Upcoming Meetings: North Mass Ave + Porter Square
Community Meeting September 26, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
We will be hosting a community meeting for the Mass Ave Planning Study (MAPS) on September 26, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. This will be our first of three meetings focusing on North Mass Ave, including Porter Square. In our last phase of work for Mass Ave we focused on the area South of Porter Square. During these meetings, our team developed a collective vision and set of draft recommendations for South of Porter Square. Now we will be meeting to discuss initial analysis and findings of North Mass Ave and define our vision and goals for this study area. In the meeting we will:
- Work together to understand the needs and aspirations for North Mass Ave, including Porter Square.
- Outline the next phases of the planning study this fall, including the zoning process.
This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. Please register in advance:https://cambridgema.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkduCgqT8vE9Tpq-K3vV0oYFTF426OhTD1
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining the online meeting
Recap: South of Porter Square Focus Area - Round 3
Phase 1 (South of Porter) Round 3 meetings for the Mass Ave Planning Study continued our focus on the area South of Porter Square. In the third round of meetings for this phase the planning team reported back to the working group on public input from our draft goals and ideas (Round 2), and presented recommendations for the study area on our four themes, which include Neighborhood & Destination, Easier to Get Around, More Inviting and More Housing Options. Details on these themes can be found in our meeting materials, or you may use our online engagement tool, as well.
Community Meeting July 25, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
The planning team presented long and short-term recommendations for the South of Porter Square focus area. Ideas and conversation included:
- Encouraging housing development,
- Implementing zoning changes,
- Creating inviting public spaces,
- Providing neighborhood amenities,
- Supporting small businesses, and
- Making a more accessible Mass Ave.
If you did not make the meeting, you can provide online feedback on draft ideas. Click here to access a feedback form. A link to the final presentation is at the top of the form, or visit our website for more ways to get involved!
Working Group June 27, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
The Mass Ave Planning Study Working Group met to discuss community feedback from Round 2 and provide input on the draft recommendations for South of Porter Square study area. Additionally, there was a conversation with development experts on development feasibility currently and the in the future on Mass Ave.
