Community Development Department

Hours of operation

Monday: 8:30 am-8:00 pm

Tuesday: 8:30 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday: 8:30 am-5:00 pm

Thursday: 8:30 am-5:00 pm

Friday: 8:30 am-12:00 pm

Contact

CDD Main Line
CDDat344@cambridgema.gov
617-349-4600

Location

City Hall Annex

344 Broadway, 2nd Floor
Cambridge, MA 02139
Maraykanka

Mid Cambridge

Additional information

Our mission is to enhance the character and diversity of the city's neighborhoods and support sustainable economic growth that expands opportunities for residents, enables a high quality of life within the community, and contributes to a healthy environment.

Current programs

Second Grade Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Unit

Safe Routes to School and Community Development Department

The Safe Routes to School program offers a Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety Unit to all 2nd grade students in Cambridge Public Schools.

Sixth Grade Advanced On-Bike Training

Safe Routes to School and Community Development Department

The Safe Routes to School program utilizes a city-owned fleet of child specific bikes to offer on-bike training to all 6th grade students in Cambridge Public Schools.

Cambridge Residential Energy-Savings Program - for renters, landlords and homeowners!

All in Energy and Community Development Department

We've partnered with the City of Cambridge to connect you to state and utility incentive programs, starting with a no-cost home energy assessment!

SNAP Match Program

Community Development Department, Cambridge Public Health Department, Food For Free, Mass Farmers Markets, and Cambridge Community Foundation

Riverside The Port Agassiz

If you are eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, the SNAP Match program will double the value of your SNAP purchases at three Cambridge farmers markets.

Cambridge Housing Stabilization Program: City of Cambridge

City of Cambridge, DHSP Multi-Service Center (MSC), and Community Development Department

We help eligible people whose rent, condominium fees, or cooperative carrying charges exceed 35% of their income. We provide a subsidy for the amount housing costs exceeding 35% of their income.

Show past programs.:

CANCELLED: Fair and Affordable Housing Open House

Community Development Department and Cambridge Human Rights Commission (CHRC)

Mid Cambridge

Attend the Fair and Affordable Housing Open House event on Saturday, April 25, 2020 to learn about services and programs available in Cambridge that address a range of housing needs.

Upcoming events

Cambridge Affordable Housing Information Sessions

Community Development Department

Tuesday, January 19 6pm – 8pm

Also: Wednesday, February 3 12pm – 2pm and Thursday, February 18 6pm – 8pm

Join a virtual info session to learn about the City's Affordable Rental and Home Ownership Programs

Show past events.:

Affordable Housing Information Session in Cambridge (Central Square Library)

Community Development Department

Cambridgeport

You are invited to learn about the City's Affordable Rental and Home Ownership Programs at an information session presented by the Housing Division of the Community Development Department.

CANCELLED: Cambridge Affordable Housing Information Session (Valente Library) CANCELLED

Community Development Department

Wellington Harrington

Join us in an upcoming housing information session to learn about the City of Cambridge's Affordable Rental and First-Time Homeownership programs.

Affordable Housing Information Sessions

Community Development Department

Mid Cambridge

You are invited to learn about the City's Affordable Rental and Home Ownership Programs at an information session presented by the Housing Division of the Community Development Department.

Cambridge Affordable Housing Information Session

Community Development Department

Cambridge Highlands and North Cambridge

Join us in an upcoming housing information session to learn about the City of Cambridge's Affordable Rental and First-Time Homeownership programs.

Cambridge Affordable Housing Information Sessions (Margaret Fuller)

Community Development Department

The Port

Learn how to apply for the City of Cambridge's Rental and Homeownership Programs.

Affordable Housing Information Sessions

Community Development Department

Mid Cambridge

You are invited to learn about the City's Affordable Rental and Home Ownership Programs at an information session presented by the Housing Division of the Community Development Department.

Cambridge Affordable Housing Information Session

Community Development Department

Riverside

Join us in an upcoming housing information session to learn about the City of Cambridge's Affordable Rental and First-Time Homeownership programs.

PARK(ing) Day 2019

Community Development Department

Mid Cambridge, Neighborhood 9, and The Port

PARK(ing) Day 2019 will bring together over 85 community groups, non profit organizations, businesses, artists, and City of Cambridge programs to celebrate community and all things Cambridge.

CANCELLED: Cambridge Affordable Housing Information Sessions (City Hall Annex)

Community Development Department

Mid Cambridge

Learn about the eligibility requirements and application process for the City of Cambridge's Rental and Homeownership Programs

Cambridge Fair Housing Listening Session

Community Development Department

Mid Cambridge

The City of Cambridge invites you to share your experiences with fair housing in Cambridge.

Charles River Farmers Market at the Morse School

Community Development Department and Charles River Farmers Market Association

Cambridgeport

Come get some fresh produce at the weekly Cambridgeport Farmers Market.

Cambridge Affordable Housing Information Sessions

Community Development Department

Tuesday, January 19 6pm – 8pm

Also: Wednesday, February 3 12pm – 2pm and Thursday, February 18 6pm – 8pm

Join a virtual info session to learn about the City's Affordable Rental and Home Ownership Programs

Affiliated organizations

Safe Routes to School

The goal of the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program is to increase the number of students who get to and from school by walking or biking.