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The Multifamily Housing Ordinance (MFHO) should be amended—not because Cambridge should stop building housing, but because we need better housing policy. Click here to sign the petition! By signing, you’re supporting: We support building more housing, including affordable housing, but it should strengthen Cambridge rather than undermine its neighborhoods. Sign…
Reporting Demolition/Construction Hazards
Also see What’s in Demolition Debris What to do when you suspect that potentially hazardous activity is at a construction site or materials aren’t being handled properly. 1. Local Immediate Response: Cambridge Public Health For the fastest local intervention, call the Cambridge Public Health Department. Their Environmental Health division directly…
What’s in Demolition Debris
Also see Reporting Demolition Hazards 1. The “Legacy” Toxins (Pre-1980s Materials) Older structures frequently harbor materials that were standard industry practice for decades before being restricted or banned. 2. Heavy Metals Crushing and tearing apart building infrastructure releases heavy metals into the air or allows them to leach into surrounding…
Housing and Affordability
Housing Production Cambridge has experienced significant housing production in recent years, yet many new homes are priced beyond the reach of middle-income residents. Measuring success requires looking beyond the number of units built to examine who can actually afford them, where they are located, and how they affect existing neighborhoods….
Housing Policy and Alternatives
Middle-Income Housing Many households earn too much to qualify for subsidized housing but cannot afford market prices. Expanding housing options for middle-income residents is an important component of a balanced housing strategy. Corridor-Focused Growth Directing higher-density development toward major transportation corridors, commercial districts, and mixed-use areas can accommodate additional housing…
Environment and Climate
Tree Canopy Urban trees reduce summer temperatures, improve air quality, absorb carbon, and enhance neighborhood livability. Monitoring tree loss and replacement helps evaluate the environmental effects of redevelopment. Trees and vegetation are not just aesthetic elements. They are critical urban infrastructure that: Reduces surface temperaturesImproves pedestrian comfortLowers heat stress and…
Infrastructure, Transportation, and Parking
Water and Sewer Capacity Population growth and redevelopment increase demands on water, sewer, and stormwater systems. Infrastructure planning should consider both current capacity and future investment needs to ensure reliable public services. Schools Changes in population can influence school enrollment, classroom capacity, transportation, and educational facilities. Understanding these trends helps…
Neighborhood Impacts
Demolitions Redevelopment often begins with demolition of existing buildings. Tracking demolitions provides valuable insight into changes occurring across Cambridge and helps residents understand how housing policies affect the city’s existing housing stock and neighborhood fabric over time. Building Scale and Setbacks Building height, massing, setbacks, and lot coverage influence how…