On September 14, ABC circulated a letter making three claims about the Multi-Family Housing Ordinance in an effort to block reasonable changes that benefit all the citizens of Cambridge. 1. “Cambridge’s Multifamily Housing Ordinance is working.” ABC STATEMENT: FALSE: The letter points to a growing housing pipeline and more than…
Sign the Petition and put Cambridge residents first, not developer profits. Support meaningful amendments to the Multi-Family Housing Ordinance that promote truly affordable housing while protecting our neighborhoods, infrastructure, trees, and green space through evidence-based planning. Thousands have already signed. Add your voice – every signature matters! Contact Your City…
A collection of studies, essays, and other documents that will provide you with in-depth information on this important issue. High Waters, Higher Stakes: Why Cambridge Must Rethink Future DevelopmentDiscover why climate change and rising sea levels demand a new approach to urban growth in this compelling call for managed retreat….
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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…
Also see What’s in Demolition Debris What to do when you suspect that potentially hazardous activity is at a construction site, materials aren’t being handled properly, or other violations. Note that you can contact multiple agencies for some violations. 1. Containment and Handling of Potentially Toxic MaterialsLocal Immediate Response: Cambridge…
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…
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…