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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.

Jun
30
Tue
2020
Webinar: Shared Streets and Spaces—Navigating MassDOT’s New Grant Program @ Zoom
Jun 30 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Hosted in partnership with the Massachusetts Association of Regional Planning Agencies (MARPA) and MassDOT

Hear from MassDOT, the Barr Foundation, and the Operational Services Division on how cities and towns can apply for the new MassDOT Shared Streets and Spaces grant program.

In addition to an overview of the program from MassDOT, we will learn more about the technical assistance available through the Barr Foundation and representatives from the Operation Services Division will discuss how municipalities may purchase materials needed for their pilots using OSD’s statewide contracts.

Click here to register in advance.

Click here to learn more about MAPC’s webinars.

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

Sep
9
Thu
2021
Webinar: Economic Development ARPA Funding & Programs @ Zoom
Sep 9 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Municipal Webinar

Economic Development Administration American rescue plan act programs and funding

Thursday, September 9| Noon – 1 p.m.

The Economic Development Administration received $3 billion in supplemental funding to assist communities in their economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.

EDA is making funding available through six innovative “challenges.” This webinar will review those funding categories and provide guidance about eligible projects, submitting applications, and developing partnerships.

Read more about EDA’s ARPA funding and the six challenges here.

After you register for this webinar, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Sep
15
Wed
2021
Webinar: How Municipalities Can Make Meaningful Investments with ARPA Dollars @ Zoom
Sep 15 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Municipal Webinar

How Municipalities can make meaningful investments with ARPA dollars

Wednesday, September 15| 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Massachusetts cities and towns have received $3.4 billion dollars through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)’s State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. These dollars present an opportunity to make critical investments in communities and especially those that were disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. This federal funding can help set the stage for an equitable and resilient recovery.

Join us for a discussion with Doug Howgate from the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation on how cities and towns can make these strategic investments for a more prosperous and equitable region.

Speakers include:

  • Lizzi Weyant, Director of Government Affairs, Metropolitan Area Planning Council
  • Doug Howgate, Executive Vice President, Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

May
24
Wed
2023
Webinar: Federal Economic Development Funding Opportunities @ Zoom (Virtual)
May 24 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

Greater Boston Area municipalities: please join us for this webinar focused on the current EDA funding opportunities available.

Please register here.

Jun
8
Thu
2023
Information Session | Tech Hubs Opportunity
Jun 8 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

MAPC is holding an additional information session on Tech Hubs opportunity.

MAPC’s aims are to respond to questions and serve as a resource to those interested in pursuing funding available through the Tech Hubs Program. This session will provide a more detailed understanding of the application process, eligibility criteria, and connect you with other interested parties.

This opportunity is for government entities, higher education institutions, tech industry groups, economic development organizations, workforce organizations, and other potential consortia members.

If you are interested in attending, please contact Raul Gonzalez at rgonzalez@mapc.org.

Mar
5
Tue
2024
Massachusetts Economic Development Upcoming Grant Opportunities @ Zoom (Virtual)
Mar 5 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Massachusetts Economic Development Upcoming Grant Opportunities @ Zoom (Virtual)

Join the MAPC Economic Development Team for this webinar to learn more about three funding opportunities available now through the Commonwealth.

The presentation will provide insight into how MAPC can support your municipality to prepare and apply for grants available through the Commonwealth.

We are excited to announce our panel of speakers:
  • Julie Pierce, Economic Development Director, Town of Acton
  • Patrick Shannon, Community One Stop Coordinator, Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development. (EOED)

Register to join us for this webinar

We will discuss the following grant opportunities:

Questions? Please contact Gurdeep Kaur (gkaur@mapc.org)