Take Action – Sign the Petition!
Help shape the future of Cambridge housing policy. By signing the petition, you’ll support thoughtful amendments to the Multifamily Housing Ordinance that promote affordability while protecting neighborhoods, infrastructure, and environmental resources. Every signature demonstrates that residents want housing policies grounded in evidence, balanced planning, and long-term community interests. Click here to sign the petition!
Studies and Essays
Explore our collection of in-depth reports, essays, and studies analyzing Cambridge’s urban planning, housing, and climate challenges. From evaluating the Multi-Family Housing Ordinance (MFHO) and unpacking local zoning fundamentals to examining real estate market dynamics and climate risk management, these documents offer practical solutions. Access the full resources to discover how proactive, community-led planning can foster sustainable, resilient growth for local neighborhoods. Click here.
Flyers
For your neighbors and for events! Post them publicly! We’re offering are two different ones; use whichever you think would be best for any specific event, or use them both
Flyer #1 “Cambridge Deserves Better” – click here
Flyer #2 “Smart Growth for a Resilient Cambridge” – click here
Flyer #3 “16 Field Street” – click here
Cambridge Citywide Coalition www.cambridgecitywide.org
The Cambridge Citywide Coalition (CCC) is a non-profit civic organization of residents from every Cambridge neighborhood working together to advance thoughtful planning, responsible governance, environmental stewardship, and vibrant communities.
What’s in demolition debris
Learn about the hazards in demolition debris. Click here.
What to do if you suspect careless demolition procedures?
A list of local and state agencies that will respond to reports of demolition hazards. Click here.
Help Gather Petition Signatures
Point people to the petition page and/or download a paper signature form
Social Media
Share posts on Facebook, Tiktok, and Instagram urging people to sign the petition.
Contact the City Council
Tell your city councillors to support amendments that would create a better zoning policy. Click here for their email addresses and phone numbers.
Interactive Map
An interactive map helps residents understand where development is occurring and how projects are distributed throughout Cambridge. You can now sign up for weekly emails that show you which projects have been newly added but also changed status, e.g. permits have been approved or construction has started.
Cambridge Permit Finder
At the City’s permit finder, you can verify that a developer has the proper permits. If not, contact Cambridge Inspectional Services Department (ISD) 617-349-6100
Development Tracker
Click here to access the Development Tracker
The Development Tracker provides a comprehensive, data-driven record of projects proposed and built under the Multifamily Housing Ordinance. The interactive map allows residents to see where redevelopment is occurring and how neighborhoods are changing over time. By bringing this information together in one place, the Tracker makes it easier to understand the cumulative effects of zoning changes across the city.