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Planning 101: Arts and Culture

Arts and Culture

Planning101 is a space for MAPC staff to share their wealth of knowledge on topics related to smart growth and regional collaboration. This blog covers a diverse range of issues that include transportation, clean energy, land use, environment, public health, local government, equity, the innovative usage of public data, and the process of creating digital tools.

A photo from the Creative Sector Advocacy Celebration, featuring Governor Maura Healey, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, and other local leaders.

MAPC Advocates for the Arts

January 24, 2024

MAPC Advocates for the Arts Written by Norman Abbott, Senior Government Affairs Specialist January 24, 2024 – Hundreds of advocates […]

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Photo is the gold dome of the Massachusetts state capital building, and a flag waving infront of it.

FY 2024 Budget: How MAPC Priorities Fared

August 21, 2023

FY2024 Budget: How MAPC Priorities Fared MAPC thanks Governor Healey for approving a FY2024 budget that increases or maintains funding […]

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Photo is the gold dome of the Massachusetts state capital building, and a flag waving infront of it.

Metropolitan Area Planning Council Announces Policy Priorities Ahead of 193rd Legislative Session

January 3, 2023

Metropolitan Area Planning Council Announces Policy Priorities Ahead of 193rd Legislative Session MAPC’s legislative priorities are rooted in the goals […]

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MAPC Launches “MetroCommon 2050: Shaping our Region Together”

May 6, 2022

Flanked by Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, MA-07, and scores of public officials and stakeholders from across Greater Boston this week, the […]

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Video: Somerville Art Space Risk Assessment

February 7, 2022

Artists and arts organizations across Greater Boston are facing rising costs for studio and performance space, driven by development pressure. […]

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Making it Public: Public Art Training Opportunity for Municipalities

December 1, 2021

The New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA) in partnership with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council’s (MAPC) Arts and Culture […]

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