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Jul
21
Tue
2020
POSTPONED: The Air We Breathe – Vehicle Pollution and Racial Disparities in Greater Boston @ Zoom Conference
Jul 21 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Addressing racial disparities in exposure to pollution across our region is an important priority as we explore dynamic and equitable solutions to our region’s challenges.
Unfortunately, we will be postponing today’s webinar as one of our panelists had a last-minute conflict and is no longer available to attend. We feel that each panelist brings an important and unique perspective and would like to a reschedule the conversation for a time when they are all available to join in this conversation. Email sparodi@mapc.org if you would like to receive further information.

Greater Boston residents of color are more likely to live close to high-polluting roadways. What does that mean for their health?

Join us to learn more about MAPC’s recently-released research on racial disparities in vehicle pollution proximity and to discuss the public health implications of those disparities. Following a presentation on the research findings, a response panel will discuss how this impacts frontline communities and different strategies for addressing these inequities.

RSVP here

Aug
6
Thu
2020
Webinar: Racial Equity Municipal Action Plan (REMAP) program @ Online - Zoom
Aug 6 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Webinar: Racial Equity Municipal Action Plan (REMAP) Program

Thursday, August 6
9 AM to 10 AM

We’re excited to announce that MAPC will be offering technical assistance and regional guidance to cities and towns in our region through the Racial Equity Municipal Action Plan (REMAP) program.
The program is a collaboration with our partners at the Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) and the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (FRBB). An application will be released soon. Selected municipalities will receive technical assistance to create racial equity action plans and to take meaningful action to advance racial equity.
We’ll be holding a webinar on the program on Thursday, August 6, at 9 a.m. All MAPC municipalities are invited to apply.

During this webinar, municipalities will hear from the Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) about their curriculum and approach to racial equity planning.

Participants will also learn about the application process for REMAP and will have the opportunity to provide feedback on the approach.
Aug
12
Wed
2020
Legislative Committee Meeting @ MAPC Offices
Aug 12 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Aug
18
Tue
2020
What is Spatial Justice? Principles of Planning for Welcoming Public Spaces @ Zoom
Aug 18 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

What is spatial justice, and how can cities and towns use this framework to rethink how their built environment supports people’s rights to be, thrive, express and connect? What role can artists and public art play in helping us imagine and shape more inclusive, thriving public spaces throughout Greater Boston? Join a lively discussion among artists, activists, and urbanists who are leading the conversation about spatial justice in our region today.

Aug
19
Wed
2020
Webinar: Virtual Town Meetings @ Webinar
Aug 19 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
MAPC Webinar: Virtual Town Meeting—Emerging Practices, Lessons Learned & Plans for Fall

Is your municipality considering a Virtual Town Meeting for the Fall? In this webinar, we will showcase how two municipalities, Lexington and Stoughton, leaned into successfully going virtual! They will share how they went about their Spring Representative Town Meeting, how they kept technology from being a barrier, the tools they used, lessons learned and preparations for the Fall.

Speakers:

  • Jim Malloy, Town Manager, Town of Lexington
  • Sean Dugan, Public Information Officer, Town of Lexington
  • Robin Grimm, Town Manager, Town of Stoughton
  • Trish Shropshire, Director of Information Technology, Town of Stoughton
Aug
25
Tue
2020
Making it Public: Activating Spaces for Creativity, Connection, and Celebration @ Zoom
Aug 25 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

How can public-making—the collective creation and activation of public spaces for interaction and belonging—be a radical, joyful tool for spatial justice? Join artists, activists, and community leaders to discuss how public-making can create opportunities for interaction, laughter, dialogue, and surprise, and explore real-life examples of public-making that you can bring to your community.