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:20240329T160254Z 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-13229@www.mapc.org DTSTAMP:20240329T160254Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Arts &\; Culture CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:On June 22nd from 4:00-5:30 pm ET\, join the MAPC Public Health and Arts & Culture departments as we unveil new artworks created by nine artists and artist teams that aim to spread the word about COVID-related p ublic health advice. The artworks are available for public use by health a gencies\, municipalities\, community groups\, and the general public. Join us to celebrate the artists and receive links to the artworks available f or digital download and sharing!\nLearn more about the project at www.mapc .org/covid19-art.\nTickets: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIsf-yvrDsuH NBZ8KV85rHkU9ptkbB8ouwN?_x_zm_rtaid=7RReCrQNSaqIdHMclYMN8Q.1623936910941.a 839564999a11b52eec6844b8f990356&_x_zm_rhtaid=593. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210622T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210622T173000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Creative COVID-19 Communications Virtual Gallery Event URL:https://www.mapc.org/planning101/event/creative-covid-19-communications -virtual-gallery-event/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nOn June 22nd from 4:00-5:30 pm ET\, join the MAPC Public Health and Arts & Culture depa rtments as we unveil new artworks created by nine artists and artist teams that aim to spread the word about COVID-related public health advice. The artworks are available for public use by health agencies\, municipalities \, community groups\, and the general public. Join us to celebrate the art ists and receive links to the artworks available for digital download and sharing!
\nLearn more about the project at www.mapc.org/covid19-art.
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Arts and Culture\,arts\,art X-TICKETS-URL:https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIsf-yvrDsuHNBZ8KV85rHkU9pt kbB8ouwN?_x_zm_rtaid=7RReCrQNSaqIdHMclYMN8Q.1623936910941.a839564999a11b52 eec6844b8f990356&_x_zm_rhtaid=593 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13766@www.mapc.org DTSTAMP:20240329T160254Z 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:20240329T160254Z 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-webinar\,economic development\,covid-19\,covid- 19 webinar X-TICKETS-URL:https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAud-yurjstH9ECj3e_8Qvq6KZm PtYeuVZr END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-16945@www.mapc.org DTSTAMP:20240329T160254Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Greater Boston Area municipalities: please join us for this web inar focused on the current EDA funding opportunities available.\nPlease r egister here. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T140000 LOCATION:Zoom (Virtual) SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Webinar: Federal Economic Development Funding Opportunities URL:https://www.mapc.org/planning101/event/webinar-u-s-economic-development -administration-eda-funding-opportunities/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nGreater 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-17140@www.mapc.org DTSTAMP:20240329T160254Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Arts &\; Culture\,Community Engagement CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Please join the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) for a n information session and Q&A for artists interested in the Boston Urban A griculture Community Events Activation Call for Artists. \nTarget Audience : Artists in the Roxbury\, Mattapan\, Dorchester\, and East Boston areas. \nRegister Here!\n\nThe Boston Urban Agriculture Strategy is a project in partnership between MAPC\, GrowBoston (the City of Boston’s urban agricult ure initiative)\, and the Urban Farming Institute (UFI). The project aims to increase food production in the City with a particular focus on the nei ghborhoods of Roxbury\, Dorchester\, Mattapan\, and East Boston. Learn mor e. . . DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230606T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230606T180000 LOCATION:Zoom (Virtual) SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Boston Urban Agriculture Strategy | Artist Informational Session URL:https://www.mapc.org/planning101/event/boston-urban-agriculture-strateg y-informational-session/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nPlease join the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAP C) for an information session and Q&A for artists interested in the Boston Urban Agriculture Community Events Activation Call for Artists. p>\n
Target Audience: Artists in the Rox bury\, Mattapan\, Dorchester\, and East Boston areas.
\n\nThe Boston Ur
ban Agriculture Strategy is a project in partnership between MAPC
\, GrowBoston (the City of Boston’s urban agriculture initiative)\, and the
Urban Farming Institute (UFI).
