-street!
/CDD/Calendar/2014/11/08/onbiketraining
October is National Women's Business Month
The City is celebrating National Women's Business Month this October to recognize the importance of women-owned businesses and to highlight the women entrepreneurs in the local Cambridge economy.
/CDD/News/2022/9/octoberisnationalwomensbusinessmonth
Belmont - Cambridge - Somerville Path
Learn more about MassDOT's community path project that connects Belmont, Cambridge, and Somerville.
/CDD/Transportation/projects/completedprojects/belmontcambridgesomervillepath
2017 Planning Board
Planning Board Agendas, Transcripts and Hearing Notices from 2017.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/planningboard/planningboardmeetings/2017pb
2006 - 2008 Planning Board
Planning Board Agendas and Hearing Notices from July 2006 through December 2008
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/planningboard/planningboardmeetings/20068pb
Employee Commute Information
Are you a Cambridge business owner who has limited parking? Do you want to make it easy for employees and patrons to leave their cars at home?
/CDD/Transportation/gettingaroundcambridge/commuteinfo
Cambridge Zones for Multifamily Housing Citywide
On February 10, 2025, the Cambridge City Council voted to adopt zoning amendments that allow multifamily housing in all Cambridge neighborhoods.
/CDD/News/2025/2/zoningformultifamilyhousingcitywide
PARKing Day 2016
PARK(ing) Day is a annual open-source global event where citizens, artists and activists collaborate to temporarily transform metered parking spaces into “PARK(ing)” spaces: temporary public places.
/CDD/News/2016/3/parkingday
Womens Business Month
The City of Cambridge will celebrate National Women's Business Month during October to recognize the importance of women-owned businesses and highlight the women entrepreneurs who contribute so much to the local Cambridge economy.
/CDD/News/2024/9/womensbusinessmonth
Transit in Cambridge
Learn more about how Cambridge participates in transit planning and the MBTA.
/CDD/Transportation/regionalplanning/masstransit
Separated Bicycle Facilities
The term “separated bicycle facility” is generally used to refer to bicycle facilities that follow street alignments but where there is a physical separation between the bicycle travel area and the motor vehicle travel area, often through barriers or grade separation. They are located between the street and the sidewalk, or between the parking lane and the sidewalk and may be referred to as buffered bike lanes, raised bike lanes, cycle tracks, or one-way bike paths.
/CDD/Transportation/gettingaroundcambridge/bikesincambridge/bicycling/cycletracks
Switching your energy supply
It is possible to choose a competitive electricity supplier to deliver your electricity, but the terms and conditions of cancellation depend on the contract you sign with the competitive supplier.
/CDD/climateandenergy/energyefficiencyandrenewableenergy/switchingtocompetitivesupplyandgr...
PARKing Day
36 spots will be taken over and turned into mini-parks ALL day long in #CambMA
/CDD/Calendar/2013/09/20/parkingday
Science in the City
Join the City of Cambridge as we take over City Hall to celebrate the Cambridge Science Festival!
/CDD/Calendar/2018/04/20/scienceinthecity
Bluebikes Bike Share
The City jointly owns the Bluebikes bike share system with Boston, Brookline, Everett, and Somerville. New communities include Arlington, Chelsea, Newton, Revere and Watertown.
/CDD/Transportation/gettingaroundcambridge/bikesincambridge/bikeshare
Pedestrian Plan
Reviews elements of the Cambridge Pedestrian Plan
/CDD/Transportation/programs/currentprograms/pedestrianplan
Logan Noise Study
The City of Cambridge is a member of Logan Noise Study Advisory Committee.
/CDD/Transportation/regionalplanning/logannoisestudy
2015 Planning Board
Planning Board Agendas, Transcripts and Hearing Notices from 2015.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/planningboard/planningboardmeetings/2015pb
Adopted Zoning Amendments
Listing of adopted amendments to the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance.
/CDD/zoninganddevelopment/Zoning/Amendments/adoptedzoningamendments
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...
Other Housing Providers
Contact information for other housing providers in Cambridge.
/CDD/housing/resourcesandadditionalinformation/otherproviders
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