$2.6B, 7,400 homes in Q2 development log

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City Releases Q2 2026 Development Log: $2.6B in Projects

The Community Development Department released its Q2 2026 Development Log on Aug. 4, tracking 75 residential and commercial projects totaling 16.9 million square feet and more than $2.6 billion in construction. The projects include over 7,400 housing units, of which more than 1,200 are affordable. An accompanying dashboard lets residents map project locations, browse by neighborhood, search by address, use and status, and see the affordable and market-rate units and permitted parking spaces for each development.

City of Cambridge Community Development Department

Neighbor Meeting Set for 53 8th Street Development

A virtual neighbor notification meeting for the proposed 53 8th Street development is scheduled for today, Aug. 4, at 2 p.m.

City of Cambridge Community Development Department

Cambridge Resident Dies After Martha's Vineyard Riptide Incident

District attorneys confirmed Aug. 3 that Kevin Foster, a 55-year-old Cambridge resident caught in a strong riptide at Long Point Beach last Friday, has died.

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Code for Boston Hosts Weekly Hack Night at CIC Cambridge

Code for Boston meets today, Aug. 4, at 7 p.m. at the Cambridge Innovation Center for its weekly hybrid hack night and new-member orientation.

Meetup / Code for Boston

Cambridge Kicks Off National Black Business Month

The Community Development Department and the Black Economic Council of Massachusetts host a free networking celebration at Eastern Edge Food Hall today, Aug. 4, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., honoring Black entrepreneurs.

City of Cambridge Community Development Department

Peter Santenello Signs New Book at Harvard Book Store

Harvard Book Store hosts a ticketed signing today, Aug. 4, at 6 p.m. for Peter Santenello's new book, 'Your Fellow Americans.'

Harvard Book Store

Collins Branch Hosts 'Paint by Sticker' Crafternoon

School-age children create plant-themed artwork at the Collins Branch today, Aug. 4, from 4 to 4:45 p.m., part of the 'Plant a Seed, Read' Summer Reading series.

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Oakland Band Grex Plays Album Release Show at Lilypad

Oakland experimental art-rock band Grex performs at The Lilypad in Inman Square tonight at 7:30 p.m. to celebrate its new album 'Auntie + Tebs,' with support from Forbes Graham and Mirror Stars.

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Guitarist Conor Moore Performs Tonight at The Lilypad

Instrumental fingerpicking guitarist Conor Moore plays an intimate acoustic show at The Lilypad tonight at 10 p.m., with Boston acts Jacob Crawford and Luke Curran.

The Lilypad

Cambridge School Committee Holds Virtual Summer Meeting

The Cambridge School Committee holds a virtual regular summer meeting today, Aug. 4, at 5 p.m. to discuss district updates; public comment sign-ups close at noon.

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English Conversation Practice Offered at Central Square

The Central Square Branch offers drop-in English conversation practice for all levels today, Aug. 4, from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

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Library Nature Walk to Identify Plants Near Valente Branch

As part of CPL's Adult Summer Camp, participants meet near the Valente Branch/Lechmere Station today, Aug. 4, from 6 to 7 p.m. to identify local urban plants.

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Cambridge, Somerville Climate Tech Incubators Win State Grants

Four local climate technology incubators, including Cambridge-based Activate Global and The Engine, received over $1.3 million in state grants from the Innovation Ecosystem Program, announced Aug. 2.

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