# Cambridge housing fight reveals deep generational divide

> Cambridge residents split over housing reform: young renters support new buildings, older homeowners oppose rapid development.
- Title: Cambridge housing fight reveals deep generational divide
- Summary: Cambridge residents split over housing reform: young renters support new buildings, older homeowners oppose rapid development. Cambridge's generational…
- Keywords: cambridge, housing, zoning, multifamily housing ordinance, cambridge city council, renters, homeowners, generational divide, upzoning, affordable housing, news, local
- Source: The Boston Globe — https://bostonglobe.com/2026/10/29/business/cambridge-housing-generational-divide
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- Topics: cambridge, housing, zoning, multifamily housing ordinance, cambridge city council, renters, homeowners, generational divide, upzoning, affordable housing, news, local
## Cambridge housing reform debate
Young residents support city's new housing policy allowing taller buildings on residential lots.
## Generational divide emerges
86% of residents aged 18-35 support housing reform versus 38% of residents aged 65+.
## Policy details
Citywide upzoning allows four-to-six-story buildings on residential lots with affordable units for projects over 10 units.
## Opposition concerns
Homeowners push to pause policy due to concerns about rapid development and neighborhood disruption.
## Support among young residents
86% of voters aged 18-34 and 66% of voters aged 35-49 support the housing ordinance.
## Homeowners' perspective
Homeowners favor maintaining neighborhood character over rapid housing development.
## Developer plans
Developer plans to replace AJ Spears Funeral Home with six-story apartment building.
## Housing affordability crisis
Median rent for two-bedroom apartment in Cambridge is $3,175 with 67% of homes rented.
## Key takeaway

Cambridge's generational divide over housing reform shows 86% of young residents support new housing while 57% of older residents oppose the city's upzoning policy.