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Cambridge adopts amended Cambridge Street zoning after heated public debate
Summary
After hours of public comment and council debate, Cambridge City Council adopted an amended Cambridge Street zoning ordinance that lowers permitted heights on portions of the corridor and creates special subdistricts while keeping inclusionary housing triggers and additional ground‑floor protections.
Cambridge City Council voted Jan. 26 to adopt a revised Cambridge Street zoning ordinance after a daylong meeting that featured more than 50 public commenters and extended council debate.
The ordinance, substituted on a late city manager communication and approved 6–3 on final passage, changes allowable building heights on the Cambridge Street corridor and establishes special rules for several subdistricts. The council’s roll call recorded Yes votes from Vice Mayor Azim, Councilors McGovern, Nolan, Simmons, Councilor Sabrina Wheeler and Mayor Siddiqui; Councilors Al Zubay, O’Flaherty and Zusi voted No.
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