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Jan
18
Thu
2018
Solar Thermal Challenge Webinar @ Online Webinar
Jan 18 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

MAPC is working with Meister Consultants Group on a pilot Solar Thermal program with MassCEC. We are working with Chelsea, Winthrop, Concord and Quincy to develop procurements for solar thermal installations on municipal buildings. This webinar is an opportunity for municipalities to learn more about this program and the incentives available for solar thermal systems.

The webinar is scheduled for January 18th from 1:00 – 2:00 pm. Register here.

Feb
7
Wed
2018
Help Envision Future Development Near Rockport Commuter Rail @ Rockport Library
Feb 7 @ 7:00 pm

Do you live in Rockport? Are you interested in helping to shape a future vision for the Rockport commuter rail station area?

Join the Town of Rockport and the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) for a public forum on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018 starting a 7 p.m. at Rockport Library, 17 School Street, to learn more about an upcoming project focused on “equitable transit-oriented development,” or eTOD.

Learn more about the visioning process so far and eTOD here.

Feb
28
Wed
2018
Cohasset Master Plan Forum @ Senior Center
Feb 28 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

MAPC staff will be helping Cohasset craft a new Master Plan, focused on such issues as growth, housing, jobs and recreation.

Join the town and officials from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council to kick off the Cohasset Master Plan with a public forum on Wednesday, Feb. 28 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Senior Center, 91 Sohier St. There will be a presentation describing the master planning process, including a brief snapshot of Cohasset today to help visitors envision what they’d like to see in town for the future.

Learn more here or visit the Cohasset Master Plan Facebook page.

May
16
Wed
2018
Landline Vision Plan Announcement & Celebration Trail Ride @ Malden Riverwalk
May 16 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sep
12
Wed
2018
Ride-Hailing Partnerships Forum @ MassDOT Board Room (Second Floor)
Sep 12 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Come learn how agencies throughout the state have partnered with ride-hailing companies like Uber and Lyft to help solve their transportation problems.

This event is open to all agencies currently contracting or interested in contracting with ride-hailing companies to help meet their transportation needs; including Regional Transit Authorities, Transportation Management Associations, Councils on Aging, non-profits, and municipalities.
The forum’s speakers, who will represent agencies that have developed partnerships with ride-hailing companies, will share their experiences, participate in a roundtable discussion, and answer questions about the dos and don’ts of working with transportation network companies.
Attendees will be able to ask questions, share their own perspectives, and join in on the conversation.
Dec
5
Wed
2018
SWAP MetroCommon Breakfast & Lunch @ Dean College Campus Center
Dec 5 @ 8:30 am – 2:00 pm

Breakfast: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Lunch: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Dec
6
Thu
2018
MAGIC MetroCommon Breakfast & Lunch @ Battle Road Brew House
Dec 6 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Breakfast: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Lunch: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Dec
13
Thu
2018
NSPC MetroCommon Breakfast & Lunch @ The Stone Common House and Kitchen
Dec 13 @ 8:30 am – 2:00 pm

Breakfast: 8:30 AM -10:30 AM

Lunch: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Jan
28
Tue
2020
Housing Lynn Public Forum #1 @ Lynn Housing Authority & Neighborhood Development Community Room
Jan 28 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Housing Lynn Public Forum #1 @ Lynn Housing Authority & Neighborhood Development Community Room | Lynn | Massachusetts | United States

Help set housing goals for Lynn!

Are you interested in helping the City of Lynn develop a community-driven plan to promote housing opportunity for all? The City, with the support of the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), is launching “Housing Lynn: A plan for inclusive growth.” Housing Lynn will assess unmet housing need in Lynn, establish housing goals, and recommend strategies to meet them.

To learn more about Housing Lynn, including the plan’s context, timeline, and more, visit mapc.org/housing-lynn.

This first Housing Lynn forum is focused on understanding housing needs and setting priorities. Our discussion will help ensure Housing Lynn serves a broad range of Lynners, including renters and homeowners, families and those living alone, and folks of different ages, backgrounds, and income levels. Your voice is needed to ensure the plan represents all corners of this diverse community.

Free parking and Spanish interpretation available.

Oct
26
Mon
2020
Webinar: Solar Remote Permitting & Inspection Best Practices @ Online
Oct 26 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Solar Remote Permitting & Inspection Best Practices: COVID-19 Impacts and Long-Term Potential

Please join MassCEC, MAPC, and SolSmart to learn about best practices on remote permitting and inspection during COVID-19, and the long-term potential of those practices. The webinar will feature guest speakers from three Massachusetts communities; Gardner, Brockton, and Lowell. If you have questions regarding registration, please contact solar@masscec.com.

Register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7565282524044732684