BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//34.83.129.181//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.26.9// CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-FROM-URL:https://www.mapc.org X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20231105T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 RDATE:20241103T020000 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20240310T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 RDATE:20250309T020000 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-12821@www.mapc.org DTSTAMP:20240328T210647Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Clean Energy CONTACT:Julie Curti\; 617-933-0716\; jcurti@mapc.org DESCRIPTION:MAPC and Groundwork USA invite municipal and agency staff\, com munity organizations and members\, and renewable energy developers to join a virtual workshop on the potential of Brownfields to Brightfields (B2B) to advance equitable community development. B2B projects repurpose brownfi elds sites – land with known or potential hazardous substances\, pollutant s\, or contaminants – with solar energy installations on ground-mounted ar rays\, building rooftops\, or canopy structures. \nThis workshop will shar e findings on models for B2B projects that advance equity and community be nefits\, highlighting real-world examples\, challenges\, and opportunities . Participants will learn about a new mapping tool for identifying potenti al B2B sites in Massachusetts and have the opportunity to lay the groundwo rk for future B2B project partnerships. \nDownload Agenda\nThis project wa s made possible with support from EPA’s Office of Brownfields and Land Rev italization. The event is free and preregistration is required. Register h ere and contact Julie Curti (jcurti@mapc.org) or Adi Nochur (adi@groundwor kusa.org) with any questions. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T110000 LOCATION:Virtual Workshop SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Brownfields to Brightfields: Unlocking Solar Energy and Equitable C ommunity Development URL:https://www.mapc.org/planning101/event/b2b-workshop/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nMAPC and Groundwork USA invite municipal and agency staff\, community organizations and members\, and renewable energy developers to join a virtual workshop on the potentia l of Brownfields to Brightfields (B2B) to advance equitab le community development. B2B projects repurpose brownfields sites – land with known or potential hazardous substances\, pollutants\, or contaminant s – with solar energy installations on ground-mounted arrays\, building ro oftops\, or canopy structures.
\nThis workshop will share findings on models for B2B projects that advanc e equity and community benefits\, highlighting real-world examples\, chall enges\, and opportunities. Participants will learn about a new mapping too l for identifying potential B2B sites in Massachusetts and have the opport unity to lay the groundwork for future B2B project partnerships. p>\n
This project was made possible with support from EPA’s Office of Brownfields an d Land Revitalization. The event is free and preregistration is required. Register here and contact Julie Curti (jcurti@mapc.org) or Adi Nochur (adi@groundworkusa.org) with any questions. p>\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:solar energy\,virtual workshop\,groundwork USA\,EPA\, clean energy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13766@www.mapc.org DTSTAMP:20240328T210647Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Economic Development CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Municipal Webinar\nEconomic Development Administration American rescue plan act programs and funding\nThursday\, September 9| Noon – 1 p. m.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Economic Development Administration received $3 billio n in supplemental funding to assist communities in their economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.\nEDA is making funding available through s ix innovative “challenges.” This webinar will review those funding categor ies and provide guidance about eligible projects\, submitting applications \, and developing partnerships.\nRead more about EDA’s ARPA funding and th e six challenges here.\nAfter you register for this webinar\, you will rec eive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting .\n\n\n\n\nRegister here\nTickets: https://mapc.ma/EDA-ARPA. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210909T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210909T130000 GEO:+42.355048;-71.061484 LOCATION:Zoom @ 60 Temple Pl\, Boston\, MA 02111\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Webinar: Economic Development ARPA Funding & Programs URL:https://www.mapc.org/planning101/event/webinar-economic-development-arp a-funding-programs/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nThe Economic Development Admini stration received $3 billion in supplemental funding to assist communities in their economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
\nEDA is making funding available through six innovative “challenges.” This webinar will review those funding categories and provide guidance about eligible projects\, submitting applications\, and developing partnerships.
\nRead more about EDA’s ARPA funding and the six challenges here.
