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Dec
16
Mon
2019
One Year Later: The Future of Transportation Commission @ Suffolk University Sargent Hall
Dec 16 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

One Year Later:

Reflecting on the Future of Transportation Commission report and what lies ahead for the Commonwealth

One year ago, Governor Baker’s Commission on the Future of Transportation released its recommendations for how to prepare the Massachusetts transportation network for the challenges of 2040. The report explored everything from the impacts of climate change to the rise of autonomous and electric vehicle technology to adopting transit-oriented land use policies.
Join us to hear members of the Commission, Mayor Kim Driscoll of Salem, and other transportation leaders reflect on the past year and consider what opportunities lie ahead to create a robust and resilient transportation system for the Commonwealth.
Coffee and networking will begin at 10:00 a.m., and the speaking portion will run from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
More details and agenda to come!
For more information, please contact Kasia Hart at khart@mapc.org
Sep
22
Tue
2020
On this Land: Reframing Public Memory @ Zoom
Sep 22 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

How do monuments and memorials shape our understanding of place—and what we choose to forget? And how might we reframe public memory to address the harmful legacy of colonialism in our region? This artist panel will consider how remembering and forgetting of Indigenous peoples and colonial history shaped the landscape and collective consciousness of Greater Boston—and the necessary role of Indigenous artists in shaping more just public spaces.

Sep
29
Tue
2020
Future Histories: The Case for Creative Commemoration @ Zoom
Sep 29 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Reclaim? Recontextualize? Relocate? Remove? What should we do with monuments that no longer reflect our shared history and collective values (or never did to begin with)? This conversation among artists, designers, and educators will explore how creative commemoration can help us see the past and present in a new light—and chart a path toward more just futures. 

Jun
8
Tue
2021
Revive Arts Indicators: Survey Results and Outdoor Programming @ Zoom
Jun 8 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Join us for a conversation with staff from Franklin, Boston, Beverly, and Arlington as they chart a path to response and recovery for artists and arts organizations. We will be sharing preliminary findings of our regional survey and discussing how to provide more outdoor cultural programming as a safe COVID-19 strategy.

Jun
22
Tue
2021
Creative COVID-19 Communications Virtual Gallery Event
Jun 22 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

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 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 artists and receive links to the artworks available for digital download and sharing!

Learn more about the project at www.mapc.org/covid19-art.

Aug
18
Wed
2021
Exploring Together: Navigating Hybrid Engagement Session 1 @ Zoom Conference
Aug 18 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Exploring Together: Navigating Hybrid Engagement Session 1 @ Zoom Conference
Session 1

Emerging Practices & Challenges

Wednesday, August 18 | 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
We will kick-off this four-part series by hearing from our municipal colleagues on what is working, as well as the challenges they are facing when conducting hybrid meetings.
This working workshop will highlight what hybrid meetings might look like and what folks should prepare for as we head into the Fall.
Sep
29
Wed
2021
Exploring Together: Navigating Hybrid Engagement Session 2 @ Zoom Conference
Sep 29 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Exploring Together: Navigating Hybrid Engagement Session 2 @ Zoom Conference
Session 2

Facilitation & Meeting Design

Wednesday, September 29 | 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
As the world continues to adapt in the continued wake of a global pandemic, we are emerging into an era of flexible meeting experiences. Many municipalities and community engagement practitioners are exploring the possibility of hybrid meetings, offering online and in-person public participation.
Join us for a workshop series focused on shared practices and tools for hosting a successful meeting that bridges remote and in person participation. We will explore meeting facilitation and design, technology needs, and current state law and policy debates that will have an impact on municipal meeting policies moving forward.
Oct
20
Wed
2021
Exploring Together: Navigating Hybrid Engagement Session 3 @ Zoom Conference
Oct 20 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Exploring Together: Navigating Hybrid Engagement Session 3 @ Zoom Conference
Session 3

Technology & Hybrid Meeting Tools

Wednesday, October 20 | 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
As the world continues to adapt in the continued wake of a global pandemic, we are emerging into an era of flexible meeting experiences. Many municipalities and community engagement practitioners are exploring the possibility of hybrid meetings, offering online and in-person public participation.
Join us for a workshop series focused on shared practices and tools for hosting a successful meeting that bridges remote and in person participation. We will explore meeting facilitation and design, technology needs, and current state law and policy debates that will have an impact on municipal meeting policies moving forward.
Nov
17
Wed
2021
Exploring Together: Navigating Hybrid Engagement Session 4 @ Zoom Conference
Nov 17 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Exploring Together: Navigating Hybrid Engagement Session 4 @ Zoom Conference
Session 4

Policies & Open Meeting Law Updates

Wednesday, November 17 | 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
As the world continues to adapt in the continued wake of a global pandemic, we are emerging into an era of flexible meeting experiences. Many municipalities and community engagement practitioners are exploring the possibility of hybrid meetings, offering online and in-person public participation.
Join us for a workshop series focused on shared practices and tools for hosting a successful meeting that bridges remote and in person participation. We will explore meeting facilitation and design, technology needs, and current state law and policy debates that will have an impact on municipal meeting policies moving forward.
Jun
15
Thu
2023
Nahant HPP Forum #2 @ Nahant Town Hall
Jun 15 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Nahant HPP Forum #2 @ Nahant Town Hall | Nahant | Massachusetts | United States
Nahant Residents! 
Do you have thoughts about housing policies and opportunities to expand Nahant’s housing stock? We want to hear from you!
The Nahant Housing Plan Advisory Committee is working with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) to create a housing plan. We’re proposing draft recommendations for strategies that aim to lower housing costs and introduce new housing options for all Nahanters.

Doors Open: 7:00 p.m.  |  Forum Begins: 7:30 p.m.

Register to join us for this Forum here

Learn more about his project here.