Cambridge Legalized Multifamily Housing Citywide. Just as Remarkable: How They Got There
Just as significant as the ordinance itself: It was adopted by an almost unprecedented 8-1 City Council vote. Achieving that consensus took time.
Inside Cambridge’s Multifamily Ordinance
The city’s upzoning is expected to unlock new opportunities for housing production, and sets a strong precedent for other communities to follow. Here’s what other towns and cities need to know.
Cambridge Upzoning Could Unlock 3.6K New Homes
Cambridge officials gave final approval to expansion of multifamily housing under a zoning change that enables the construction of 4- to 6-story buildings across the city.
Cambridge Councilors Back End of Single-Family Zoning, Eye 5K New Homes
Cambridge’s potential elimination of single-family zoning attracted criticism from affordable housing advocates and preservationists alike before a city council subcommittee backed the landmark reform.
