Cambridge,MADanilo Sena, Christopher Strycharz,Philip Fraser, Manhthu Tan, Caswell Smith
Municipal
Federal / State/ Regional
Sustainable Evolution East Cambridge Riverfront - 1978Alewife Revitalization Plan - 1979Cambridgeport Revitalization Plan - 1983
Master Plan- Growth Policy of 1993
"Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs."
Transportation Policy & Planning
● Provide alternatives to vehicle trips● Reduce vehicle traffic & congestion● Improve air quality ● Reduce greenhouse gas emissions● Further the goals of the Clean Air Act
Vehicle Trip Reduction Ordinance - 1992
Parking and Transportation Demand Management Ordinance - Adopted 1998, Permanent 2006
● Regulate and control atmospheric pollution from motor vehicles. ● Reduce vehicle trips and traffic congestion● Improve access and mobility
Required Parking for New England cities per Zoning Regulations
Source: http://www.cnu.org/sites/www.cnu.org/files/mccahill_cnu16.pdf
Multimodalism:
Cambridge Master Plan:
● Provide a framework to new projects, composed of:❏ Zoning Map & Zoning Ordinance: Regulate the how site can be used, scales and
sizes of the buildings, and parking requirements. ❏ Growth Policy Document, update 2007
Zoning Map
Traffic Calming
Raised Crosswalk Curb Extension
Community Outreach Programs
Experts at Finding Transformative Solutions
Consider Emerging and Future Issues Crucial to the Transportation System's Ability
CDD advances City goals by:
● Creating and preserving affordable rental and ownership housing
● Planning and implementing initiatives to protect the environment
● Conducting neighborhood-focused and comprehensive planning efforts
● Attracting, retaining and providing direct assistance to businesses
● Renovating neighborhood parks and playgrounds, and working to provide
a variety of open space
● Planning transportation infrastructure that enhances safety and
encourages walking, cycling and public transportation.
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