Cambridge resident Elizabeth Kline, one of the people who worked to develop the ordinance over the past two-and-a-half years, said the council cannot afford to wait any longer before voting on the matter.
"The soul of Harvard Square is disappearing," she said.
Kline said that historic districts are "good for business" and that the ordinance will mean that pedestrians will be safer and new development in the Square will be appropriate.
"[The ordinance] isn't perfect, but after years of patient deliberations, it's the best we're going to get," she said.
After more than 30 minutes of speeches, however, Councillor Henrietta S. Davis revealed that several councillors still had reservations about the ordinance and that a vote would not be taken at the meeting.
"I understand that there's not a readiness to vote this evening," Davis said.
Supporters of the ordinance said they were disappointed that a vote was not taken.
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