Background

What is Vision Zero?

Vision Zero Somerville is the basis for the City’s commitment to multi-modal road safety. The initiative takes a multi-department, data-driven approach to improving safety for all road users, whether on bicycles or on foot, in vehicles, or aboard public transit. With the release of its Vision Zero Action Plan, Somerville joins approximately 40 other Vision Zero communities across the country. 

Income-Restricted Rental Opportunities 

Income-Restricted Rental Opportunity: Open waitlist opportunity for income-restricted units at Metro 9 (9 Medford Street)

Somerville Community Corporation is pleased to announce "Income Restricted Rental Open Waitlist Opportunity" at 9 Medford Street, Somerville. Five (5) income-restricted one-bedroom units will be accepting applications to its waitlist for households earning up to 50% of the Area Median Income.

Heat Pump FAQs

What is an air source heat pump and how does it work?

Air source heat pumps are appliances that provide heating and cooling by moving heat into a building (for heating) or out of a building (for cooling). Heat pumps do not create heat, they just move heat from one place to another.

Roadmap for Renters

Funding Notices & Applications

Support Resources for Businesses

What is it?

Enjoying parks and open spaces improves physical and mental wellbeing for all ages. That’s why the Mayor is challenging you to explore our city’s parks and open spaces all year round!

Mayor's School Year Jobs Program

The Mayor's School Year Jobs Program will offer a combination of group and individual project-based work. As a whole group, teens will participate in 2 hours of weekly job-readiness and professional development skill building workshops. Teens will then spend the other 6 hours per week working in departments throughout the City of Somerville.