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Commercial Real Estate in Cambridge

The real estate environment in Cambridge is characterized by both commercial districts composed of mixed-use retail and office centers and by development districts composed of R&D and office cores, with strong residential neighborhoods located in between. Commercial real estate development in Cambridge combines attractive characteristics of the old and the new: the innovative reuse of existing structures and the construction of highly efficient new facilities. The commercial rental market offers competitively priced office space and specialized R&D facilities, as well as a variety of retail venues managed by well capitalized and knowledgeable owners.

The City guides development through an orderly process, utilizing control over infrastructure, planned unit development, and zoning strategies. Growth is expected to continue in the City’s development districts, which have been rezoned as mixed-use districts in response to the demands of the new economy.

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Site Finder Assistance

Working in collaboration with commercial real estate brokers and property owners, the Economic Development Division maintains a listing of available commercial properties and makes this information available at no cost to anyone interested in leasing commercial space.

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Development Log

The Development Log, published quarterly, tracks large-scale residential and commercial development projects currently in the permitting or construction phases in the City of Cambridge. The Log contains the name and location of each project, the developer, type of use, and the amount of square footage.

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For More Information

For more information about the real estate services please contact Estella Johnson, estellaj@cambridgema.gov, at 617/349-4616. The Community Development Department TTY line is 617/349-4621.

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