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Welcome to Central Square
The heart and soul of Cambridge, Central Square is a historic business district in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Home to mom and pop shops, social services, non-profits, academics, artists, activists, and entrepreneurs. Central’s storefronts and street art reflect the diversity of ideas, tastes, and talents of our city. Explore all Central has to offer by walking the district and getting involved in the BID’s community programming.