Cambridge Redevelopment Authority

The Cambridge Redevelopment Authority is an independent public authority that uses redevelopment tools to pursue social equity and a balanced local economy. Working in close partnership with the City of Cambridge, it aims to bring a human dimension to development, balancing economic vitality, housing and open space. Its current priorities include inclusive economic growth, housing and livability, and community infrastructure and resilience with reduced carbon emissions.

For decades the authority has planned and overseen the Kendall Square Urban Renewal Area, a 42-acre mixed-use district, and it continues to steward Kendall as a hub for innovation. Its work also includes the Foundry, which has its own advisory committee, and a lot on Massachusetts Avenue purchased in 2026, where early concept plans call for mixed-income homeownership units with ground-floor retail. Public meetings are open to everyone, with options to attend virtually.

What to Know

• The authority has overseen Kendall Square redevelopment for nearly 50 years.
• It offers funding to organizations that serve the Cambridge community.
• Open RFPs and the status of past bids are posted for firms interested in working on its projects.
• Its inclusive growth work includes launching affordable retail opportunities.