multifamily zoning Archives - Cambridge

Groups’ polling shows support for the multifamily zoning that faces changes in Cambridge City Council

by Marc Levy October 29, 2026

The organizations A Better Cambridge and Abundant Housing Massachusetts released results from a 442-person poll saying Cambridge’s multifamily zoning is popular.

NEWS

Cambridge meetings, Oct. 19-26: Divestment, an Amigos School move and driverless cars

by Marc Levy October 18, 2026

Take part in meetings on divestment and multifamily zoning, moving Amigos to East Cambridge, a water tank under Sherman Street and future with driverless cars.

OPINION

The apartment I grew up in wouldn’t pass Cambridge neighborhood conservation district review

by Ned Melanson October 16, 2026

The Mid-Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District should be allowed to expire – at least it should be prevented from reviewing multifamily houses and affordable units.

DEVELOPMENT

Environmental concerns are cited as Birch Street apartments win Planning Board approval

by Marc Levy October 12, 2026

An elaborate process of approvals is needed for a six-story, 84-apartment project, where developer are urged to communicate better especially around environmental issues.

NEWS

Cambridge meetings, Oct. 5-12: The assembly to settle ShotSpotter finds its 40 residents

by Marc Levy October 4, 2026

Take part in meetings on selecting residents for a “civic assembly” on ShotSpotter technology, a report on Inclusionary zoning and school district transportation.

OPINION

Fix inclusionary and multifamily zoning at the same time and get affordable homes built

September 29, 2026

The council should remember the first inclusionary ordinance at 11.5 percent was aggressive and worked. Correcting both inclusionary and MFZ makes perfect sense.

DEVELOPMENT

Harriet Jacobs House hotel plan that has support from neighbors nearly turns into their all-condo ‘nightmare’

by Marc Levy September 25, 2026

Exasperated developers at the Harriet Jacobs House in Harvard Square nearly walked away from a hotel-and-homes project that had finally won over its neighbors.

DEVELOPMENT

Cambridge grapples with two lawsuits about zoning requiring affordable homes from private developers

by Marc Levy September 21, 2026

Two lawsuits challenging inclusionary zoning are set to be discussed in a closed-door City Council session, but staff expects to keep rates as they are.

OPINION

Debate over multifamily housing zoning demands we ask what is middle class in Cambridge

by Louise Venden September 20, 2026

In considering amendments to zoning, officials should evaluate impacts on displacement and opportunities for existing middle-class residents to secure stable housing.

DEVELOPMENT

Gentle changes can fix Cambridge’s multifamily zoning and keep the construction coming, staff says

by Marc Levy September 17, 2026

Changes to multifamily zoning don’t need to stop the flow of homes being built or take away its status as the most permissive in the state, staff told city councillors.