\nAfter you register for this webinar\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
\nTickets: https://mapc.ma/EDA-ARPA.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:economic development\,covid-webinar\,covid-19\,covid- 19 webinar X-TICKETS-URL:https://mapc.ma/EDA-ARPA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13769@www.mapc.org DTSTAMP:20240328T210647Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Economic Development CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Municipal Webinar\nHow Municipalities can make meaningful inves tments with ARPA dollars\nWednesday\, September 15| 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMassachusetts cities and towns have received $3.4 billion dollars through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)’s State and Local Fisc al Recovery Funds. These dollars present an opportunity to make critical i nvestments in communities and especially those that were disproportionatel y impacted by the pandemic. This federal funding can help set the stage fo r an equitable and resilient recovery.\nJoin us for a discussion with Doug Howgate from the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation on how cities and tow ns can make these strategic investments for a more prosperous and equitabl e region.\nSpeakers include:\n\nLizzi Weyant\, Director of Government Affa irs\, Metropolitan Area Planning Council\nDoug Howgate\, Executive Vice Pr esident\, Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation\n\nAfter registering\, you wi ll receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the m eeting.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here\nTickets: https://zoom.us/meeting/r egister/tJAud-yurjstH9ECj3e_8Qvq6KZmPtYeuVZr. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210915T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210915T150000 GEO:+42.355048;-71.061484 LOCATION:Zoom @ https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAud-yurjstH9ECj3e_8Qvq6K ZmPtYeuVZr SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Webinar: How Municipalities Can Make Meaningful Investments with AR PA Dollars URL:https://www.mapc.org/planning101/event/municipal-arpa-investments/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nMassachuse tts cities and towns have received $3.4 billion dollars through the Americ an Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)’s State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. These d ollars present an opportunity to make critical investments in communities and especially those that were disproportionately impacted by the pandemic . This federal funding can help set the stage for an equitable and resilie nt recovery.
\nJoin us for a discussion with Doug Howgate from the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation on how cities and towns can make these strategic investments for a more prosperous and equi table region.
\nSpeakers include:
\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email co ntaining information about joining the meeting.
\nTickets: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAud-yurjstH9ECj3e_8Qvq6KZmPtYeuVZr.
X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:covid-19\,economic development\,covid-webinar\,covid- 19 webinar X-TICKETS-URL:https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAud-yurjstH9ECj3e_8Qvq6KZm PtYeuVZr END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-16510@www.mapc.org DTSTAMP:20240328T210647Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Clean Energy CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:This interactive webinar hosted by the Metropolitan Area Planni ng Council and the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) wil l review the important details about the Energy Efficiency and Conservatio n Block Grant (EECBG) program.\nThe US Department of Energy (DOE) is grant ing more than $3M in funding to MAPC municipalities through the EECBG Prog ram to support local governments in their efforts to cut carbon emissions\ , improve energy efficiency\, and reduce energy use. This program supports the Biden Administration’s goal of achieving a carbon-free electric grid by 2035 and a net zero emissions economy by 2050. This webinar will focus on opportunities for municipalities and ways to maximize the impact of the grant.\nRegister Here DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T120000 LOCATION:Zoom (Virtual) SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Webinar: Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Fun ding for Massachusetts Municipalities URL:https://www.mapc.org/planning101/event/webinar-energy-efficiency-and-co nservation-block-grant-eecbg-funding-for-massachusetts-municipalities/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis interact ive webinar hosted by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council and the Massa chusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) will review the important d etails about the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) pr ogram.
\nThe US Department of Energy (DOE) is granting more than $3M in funding to MAPC municipalities through the EECBG Program to support lo cal governments in their efforts to cut carbon emissions\, improve energy efficiency\, and reduce energy use. This program supports the Biden Admini stration’s goal of achieving a carbon-free electric grid by 2035 and a net zero emissions economy by 2050. This webinar will focus on opportunities for municipalities and ways to maximize the impact of the grant.
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\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:clean energy\,Conservation Block Grant END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-16698@www.mapc.org DTSTAMP:20240328T210647Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Join Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) to learn more ab out our climate\, energy\, and environment work. MAPC is the regional plan ning agency serving 101 cities and towns in Metro Boston. Our Clean Energy Department and Environment Department are hiring both full-time positions \, as well as summer internships. Come learn about regional planning\, our departments\, and open positions at this virtual information session.\nSe ssion is meant to be for: higher education students\, soon-to-be grads\, r ecent graduates\, mid-level professionals.\nRegister Here! DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230406T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230406T130000 LOCATION:Zoom (Virtual) SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:MAPC Virtual Information Session: Climate\, Energy\, and Environmen t Careers URL:https://www.mapc.org/planning101/event/mapc-virtual-information-session -climate-energy-and-environment-careers/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.mapc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/ MAPC_Logo_RGB-scaled.jpg\;150\;96\;\,medium\;https://www.mapc.org/wp-conte nt/uploads/2022/08/MAPC_Logo_RGB-scaled.jpg\;300\;191\;\,large\;https://ww w.mapc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/MAPC_Logo_RGB-scaled.jpg\;1024\;653\ ;\,full\;https://www.mapc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/MAPC_Logo_RGB-sca led.jpg\;2048\;1305\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nJoin Metropolitan Area Planning Counc il (MAPC) to learn more about our climate\, energy\, and environment work. MAPC is the regional planning agency serving 101 cities and towns in Metr o Boston. Our Clean Energy Department and Environment Department are hirin g both full-time positions\, as well as summer internships. Come learn abo ut regional planning\, our departments\, and open positions at this virtua l information session.
