Harvard Square Advisory Committee Call for Members

Cambridge City Manager Louis A. DePasquale is seeking volunteers to serve on the Harvard Square Advisory Committee.

The Harvard Square Advisory Committee reviews and comments on land use and development proposals in the Harvard Square Overlay District per the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance (Section 20.54). The committee conducts Large Project Review consultations and comments on applications for variances and special permits from the Planning Board and Board of Zoning Appeal (BZA), as well as other proposals. The Committee meets approximately monthly or on an as-needed basis.

• Members meeting the following qualifications are sought for this committee:
• Architects, attorneys who specialize in zoning, urban planners, architectural historians, or landscape architects;
• Operators of local or independent businesses within the Harvard Square Overlay District;
• Owners of commercial property within the Harvard Square Overlay District;
• Residents living within a half-mile of the Harvard Square Overlay District;
• Members representing the Harvard Square Neighborhood Association or a neighborhood group representing Harvard Square, institutions owning institutional property in the Harvard Square Overlay District, and the Cambridge Historical Commission.

The City of Cambridge welcomes applicants with a diversity of experiences and perspectives, and values those with a desire to positively shape the future of Harvard Square.

The deadline for submitting applications is Friday, March 5, 2021. Applications can be submitted to City Manager Louis A. DePasquale using the City’s online application system at cambridgema.gov/apply. Please include a letter explaining why you are interested and a resume or other description of how you meet one or more of the qualifications above. Paper applications are available through the City Manager’s Office by appointment only. Please contact the office at 617-349-4300 or Citymanager@cambridgema.gov.

Serving on a board or commission can be a rewarding experience and an excellent way to contribute to the quality of life of the community in which you live or work.

For more information, contact Sarah Scott at sascott@cambridgema.gov or visit the Harvard Square Advisory Committee webpage.