development Archives - Page 7 of 12 - Cambridge

Birch Street project is coming back for design issues, but not about traffic and parking concerns

by Marc Levy July 22, 2026

A six-story building with 85 apartments got generally positive reviews from Planning Board members, while residents were focused on cars, parking and traffic.

DID YOU KNOW

Corcoran Park plans take into account floods and sinkholes from 10,000-year-old Great Marsh

by Jen Craft for History Cambridge July 20, 2026

The decision to build housing on such low-lying land has left the city with no choice but to remedy the situation, now on a second attempt.

NEWS

Cambridge meetings, July 20-27: The council convenes a special meeting demanded after July 4 death

by Marc Levy July 19, 2026

Take part in meetings on affordable housing zoning ideas, a project of six stories with 85 homes near Fresh Pond and an update on violence prevention.

NEWS

Somerville meetings, July 20-27: Debate about body-worn police cameras nears a decision point

by Marc Levy July 19, 2026

Take part in meetings on demolitions toward development, swapping in a cannabis seller and the purchase and other costs of body-worn cameras on police.

OPINION

Empty and underused, 90 Washington St. drains Somerville’s lifeblood

by Nicholas Marchuk July 19, 2026

I am honestly open to anything for the 4-acre parcel at 90 Washington St. – the city could build a zoo if it thought it would make the money back.

DEVELOPMENT

Project replacing Winter Hill Star Market survived decades of development, and its 319 homes are due next year

by Marc Levy July 16, 2026

A project in Somerville survived a series of challenges over the years that included federal policy shifts that threatened financing, tariffs and rising construction costs.

BUSINESS

Until construction in 2028, Just A Start plans to run a commercial parking lot in Porter Square

by Marc Levy July 14, 2026

A builder of all-affordable homes says running a parking lot can help cover costs as it prepares to bring 100 apartments to the neighborhood.

DEVELOPMENT

Despite misgivings, Somerville decides to start a development process at 90 Washington St. site

by Marc Levy July 13, 2026

A development process for homes, retail and other uses can move ahead at 90 Washington St. in Somerville’s Inner Belt, the 4-acre parcel that was once the Cobble Hill mall.

NEWS

Cambridge meetings, July 13-20: Potential upset for Affordable Housing Overlay zoning

by Marc Levy July 12, 2026

Take part in meetings and gatherings on progress in Carl Barron Plaza, possible changes for Affordable Housing Overlay zoning and more.

NEWS

Somerville meetings, July 13-20: After nearly two decades, a big step at the Star Market site

by Marc Levy July 12, 2026

Take part in meetings on the development of the 90 Washington site, apartments in Porter Square and breaking ground at the old Star Market.