Cambridge Arts Council’s Art Loan program has enabled local artists to place their work in participating businesses throughout Cambridge. A mutually beneficial relationship is formed by connecting local businesses with artwork that has roots in Cambridge.
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Category: Community Development
Paint-a-Plow Program Launches this Snow Season
When the snowflakes are flying and Cambridge’s iconic plow trucks take to the streets, one will stand out amongst the rest: the Helping Hands Plow, decorated with colorful handprints from kids around the city.
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Cambridge Makes Big Strides in Curbside Composting
Around Six months ago, the City expanded its Curbside Compost Program to more than 25,000 households. This expansion has already had a great impact and will only continue to grow in strength as time goes on.
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New Street Trees Stickers
Over the next few weeks, forestry crews will begin planting new street trees in designated areas around the City. Ahead of this work, stickers were placed on the sidewalk indicating new locations that would be suitable for a tree.
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Cambridge’s Small Business Challenge Program Keeps Growing
The Small Business Challenge (SBC) program has opened up opportunities for Cambridge businesses to expand their network and impact the community in a positive way.
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Three New City Parks will Provide a Range of Opportunities
This year, construction will begin on three new city parks in East Cambridge. Following a collaborative process between City staff, community members, and other stakeholders, over four new acres of new public open space will soon be available for residents, families, employees, and visitors to enjoy. Continue reading Three New City Parks will Provide a Range of Opportunities
CRLS Students Work to Solve Local Challenges that have Global Implications
Each year, Cambridge Rindge and Latin School students are asked to solve a challenge locally in Cambridge that has global implications. Jennifer Lawrence, from the Community Development Department, shares her insights into an innovate program called the Glocal Challange. Continue reading CRLS Students Work to Solve Local Challenges that have Global Implications
Tell Us What You Think about Envision Cambridge’s Draft Goals
Envision Cambridge has launched a new engagement tool to collect public feedback on draft goals related to:
- Housing
- Economy
- Mobility
- Climate & Environment
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