Cambridge and other cities that are “pro housing” still have a serious production problem. Let’s see what tax incentives or other relief can change that.

A public meeting this week looks at possible “fab” district zoning changes. It’s hosted in Ward Two, where $3.3 billion in work is proposed for a business complex.

Early public comment suggests an uphill battle for a $3.3 billion project at the Somernova business complex, though the group behind the proposal is adding sweeteners such as more investment in the community and the potential for housing,

An attempt to toughen rules cutting greenhouse gas emissions from big buildings lost 5-4 before the Cambridge City Council on a day “it’s 60 degrees outside and pouring rain in December,” a backer noted.

Cambridge public notices about domestic partnership definitions; a Conservation Commission hearing about 89 Blanchard Road; cannabis businesses; and hen keeping.

Three changes to housing in Somerville were passed by the City Council last month, including two that could add to the number of available homes.

Gilman Square residents say development in the area has been in discussion since at least 2014 when a “Gilman Square Station Area Plan” was released.

Public meetings this week look at eliminating leaf blowers, ending more net-zero exemptions on buildings, open data, its licensing and artificial intelligence, changes on Cambridge Street and a switch from Laundrytown to eatery near Alewife low-income housing.

Cambridge public notices about the Cycling Safety Ordinance and from the Avon Hill Neighborhood Conservation District Commission and Mid Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District Commission.

Public meetings this week look at assessing the city manager, hiring a fire chief and automated parking enforcement, bicycle and bike lane use data, expanding the power grid, fast, switching to a “strong mayor” form of government and a Vassal Lane school name change.