The Community Development Department (CDD) is the planning agency for the City of Cambridge. CDD includes five programmatic divisions - Community Planning, Economic Development, Environmental and Transportation Planning, Housing, and Zoning and Development - that work to enhance the character and diversity of the city's neighborhoods, preserve and create affordable housing, promote accessible and sustainable mobility, build environmental resilience, and foster economic vitality.
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Please beware of scam emails. The City of Cambridge has learned of a new email scam. These emails claim to be from City staff such as Melissa Peters (Assistant City Manager for Community Development), Jeff Roberts (Director of Zoning and Development), and/or the Planning Board, and request wire transfer payments related to permits. The City of Cambridge does not request payment by wire transfer. If you get a message that seems like it is from the City asking for a payment, please contact our Zoning team before following any instructions at cddzoning@cambridgema.gov or 617-349-4600.
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Join neighbors and City staff Wednesday, September 16th from 4 PM – 7 PM at Hoyt Field for a Park Party and Project Open House!
The City of Cambridge is seeking members to serve on the Planning Board. All Cambridge residents are invited to apply.
Governor Maura Healey this week announced $278 million in state and federal financing and tax credits to support housing development across Massachusetts. Of the 29 projects awarded statewide, two 100% affordable developments in the City of Cambridge
A Draft version of the City's FY26 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) is available for review and comment.
Cambridge has expanded and restructured its Housing Department into five divisions across Housing Planning and Development, Affordable Housing Programs, and the new Housing Services division.
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