Cambridge, single-family zoning

In dramatic overhaul, Cambridge becomes one of the first cities in Mass. to eliminate single-family zoning
Cambridge will now allow buildings up to six stories to be built in neighborhoods across the city, a plan designed to help put a dent in the region's housing crisis.
Cambridge city council votes to eliminate single-family zoning, allow 4-story residential buildings
Leaders in Cambridge are ready to re-zone the city. The city council voted to eliminate all single-family zoning. The reform removes<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More
Cambridge eliminates single-family zoning in historic move
The reform, championed by Councilors Burhan Azeem and Sumbul Siddiqui, is one of the most ambitious changes to any city’s zoning in decades.
Cambridge ends single-family zoning, OKs four-story apartment buildings citywide
Cambridge has enacted one of the most aggressive pro-housing zoning measures undertaken by a U.S. city in recent years: It will now allow the construction of four-story residential buildings citywide.
In a “Landmark” Step Forward, Cambridge Ends Single-Family Zoning
The Cambridge City Council voted 8-1 to approve a proposal eliminating single family zoning city-wide in a meeting Monday night, capping off over a year of laborious dealmaking between activist residents,
Cambridge city council ends single family zoning
The Cambridge City Council Monday approved a measure that eliminates single family zoning and clears the way for increased density as the state seeks to address its housing crunch.
Cambridge Eliminates Single-Family Zoning, Allowing 6-Story Apartments Across City
The Cambridge City Council on Monday night voted 8-to-1 to allow apartment buildings of up to four stories on any lot in the city. The law would allow six-story buildings on lots of 5K SF or more if the developer reserves 20% of the units as affordable housing.
Cambridge City Council votes to adopt major rezoning plan
Councilor Burhan Azeem argues the measure was a much-needed effort to allow for the development of more multi-family housing in the city.
The YIMBY movement has a major win in Cambridge, even as many neighbors cry foul
Eliminating single-family zoning was a massive win for those who cheer: "Yes in My Backyard!" Still, skeptics abound.
Cambridge approves landmark zoning change
Cambridge has enacted its most significant zoning reform in decades, a move projected to add over 3,500 homes by 2024. The ...
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In landmark zoning reform, Cambridge votes to legalize four-story multifamily homes citywide
As expected, eight out of nine councillors supported bans on single- and two-family zones, dubbed “exclusionary zoning,” to ...
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Firefighters battle blaze in large multi-story building in Cambridge
Firefighters are battling a blaze in a large building in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on Thursday afternoon. The fire was ...