The fight isn't over
The Council has asked city staff for options to change the Multifamily Housing Ordinance, but nothing has changed yet. Staff expect to bring options back in mid-November. Emails now, and people in the room at the hearings, decide what gets drafted.
1Email the Council
Edit the letter below. A personalized line about why you live here, or want to, matters most.
If nothing opens, copy the letter and send it to council@cambridgema.gov.
2Sign the petition
We'll deliver your name to the City Council in support of multifamily housing, but your presence will have the most impact. Pledge to speak at public comment and we'll tell you when and where. Read the full petition.
Upcoming events
Where to show up. Add them to your calendar so you don't miss one.
What happens next
- Mid-November
- City staff present options to the Council. This is the next step.
- Mid- to Late-November
- The Council decides whether to draft zoning language.
- Planning Board and Ordinance Committee Meetings
- Public hearings where we need public comment to counter housing opponents.
- Votes
- If the Ordinance Committee approves any amendments, City Council has to vote twice before any zoning change takes effect.
3Tell us your story
Why do you want to live in Cambridge? We may share your answer on this site.