\nSess ion is meant to be for: higher education students\, soon-to-be grads\, rec ent graduates\, mid-level professionals.
\n\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:clean energy\,climate\,MAPC\,Career END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-16810@www.mapc.org DTSTAMP:20240328T210647Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Environment\,Community Engagement\,Clean Energy CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:The Metropolitan Area Planning Council’s (MAPC) Clean Energy De partment is hosting a webinar on equitable community engagement for its Eq uity in Clean Energy webinar series. This event will provide an introducti on to equitable community engagement in planning\, followed by brief intro ductions from each of our guest speakers and the community engagement work they do in their communities. We will be joined by: \n\n\n\nNiri Kumar\, Natick Resident\nMarlees Owayda\, Cambridge Community Engagement Manager\n Lindsay Diaz\, Cambridge Community Engagement Team Co-Leader\nGail Latimor e\, Executive Director\, CSNDC – Codman Square Neighborhood Development Co rporation\n\n\n\nRegister Here!\nQuestions? Please contact: \nFrancelis Mo rillo Suarez\nfmorillosuarez@mapc.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T123000 LOCATION:Zoom (Virtual) SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Equity in Clean Energy Webinar: Equitable Community Engagement URL:https://www.mapc.org/planning101/event/equity-in-clean-energy-webinar-e quitable-community-engagement/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe Metropolitan Area Planning Council’s (MAPC) Clean E nergy Department is hosting a webinar on equitable community engagement fo r its Equity in Clean Energy we binar series. This event will provide an introduction to equitable communi ty engagement in planning\, followed by brief introductions from each of o ur guest speakers and the community engagement work they do in their commu nities. We will be joined by:
\nQuestions? Pl
ease contact:
\nFrancelis Mor
illo Suarez
\nfmorillosuarez@mapc.org
Greater Bosto n Area municipalities: please join us for this webinar focused on the curr ent EDA funding opportunities available.
\nPlease register < a href='https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUsdemurT4tHdTNhbXtad2rM pNPX_MQj4_-#/registration'>here.
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:economic development\,federal funding\,greater Boston area\,EDA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-17146@www.mapc.org DTSTAMP:20240328T210647Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Economic Development CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:MAPC is holding an additional information session on Tech Hubs opportunity.\nMAPC’s aims are to respond to questions and serve as a resou rce to those interested in pursuing funding available through the Tech Hub s Program. This session will provide a more detailed understanding of the application process\, eligibility criteria\, and connect you with other in terested parties.\nThis opportunity is for government entities\, higher ed ucation institutions\, tech industry groups\, economic development organiz ations\, workforce organizations\, and other potential consortia members. \nIf you are interested in attending\, please contact Raul Gonzalez at rgo nzalez@mapc.org. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T123000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Information Session | Tech Hubs Opportunity URL:https://www.mapc.org/planning101/event/information-session-tech-hubs-op portunity/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nMAPC is holdi ng an additional information session on Tech Hubs opportunity.
\nThis opportunity is for government entities\, higher education insti tutions\, tech industry groups\, economic development organizations\, work force organizations\, and other potential consortia members.
\n< p>If you are interested in attendi ng\, please contact Raul Gonzalez at rgonzalez@mapc.org. \n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:economic development\,federal funding\,tech hubs\,inf o session END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-17878@www.mapc.org DTSTAMP:20240328T210647Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Transportation\,Environment\,Clean Energy CONTACT:Francelis Morillo Suarez\; fmorillosuarez@mapc.org DESCRIPTION:The Metropolitan Area Planning Council’s (MAPC) Clean Energy De partment is hosting its final webinar for its Equity in Clean Energy webin ar series. This event will focus on equitable access to clean energy techn ologies\, specifically models for EV (electric vehicle) equity. \nJoin us to learn about a local equity-focused EV Carsharing model\, EV charging i nfrastructure at multi-unit dwellings\, and to hear about the MAPC Transpo rtation Department’s work in this area. \nThere will then be an opportuni ty for Q&A.\nRegister here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpd uCtrT0iHdNkvPrPTrrA5iwB6kwdbEUT#/registration DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T143000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Equitable Access to Clean Energy Technologies: Models for EV Equity Webinar URL:https://www.mapc.org/planning101/event/equitable-access-to-clean-energy -technologies-models-for-ev-equity-webinar/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe Metropolitan Ar ea Planning Council’s (MAPC) Clean Energy Departm ent is hosting its final webinar for its Equity i n Clean Energy webinar series. This event will fo cus on equitable acce ss to clean energy technologies\, specific ally models for EV (electric vehicle) equity.
