Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
#Discover how affordable housing is transforming lives in Cambridge.
This full event highlights the release of a new report from the Affordable Housing Trust, reflecting on five years of impact and investment in housing across the city. The event also celebrates the opening of 52 New Street, a new development bringing 106 affordable homes to residents.
With over 2,000 applicants for just 106 units, this moment underscores both the urgency of the housing crisis and the life-changing impact of stable, affordable housing.
Hear from city leaders, housing advocates, and residents about what this milestone means for the future of Cambridge.
🎤 Event Speakers
#Chris Cotter – Director of Housing
#Sumbul Siddiqui – Mayor of Cambridge
#Burhan Azeem – Vice Mayor & Housing Committee
#Yi-An Huang – City Manager & Managing Trustee, Affordable Housing Trust
#Susan Schlesinger – AHT Member
#Carl Nagy-Koechlin – Executive Director, Just A Start
#Delfine Masongo – Resident & HRI Board Member
About the Project
106 new affordable rental homes
Family-sized units designed for long-term stability
Income-based rents (60%–80% AMI)
Located near schools, parks, transit, and community resources
🔗 Learn More & Stay Updated
52newstreetapartments.com
Just A Start
💡 Why This Matters
Affordable housing provides more than shelter — it creates stability, opportunity, and stronger communities.
#AffordableHousing #CambridgeMA #HousingCrisis #CommunityImpact #JustAStart #BostonHousing #HousingForAll #UrbanDevelopment #PublicHousing #HousingEquity #CityOfCambridge #AffordableLiving
#Discover how affordable housing is transforming lives in Cambridge.
This full event highlights the release of a new report from the Affordable Housing Trust, reflecting on five years of impact and investment in housing across the city. The event also celebrates the opening of 52 New Street, a new development bringing 106 affordable homes to residents.
With over 2,000 applicants for just 106 units, this moment underscores both the urgency of the housing crisis and the life-changing impact of stable, affordable housing.
Hear from city leaders, housing advocates, and residents about what this milestone means for the future of Cambridge.
🎤 Event Speakers
#Chris Cotter – Director of Housing
#Sumbul Siddiqui – Mayor of Cambridge
#Burhan Azeem – Vice Mayor & Housing Committee
#Yi-An Huang – City Manager & Managing Trustee, Affordable Housing Trust
#Susan Schlesinger – AHT Member
#Carl Nagy-Koechlin – Executive Director, Just A Start
#Delfine Masongo – Resident & HRI Board Member
About the Project
106 new affordable rental homes
Family-sized units designed for long-term stability
Income-based rents (60%–80% AMI)
Located near schools, parks, transit, and community resources
🔗 Learn More & Stay Updated
52newstreetapartments.com
Just A Start
💡 Why This Matters
Affordable housing provides more than shelter — it creates stability, opportunity, and stronger communities.
#AffordableHousing #CambridgeMA #HousingCrisis #CommunityImpact #JustAStart #BostonHousing #HousingForAll #UrbanDevelopment #PublicHousing #HousingEquity #CityOfCambridge #AffordableLiving
