Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley made her return visit to the Cambridge Housing Authority, this time, bringing coffee to residents at Manning Apartments in Central Square and providing key updates, while answering questions from those who attended. Among attendees were building residents, building staff, and members of the CHA Central Office located up the street from the property. Since taking office on … Read More
FY23 MTW Plan Now Available For Comment
Update: The FY23 Board Draft with budget figures and responses to Public Comment can be found here (https://cambridge-housing.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/23PlanFinalBoardDraft10-6-2022-1.pdf) The FY23 Plan Public Comment draft is available here For reference: https://cambridge-housing.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/23PlanDraftforPublicComment8-19-23.pdf Hard copies will be made available at CHA’s front desk after 12:00 PM on Monday, August 22, 2022. A Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at … Read More
VIDEO: City of Cambridge Highlights Restoration of Mosaic Artwork at CHA’s Millers River Apartments
The Cambridge Housing Authority has partnered with the Cambridge Arts Council to restore the neighborhood favorite mosaic tile art pieces that were once visible on the Cambridge Street side of Millers River Apartments, prior to modernization work carried out by the agency at the property. The pieces were curated in 1979 by local artist and active community member, Lilli Ann … Read More
VIDEO: Putnam School Top Floor Modernization Walkthrough and Breathtaking Skyline Views
Putnam School Apartments is a historic former schoolhouse built in 1890. In 1983, the Cambridge Housing Authority converted the building to senior housing. In 2022, the agency made an investment to fully modernize the property throughout all its floors, including all common areas inside and out. Take a look at this mesmerizing walkthrough of the top floor of Putnam School … Read More
Happy Pride Month! From the Cambridge Housing Authority
Everyone benefits from an inclusive society. We firmly believe in happiness, equality, and love for all. Happy Pride Month 2022!
VIDEO: Signs of Spring at Washington Elms
CHA Maintenance Team member, Ramon Martinez, offers a glimpse at early signs of spring around the agency’s Washington Elms property in Cambridge’s “The Port” neighborhood, situated next to the city’s technology hub, Kendall Square.
FIDO Alliance Highlights Cambridge Housing Authority’s Cybersecurity Efforts
In an effort to bolster cyber security at the agency, CHA Chief Information Officer, James Lesley, has led an effort toward going “passwordless” at the Cambridge Housing Authority for its employee base. This enhanced security measure was highlighted by the FIDO Alliance following a panel appearance by Leslie at the Authenticate 2021 event. The FIDO Alliance published an article to … Read More
Survey: City of Cambridge ‘Needs Assessment’ for Survivors
The City of Cambridge is hoping to hear from survivors of color about their experience with violence, local resources, and ways to better serve the community. A link to the survey can be found here. Different languages are available and the survey can be taken online or printed out to leave at a drop box at the Cambridge Public Library … Read More
Recap: First 116 Norfolk AHO Neighborhood Meeting
Pictured Above: Existing building of 116 Norfolk Street From CHA Planning and Development: Thank you to everyone who attended our first AHO neighborhood meeting for the redevelopment of 116 Norfolk Street on February 10, 2022! If you missed the meeting, don’t worry, you can access the recording of the meeting here and the presentation slides here. To recap, CHA presented … Read More