development Archives - Page 3 of 5 - Cambridge

Call it improvements, call it planning, delaying a development is a way to make it not happen

by Nicholas Marchuk April 26, 2026

It’s doubtful any more meetings, planning, input, commentary, essays or shouting will facilitate a better decision about the Copper Mill project.

NEWS

A neighborhood group is forming to fill a gap in North Cambridge

by Marc Levy April 19, 2026

Former city councillor Paul Toner joins a wave of organizing in West Cambridge, Neighborhood 9, Somerville’s Davis Square and by businesses around Porter Square.

OPINION

Counter intuitive

by Marc Levy April 19, 2026

There’s a special kind of pain in seeing projects go up thoughtlessly with flaws that will confront people for years or decades.

NEWS

Somerville meetings, April 20-27: Police cameras and staying out late for World Cup games

by Marc Levy April 19, 2026

Take part in meetings on water, sewage and cop cameras; plans for a month of World Cup; and remaking 90 Washington St.

DEVELOPMENT

Cambridge Redevelopment Authority makes real estate moves in North and East Cambridge

by Marc Levy April 17, 2026

The most prominent builder in North Cambridge may now be the quasi-governmental agency the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority. Its board voted Thursday to put up six stories of mixed-income housing at...

DEVELOPMENT

Somervillians can see proposals for 90 Washington St. on Friday and give opinions on them April 22

by Marc Levy April 13, 2026

Redevelopment plans for a 4-acre Cobble Hill site owned by the city will be viewed and talked about at meeting held online April 22.

NEWS

Demolition detours end Friday so traffic can return to normal around the site of former Riverview condos

by Marc Levy April 13, 2026

With teardown complete at 221 Mount Auburn St., Cambridge is about to reopen the surrounding Sparks and Mount Auburn streets after 272 days.

NEWS

Cambridge meetings, April 13-20: Another zigzag on Garden Street and multi-income housing

by Marc Levy April 12, 2026

Take part in meetings on a massive energy project, social housing, traffic changes (or not) on Garden Street and Gold Star Mothers park.

NEWS

Somerville meetings, April 13-20: Displacement and affordability, a change of use in Union Square

by Marc Levy April 12, 2026

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.

DEVELOPMENT

Approval to tear down an Ellery Street home followed the process correctly, commissioners say

by Marc Levy April 10, 2026

An early 1900s home assessed as being in “excellent condition” continues on a path to demolition after a neighbors’ appeal was rejected.