A proposed Beudo amendment would have a significant impact on cutting the city’s greenhouse gas emissions, and its provisions are reasonable and doable.

Cambridge public notices about 10 Avon Place, 30 Arlington St.; a phased-out ban of the use of gas-powered leaf blowers; and “Lodging House” zoning.

Cambridge public notices about Half Crown-Marsh Neighborhood Conservation District Commission issues, a zoning petition by Allene Pierson et al. and a special permit application case for property at 8 Thingvalla Ave.

One topic that has not received much attention this election cycle is the city’s finances – one of the city’s strengths and one that should not be overlooked or taken for granted.

We need our solidarity back. Diversity will not hold without it. Equality starts with it. As a city, we will need to transcend cultural and political boundaries.

The Cambridge Citywide Senior Center ballroom was packed Oct. 24 as more than 100 residents came to hear candidates for City Council answer questions about how they would address climate change on a local level.

Yes, more data would be great, as would more years of comparable counts. But Cambridge has been collecting bicycle data for more than 20 years, and a new report shows undeniable trends we need to keep improving.

Voting is a profound privilege and beautiful opportunity to be heard. Sadly, in Cambridge, only about 30 percent of the voting population actually cast ballots.

Measures must be taken to rein in property speculation, increase the availability of affordable housing and create a more equitable housing market in Cambridge.

Whether I and others – parents, kids, new riders – will be able to continue to get around Cambridge safely depends on the upcoming City Council election.