The face of Cambridge business is constantly changing, and the year ahead will be no exception. With several major development projects in the works, the start of the new millennium looks to continue Cambridge's growth trend.

East Cambridge is currently the center of much of the attention surrounding business development and growth. Last week, the City Council approved the Larkin petition, putting an 18-month moratorium on development in East Cambridge.

Resident Shannon Larkin created the petition to slow down the development that has occurred in areas like Kendall Square. Residents feel that the current business boom needs to be planned so that congestion and over-development does not become an uncontrollable problem.

The petition, however, does not put an end to all development in the area. Four amendments were attached to the petition, allowing for the continuation of several development projects that are already under way or soon to begin.

A Southern Energy project site in Kendall Square and a proposed office building on Third Street are exempt from the moratorium. In addition, two proposed telecommunications projects will also be allowed to move forward.

Closer to campus, Harvard Square will also be undergoing significant changes within the next year.

One of the most visible business developments in the Square over the next several months will be the renovation of the Harvard Cooperative Society-owned building on the corner of Mass. Ave. and Bow Street.

The renovations could result in the replacement of the Bow And Arrow Pub and Dunkin' Donuts, both popular, longtime Square locales.