Neighborhood Nine Action Plan

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What Does an Action Plan Mean for Neighborhood Nine?

It has been 12 years since the last neighborhood plan was done for Neighborhood Nine. A lot has changed since then! The Neighborhood Nine Action Plan is all about hearing from you - what you value most about your neighborhood and what ideas you have to make it better. Throughout 2023 there will be many opportunities to share your thoughts with City staff and your neighbors. Sign up for the Neighborhood Nine e-mail list below or keep an eye on this web page for more information on ways to be involved! 

Sign up for the Neighborhood Nine email list here!Connect with your neighborhood planner at City Hall! Daniel Wolf at dwolf@cambridgema.gov or 617-349-4618.

Latest Updates

What Do You Think of the Draft Plan?

Throughout 2023 we worked with the community to craft a list of 27 actions that help improve day-to-day life in Neighborhood Nine. The actions in this draft final plan address community priorities such as parks and open space, mobility, and local businesses.

Please review the plan and let us know what you think is missing, or what parts you think are important.

Share Your Ideas With Us Online!  

Office Hours

Sign up for virtual office hours to chat one-on-one with your neighborhood planner, Daniel Wolf. 

Engagement updates & Meeting Materials

Online Idea Map (April - July 2023)

280+ ideas collected 

Pop Ups in Cambridge Common, Danehy Park, and Raymond Park (April - May 2023)

Focus Groups (May 2023)

Three focus groups with people from Chinese-speaking, Arabic-speaking, Amharic-speaking, Bangla-speaking, Spanish-speaking, and American-born Black communities. Groups were a collaboration with the Community Development Department's Community Engagement Team (CET@CDD).

First Community Meeting (June 15, 2023)

First Community Meeting Presentation Slides (PDF)
First Community Meeting Video recording - Passcode: NPI_N9_M1

Neighborhood Goals Survey (July - September 2023)

336 responses 

Second Community Meeting (September 19, 2023)

Community Meeting Presentation Slides (PDF)
Community Meeting Video Recording - Passcode: NPI_N9_M2

What Other Neighborhoods Are Doing Action Plans in 2023?

A simple map of Cambridge, highlighting the Mid-Cambridge neighborhood.A simple map of Cambridge, highlighting the Wellington-Harrington neighborhood.

The City is working on action plans for three neighborhoods every year. If your neighborhood isn't currently active, it will be soon! Visit the Neighborhood Planning Initiative webpage to learn more about the process, timeline, and ways to engage. 

Where Can I Learn More About My Neighborhood?

A screenshot of the Neighborhood Nine webpage. Click to visit the page. 

Neighborhood Nine
Neighborhood Page

 Neighborhood Nine statistical profile. Click to view. 

Neighborhood Snapshots

 

 Cover page of the 2009 Neighborhood Nine neighborhood study update. Click to view the full report.

2009 Neighborhood Nine
Neighborhood Study Update

 Neighborhood Nine statistical profile. Click to view. 

Neighborhood Nine
Statistical Profile

For More Information

For more information contact Neighborhood Planner Daniel Wolf at dwolf@cambridgema.gov or 617-349-4618.