\nJoin us to le arn about a local equity-focused EV Carsharing mo del\, EV charging infrastructure at multi-unit dw ellings\, and to hear about the MAPC Transportation Department’s work in this area.
\nThere will then be an opport unity for Q&A.
\nRegister here: https://us06web.z oom.us/meeting/register/tZMpduCtrT0iHdNkvPrPTrrA5iwB6kwdbEUT#/registration
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:electric vehicles\,clean energy\,equity\,clean energy technologies\,Carsharing\,EV charging infrastructure END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-18918@www.mapc.org DTSTAMP:20240328T210647Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Economic Development\,Community Engagement CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Join the MAPC Economic Development Team for this webinar to lea rn more about three funding opportunities available now through the Common wealth.\nThe presentation will provide insight into how MAPC can support y our municipality to prepare and apply for grants available through the Com monwealth.\nWe are excited to announce our panel of speakers:\n\n\nJulie P ierce\, Economic Development Director\, Town of Acton\n\n\nPatrick Shannon \, Community One Stop Coordinator\, Massachusetts Executive Office of Econ omic Development. (EOED)\n\n\nRegister to join us for this webinar\nWe wil l discuss the following grant opportunities:\n\nEEA Planning Assistance Gr ants – Coming in April\, due in May\nCommunity One Stop for Growth – Now o pen\, due June 5th\nCommunity Compact Cabinet Best Practices Program – com ing in August\, due on a rolling basis until all funds run out\n\nQuestion s? Please contact Gurdeep Kaur (gkaur@mapc.org) DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T140000 LOCATION:Zoom (Virtual) SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Massachusetts Economic Development Upcoming Grant Opportunities URL:https://www.mapc.org/planning101/event/massachusetts-economic-developme nt-upcoming-grant-opportunities/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.mapc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/ EDA-email-header.png\;150\;35\;\,medium\;https://www.mapc.org/wp-content/u ploads/2024/02/EDA-email-header.png\;300\;69\;\,large\;https://www.mapc.or g/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/EDA-email-header.png\;1024\;236\;\,full\;http s://www.mapc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/EDA-email-header.png\;1200\;27 7\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nJoin the MAPC Economic Development Team for this webinar to learn more abo ut three funding opportunities available now through the Commonwealth.
\nThe presentation will provide insight into how MAPC can support your municipality to prepare and apply for grants available through the Commonw ealth.
\nRegis ter to join us for this webinar
\nWe will discus s the following grant opportunities:
\nQuestions? Please contact Gurdeep Kaur (gkaur@mapc.org)
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:economic development\,state funding opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-18766@www.mapc.org DTSTAMP:20240328T210647Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Housing\,MetroCommon 2050\,MetroCommon\,Subregion s\,Transportation\,Communications CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:This event is now full. However\, you can still join the waitin g list\, and if a spot opens up between now and the date of the event and you are next on the waiting list\, we will contact you by email. Thank you !\n\nMAPC invites you to join us for this exciting MetroCommon 2050 Speake r Series event featuring keynote speaker Henry Grabar.\nEvent Program:\n\n Keynote address by Henry Grabar\; Slate staff writer\, author (Paved Parad ise: How Parking Explains the World)\, and a Loeb Fellow at the Harvard Sc hool of Design\nPanel of municipal planners will discuss how they are taki ng on the issue of the “perfect parking space”\, and advancing sustainable and equitable housing and transportation options.\n\nAs cities and towns work to comply with the MBTA Communities Act\, this event will focus on ho w to “right-size” parking for your community while managing this political issue and promoting healthy neighborhoods that are economically vibrant\, equitable\, and sustainable by design.\nJoin the Event Waiting List\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T103000 GEO:+42.352986;-71.052583 LOCATION:Fort Point Room at the Atlantic Wharf @ 290 Congress St\, Boston\, MA 02210\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Finding the Fit: How Parking Policies Shape Our Neighborhoods and D etermine Housing Outcomes URL:https://www.mapc.org/planning101/event/finding-the-fit-how-parking-poli cies-shape-our-neighborhoods-and-determine-housing-outcomes/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
\nMAPC invit
es you to join us for this exciting MetroCo
mmon 2050 Speaker Series event featuring keynote speaker Henry
Grabar.
Event Program:
\nAs cities and towns work to comply with the MBTA Communities Act\, th is event will focus on how to “right-size” parking for your community whil e managing this political issue and promoting healthy neighborhoods that a re economically vibrant\, equitable\, and sustainable by design.
\n< a href='https://mapc.ma/grabar-event'>Join the Event Waiting List
\n\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Transportation\,metrocommon speaker series\,parking\, Henry Grabar END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR