Sustainable Communities

Sustainable Communities Grant

In 2010, MAPC was awarded a $4 million Sustainable Communities Grant. This grant supports the implementation of MetroFuture through local planning efforts, state and regional policy work, development of tools and data, and capacity building for local residents and leaders. 

• Learn more about the goals of Sustainable Communities and how the grant is advancing MetroFuture

• View summaries of several place-based projects in Metro Boston that are receiving Sustainable Communities grant funding

Sustainable Communities Consortium 

The Metro Boston Sustainable Communities Consortium and Steering Committee participate in cross-cutting dialogues on planning and policy challenges. They also help to direct funds from the Sustainable Communities grant. 

• Resources for current and prospective Consortium members
  Learn more about joining the Consortium, and stay up to date on its progress. 

• Preferred sustainability status
  The Metro Boston Sustainable Communities Consortium can help your organization receive "bonus points" when applying for HUD funding. Learn more about how your organization can benefit from our preferred sustainability status.

Questions?

For more information, contact Amy Cotter, Director of Regional Plan Implementation, at acotter@mapc.org or 617-451-2770 ext. 2017.