South of Porter Square Focus Area - Round 3
Phase 1 (South of Porter) Round 3 meetings for the Mass Ave Planning Study will continue our focus on the area South of Porter Square. In the third round of meetings for this phase the planning team will report back to the working group on public input from our draft goals and ideas (Round 2), and present 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 will present long and short-term recommendations for the South of Porter Square focus area. Ideas and conversation will include:
- Encouraging housing development,
- Implementing zoning changes,
- Creating inviting public spaces,
- Providing neighborhood amenities,
- Supporting small businesses, and
- Making a more accessible Mass Ave.
Can’t make the meeting? Provide your input on our online crowdsource map, give online feedback on draft ideas, or visit our website for more ways to get involved!
Location: Online (Zoom)
When: Jul 25, 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Please register in advance for this meeting:
https://cambridgema.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsfuyvrzosEtSBC9bOhY1c4GPk_U_TOEfN
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Working Group June 27, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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.
This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. Please register in advance for this meeting: https://cambridgema.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IyZNxYQJTh6Mc02FMRVWvQ
South of Porter Square Focus Area - Round 2
Community Meeting May 29 (recap), 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
We had an incredible turnout at our last community meeting focused on the area South of Porter Square. THANK YOU to everyone that came out. The setting and weather couldn't have been better! For those that couldn't make it, we are providing an online way to engage and provide input.
Please click here to review the presentation boards and the associated prompts where you can add your input.
Working Group April 24 (recap), 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
In our April MAPS Working Group meeting we walked Mass Ave between Cambridge Common and Roseland Street, discussed the existing conditions of this area and what the future scale, density, public space and character of the area could be like. We also had discussions on how it ties to the feedback we heard in our March Community Meeting. Please see the link in the Meeting Materials section to view the brief presentation.
