Fast Response High Visibility Fire Hydrant Markers

Install high-visibility markers on fire hydrants around town to increase safety for all residents and reduce response time of the fire department by improving ease of locating hydrants in emergencies, at night, and in the snow.

Estimated Cost: $8,000

Location: TBD by Cambridge Fire Department

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Listen Up! Public Meeting Space Hearing Technology

Increase accessibility for people with hearing disabilities by installing technology that provides direct audio input to most hearing aid and cochlear implant users in one or more public meeting spaces such as a library or City Hall meeting room.

Estimated Cost: $150,000

Location: Public meeting space

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New Park Pavillion

Add a new pavilion to a Cambridge public park to allow for outdoor, covered gatherings during all types of weather.

Estimated Cost: $175,000

Location: A park in Cambridge

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Open Our Doors - Automatic Door Openers on Public Buildings

Many city buildings have heavy doors without automatic openers, often making access to these buildings a challenge. Touchless automatic door openers benefit those who are elderly, pregnant, using wheelchairs or walkers, pushing strollers, concerned about germs, or anyone who has their hands full.

Estimated Cost: $50,000

Location: Five City Buildings Throughout Cambridge

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Bridging the Digital Divide

To help address digital equity, purchase 100 Chromebooks and 75 mobile hotspots (with a 2-year subscription) for the Community Learning Center and Public Library to better serve their adult learners and borrowers.

Estimated Cost: $95,000

Location: Community Learning Center, Cambridge Public Library

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Safer Streets Around Parks and Schools

Improve road safety near parks and schools by installing 3 raised crosswalks to promote safe and respectful use of the streets by drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians.

Estimated Cost: $90,000

Location: Streets around parks and schools

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Pedestrian-Controlled Crosswalk Lights

Install five pedestrian-controlled flashing lights at high impact locations. Crosswalks without signals can be risky for pedestrians and confusing for both pedestrians and drivers.

Estimated Cost: $100,000

Location: Location TBD based on safety metrics

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Waste Management Education Campaign

Leverage local artists to develop an educational campaign about proper disposal of recyclables, trash and compost. This approach will decrease waste, reduce recycling/compost contamination and reduce rats by improving sanitation.

Estimated Cost: $85,000

Location: Citywide

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Bike Signals at Busy Intersections

Navigating intersections can be confusing. Adding bike signals to busy intersections will help cyclists safely navigate intersections and make the roads more predictable and friendly for all.

Estimated Cost: $40,000

Location: Dangerous intersections on major streets

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Urban Micro-Forests for Cambridge

Pockets of unique trees, densely planted at select locations throughout the city, will beautify, educate, and help combat climate change. Approximately 50 trees will be planted with educational signage, bringing the forest into Cambridge.

Estimated Cost: $85,000

Location: Location TBD

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Rain Gardens for Resilience

Rain gardens are engineered to use specific soil and plants that absorb and filter stormwater, and are a cost-effective, beautiful way to naturally clean runoff and protect from flooding. Green infrastructure has never looked so good!

Estimated Cost: $120,000

Location: Two Locations TBD consistent with Climate Adaptation Plan

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Who Let the Dogs Out?

Add amenities like water fountains, waste bag dispensers, and more dog-friendly environments to two dog parks around the city-- offering a safe area for dogs and their owners to play and interact with other dogs.

Estimated Cost: $20,000

Location: Existing dog parks

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We Need More Crosswalks

To enhance pedestrian safety and follow MassDOT recommendations, this project will add a minimum of five new crosswalks to major streets.

Estimated Cost: $40,000

Location: Major streets with long intervals between crosswalks

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Swinging into Inclusivity

Place several inclusive swing sets in parks to allow children with mobility disabilities to play with able bodied children. This will take a stand against ableism by enabling kids of all abilities to play together.

Estimated Cost: $40,000

Location: School parks or public playgrounds near schools

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Keep Cambridge Cleaner

Install 6 touchless, pest-resistant Big Belly trash and recycling compactors in most needed areas. Solar-powered and more efficient than traditional bins, Big Bellies will be hands-free, reduce pests (like rats) and keep streets cleaner.

Estimated Cost: $45,000

Location: As most needed throughout Cambridge

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Add Color to our Youth Centers

Paint the youth buildings in Cambridge with colors and patterns. Students and families from each youth center would participate in deciding the colors/design for each building and help with the painting to increase community involvement.

Estimated Cost: $25,000

Location: Cambridge Youth Centers

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