Discussions toward addressing a housing shortage are going to be more difficult if there is misinformation being circulated
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Cambridge meetings, May 31-June 8: New homes, stopping the sewage and a gun buyback
Take part in meetings on changes that can reshape Cambridge Street, 92 homes for Rindge Avenue and ending sewage outflow into public waters.
Apartment buildings with 79 units will be transitioned to affordable housing after purchase
Spokespeople with the Cambridge Housing Authority and city said they would work with current residents to convert the homes to affordable.
Nine years later, empty Vail Court is headed again toward becoming affordable housing
The long and narrow lot seized by the city in 2016 is again due to get a developer and be shaped into homes, though no time too soon.
Social housing makes economic sense
The city has a path to sustainably offer homes for people of all income levels, on its own terms – but it must be planned properly.
Somerville meetings, April 20-27: Police cameras and staying out late for World Cup games
Take part in meetings on water, sewage and cop cameras; plans for a month of World Cup; and remaking 90 Washington St.
Cambridge meetings, April 13-20: Another zigzag on Garden Street and multi-income housing
Take part in meetings on a massive energy project, social housing, traffic changes (or not) on Garden Street and Gold Star Mothers park.
Somerville meetings, April 13-20: Displacement and affordability, a change of use in Union Square
Take part in meetings on finances for the school district, displaced people and creation of affordable homes and a wish not to build Union Square offices.
Affordable housing and space for Public Works are priorities at six Cambridge-owned properties
Affordable housing and room for a squeezed Department of Public Works was top of mind at a Monday roundtable in Cambridge.
Somerville meetings, April 6-13: Police cameras and a new two-school campus
Take part in meetings on progress toward a new school, police body camera funding and bike lanes at the Elm-Beacon Connector project.