MAPC 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-17033@www.mapc.org DTSTAMP:20240329T160254Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Nahant Residents! \n\n\n\nDo you have thoughts about housing po licies and opportunities to expand Nahant’s housing stock? We want to hear from you!\n\n\n\nThe Nahant Housing Plan Advisory Committee is working wi th the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) to create a housing plan. We’re proposing draft recommendations for strategies that aim to lower ho using costs and introduce new housing options for all Nahanters.\n\n\nDoor s Open: 7:00 p.m. | Forum Begins: 7:30 p.m.\nRegister to join us for thi s Forum here. \nLearn more about his project here. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T210000 GEO:+42.424382;-70.91355 LOCATION:Nahant Town Hall @ 334 Nahant Rd\, Nahant\, MA 01908\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Nahant HPP Forum #2 URL:https://www.mapc.org/planning101/event/nahant-hpp-forum-2-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.mapc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/ Nahant-HPP-Style_MDblue-Logo.png\;150\;73\;\,medium\;https://www.mapc.org/ wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Nahant-HPP-Style_MDblue-Logo.png\;300\;145\;\,l arge\;https://www.mapc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Nahant-HPP-Style_MDb lue-Logo.png\;1024\;495\;\,full\;https://www.mapc.org/wp-content/uploads/2 022/10/Nahant-HPP-Style_MDblue-Logo.png\;1450\;701\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nDoors Ope n: 7:00 p.m. | Forum Begins: 7:30 p.m.
\nRegister to join us for this Forum here.
\nLearn more about his project here.< /span>
\nJoin the MAPC Arts & Culture department to learn about federal funding opportunities for cultural planning projects — specificall y the Our Town grant program from the National Endowment for the Arts. We’ ll talk about some of the types of projects covered by this grant\, the up coming associated deadlines\, and hear from the City of Boston Mayor’s Off ice of Arts and Culture.
\nPa nelists:
\nRegister to join us
We Need Your Input!
\nPlease join us for this public meeting that will focus on crea ting a vision for a walking\, biking\, and rolling route from the Neponset River Greenway to the Blue Hills Reservation. Your voice matters to helpi ng us make this community-focused project a success!
\nClick here to register for the meeting< /span>!
\nClick here to go to the project webpage to lea rn more.
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Neponset River\,public-meeting\,metro boston\,Blue Hi lls END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-18717@www.mapc.org DTSTAMP:20240329T160254Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Arts &\; Culture\,Government Affairs\,Subregio ns CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Come join MassCreative\, MAPC\, and the creative community for speeches\, performances and demonstrations that celebrate the vibrancy and strength of arts\, culture and creativity across the Commonwealth. Govern or Healey and Lt. Governor Driscoll will provide opening remarks.\nRSVP fo r adding this event. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240124T150000 GEO:+42.35876;-71.063803 LOCATION:Massachusetts State House @ Massachusetts State House\, 24 Beacon St\, Boston\, MA 02133\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Creative Sector Advocacy Week: Celebration at the State House URL:https://www.mapc.org/planning101/event/creative-sector-advocacy-week-ce lebration-at-the-state-house/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nCome join Mas sCreative\, MAPC\, and the creative community for speeches\, performances and demonstrations that celebrate the vibrancy and strength of arts\, cult ure and creativity across the Commonwealth. Governor Healey and Lt. Govern or Driscoll will provide opening remarks.
\n\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Arts and Culture\,Government Affairs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-18918@www.mapc.org DTSTAMP:20240329T160254Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Community Engagement\,Economic Development 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-19013@www.mapc.org DTSTAMP:20240329T160254Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Arts &\; Culture CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Concord will be hosting a hybrid Community Forum for the three semi-finalists for their Making It Public art installation. View the event flyer to learn more.\nLocation:\nHearing Room\, Town House\n22 Monument S quare\, Concord\nor\nVirtual (Zoom)\nLink\nMeeting ID: 868 4763 0182\nPass code: 264996\nmgraney@concordma.gov\nLearn more about the Making It Public art project on MAPC’s website. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T183000 LOCATION:Hybrid (see information below) SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Concord Community Forum for Public Art URL:https://www.mapc.org/planning101/event/concord-community-forum-for-publ ic-art/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nConcord will be hosting a hybrid Community Forum for th e three semi-finalists for their Making It Public art installation. View the event flyer to learn more.
\nLocation:
\nHearing Room\, Town Hou
se
\n22 Monument Square\, Concord
or
\nVirtual (Zoom)\nLink
\nMeetin
g ID: 868 4763 0182
\nPassc
ode: 264996
The Lex250 Co mmission invites community members to hear directly from four artists chos en to develop concepts for a monument to honor the 250th anniversary of th e Battle of Lexington in Belfry Hill. This is a hybrid event. Community me mbers are invited to attend in person or virtually via Zoom. Artists will present their concepts for the Lex250 Monument virtually and there will be a time for Q&A with the artists following artist presentations.
\n<
strong>Location:
\nEstabrook Room in the lower level of Lexi
ngton Town Office Building
\n1605 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA
02420
& Virtual
\nPlease RSVP: mapc.ma/Lex250Monument< /p>\n
Learn more about the project on the webpage.
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Arts and Culture\,art\,Lex250\,monument END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR