A communication transmitted from Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager, relative to Awaiting Report Item Number 18-120, regarding the focus of Envision Cambridge goals during community presentations

C I T Y O F C A M B R I D G E Community Development Department IRAM FAROOQ Assistant City Manager for Community Development Sandra Clarke Deputy Director Chief of Administration Khalil Mogassabi Deputy Director Chief of Planning 344 Broadway Cambridge, MA 02139 Voice: [phone removed] Fax: [phone removed] TTY: [phone removed] www.cambridgema.gov To: Louis A. DePasquale, City Manager From: Iram Farooq, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Date: January 8, 2019 Re: Awaiting Report #18-120 dated November 5, 2018 Regarding Focus of Envision Cambridge Goals during Community Presentations In response to the above referenced policy order, we submit the following. The Envision Cambridge community process resulted in draft recommendations across six planning topics: housing, economy, mobility, climate & environment, urban form, and community wellbeing. Over 175 recommendations were generated and presented to the public for feedback in summer 2018. Since that time, the Community Development Department (CDD) conducted analysis on and presented conceptual frameworks to the public for three zoning ideas included in the 175 recommendations: an 100% affordable housing overlay, a “super inclusionary” zoning idea, and an environmental performance incentive. As recommended by Council, CDD is broadening public outreach to get feedback and buy-in on the Envision Cambridge goals and strategies, encouraging a more holistic approach, rather than a focus on three particular zoning ideas. When community groups specifically ask for information on the three zoning ideas, CDD is providing the requested information but also working to ensure that the public understands how the ideas fit into the context of the entire Envision Cambridge process. In addition, CDD staff have created an infographic and fact sheet (attached) to clarify the 100% affordable housing overlay concept and address any misconceptions related to its potential implementation or impact. These materials will be used during future community presentations and are available online at https://www.cambridgema.gov/CDD/Projects/Housing/affordablehousingoverl ay.