Cambridge is considering a citywide affordable housing zoning overlay. You can check out the link here. It looks like building heights and density could increase citywide. Please consider coming to the meetings and ask questions (see schedule below).
The goal is to enable 100%–affordable housing development to better compete with market–rate development. This will allow an an as-of-right* permitting option for projects that are 100%-affordable.
* As-of-Right Development: Complies with all applicable zoning regulations and does not require any discretionary action by the Planning Board or Board of Zoning Appeals.
The City is hosting several meetings on the 100%-Affordable Housing Zoning Overlay proposal. Staff from the Community Development Department will be available at these sessions to answer questions and discuss the proposal.
- Monday, July 22nd, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Cambridge Community Center, 5 Callender St. - Wednesday, July 24th, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Trolley Square Community Room, 2401 Massachusetts Ave. - Monday, August 5th, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Cambridge Public Library Main Branch, Community Room, 449 Broadway - Saturday, September 7th, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Windsor Street Care Center Gym, 119 Windsor St.
