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MAPC’s Zoning Atlas, a data product years in the making, makes zoning information for all 101 of the region’s cities and towns available to the public. We invite you to join us to learn more about how to explore, use, and provide feedback on the data, and to hear more about why transparent municipal zoning information is a critical resource for the future of Greater Boston
Join us for the premiere of “Living Together,” an original short film by Mariona Lloretta. It’s the stories of five Greater Boston residents, their lived experience, and their hope for the place we all call home.
What are the sources of outdoor air pollution? How does outdoor air pollution impact indoor environments? What should we consider when planning for healthy, indoor air environments? What are the health impacts of these air pollutants? What do we know about improving indoor air quality?
A panel of experts will answer these questions and more at the first webinar in our series about indoor air quality. Panelist presentations will be followed up a Q&A.
States and local government can advance policies and practices that reduce exposure to air pollution, and many have already begun this work.
A panel of experts will share examples of policies to improve indoor air qualities in homes. Panelist presentations will be followed up a Q&A.
Special Council Meeting
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
This Special Council meeting is being conducted remotely via Zoom video conference, consistent with Governor Baker’s Executive Order of March 12, 2020 and as extended by S.2475, signed by Governor Baker on June 16, 2021. S.2475 also allows town councils, state boards, and other bodies to hold remote public meetings until April 1, 2022. To provide public access to the meeting while limiting the potential for abuse of videoconferencing technology (i.e. Zoom Bombing), members of the public may view the proceedings at www.youtube.com/MAPCMetroBoston.
We’ll hear from experts on retrofitting suburbia, get a first look at MAPC’s interactive report and website, and discuss opportunities for you to transform suburban space to meet new needs.
Creating an Equitable and Resilient Region: MetroCommon 2050 Launch
For information about the North Suburban Planning Council and North Shore Task Force Legislative Breakfast, please contact the Subregional Coordinators:
Christian Brandt (NSTF)
cbrandt@mapc.org
and
Alex Koppelman (NSPC)
akoppelman@mapc.org
Information about the NSPC can be found here.
Information about the NSTF can be found here.
Part of the “Rooted in Nature: Indigenous Knowledge and Climate Resiliency” online speaker series, this presentation will delve into the intricate connection between traditional ecological knowledge and the Wampanoag perspective. Guest speakers: Linda Coombs and Bret Stearns
It will trace the evolution and expression of their worldview up until the time of initial contact. The discussion will cover how the Wampanoag people managed to preserve certain traditions despite colonization’s challenges. Moreover, it will emphasize the critical contemporary implications of these dynamics, particularly underscoring the pivotal role of the Wampanoag perspective in strengthening climate resiliency efforts in the present day.