BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//MAPC - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.mapc.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for MAPC
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20230312T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20231105T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20240310T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20241103T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T113000
DTSTAMP:20260623T160724
CREATED:20250929T173124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T173124Z
UID:10000226-1761040800-1761046200@www.mapc.org
SUMMARY:EMHCC October Meeting: Exploring Historic District Bylaws\, Guidelines\, and Rules
DESCRIPTION:This webinar\, hosted by the Eastern Massachusetts Historical Commission Coalition (EMHCC)\, will explore how historic district bylaws and guidelines can be updated to meet the specificity of today’s laws\, including state climate and housing laws\, while tracing the history of Massachusetts preservation frameworks and highlighting regulatory authority\, best practices\, local approaches\, and funding. \nSpeakers will include: \n\nMichael Steinitz (Massachusetts Historical Commission) sharing the history of historic preservation frameworks in Massachusetts.\nMarilyn Fenollosa (Historic Preservation Attorney) explaining commission authority and why clear rules matter.\nSarah Scott (MAPC) discussing how commissions can align their work with preservation standards and community goals.\nLindsay Randall (MAPC) sharing about the Marblehead Sustainable Heritage project’s process of updating guidelines to integrate clean energy while maintaining historic character.\n\nRegister for this webinar \nThis is a virtual meeting and will be recorded and posted online afterwards.
URL:https://www.mapc.org/event/emhcc-october-meeting-exploring-historic-district-bylaws-guidelines-and-rules/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mapc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/EMHCC-logo.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T110000
DTSTAMP:20260623T160724
CREATED:20250818T143937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T150341Z
UID:10000213-1757412000-1757415600@www.mapc.org
SUMMARY:Making It Public for Massachusetts Municipalities 2026 Cohort Application Info Session
DESCRIPTION:The New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA)\, in partnership with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council’s (MAPC) Arts and Culture Department (MAPC)\, is pleased to invite municipalities in Massachusetts to participate in the Making It Public (MIP) for Massachusetts Municipalities’ 2026 cohort. Deadline to apply is Monday\, September 29\, 2025 at 11:59pm. \nThis session is geared towards municipal staff interested in participating in the 2026 cohort. \nRegister to Attend the Virtual Info Session \nLearn More About the Making It Public Program and How to Apply on the Webpage
URL:https://www.mapc.org/event/making-it-public-for-massachusetts-2026-cohort-application-info-session/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Subregions,Community Engagement,Arts & Culture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mapc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Making-Public-Web-Header-2023-e1725569771779.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T120000
DTSTAMP:20260623T160724
CREATED:20250303T211520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T211616Z
UID:10000183-1742898600-1742904000@www.mapc.org
SUMMARY:Webinar | Integrating ADUs in Historic Communities: Policy\, History\, and Practice
DESCRIPTION:Join the Eastern Massachusetts Historical Commission Coalition (EMHCC) for a discussion on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in historic landscapes. \nThis session will explore the role of ADUs in historic communities\, covering planning considerations\, their historical presence\, and examples of communities successfully integrating ADUs while maintaining historic character. \nThe program will include: \n\nAn overview of ADU planning and policy by MAPC experts.\nA historical perspective on ADUs from Jim O’Connell\, author of The Hub’s Metropolis.\nA presentation from the Salem Historic Commission on their approach to ADUs and historic preservation.\nA moderated Q&A session.\n\nRegister to Join Us!
URL:https://www.mapc.org/event/webinar-integrating-adus-in-historic-communities-policy-history-and-practice/
LOCATION:Zoom (Virtual)
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Housing,Arts & Culture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mapc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/EMHCC-logo.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T110000
DTSTAMP:20260623T160724
CREATED:20240827T191710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T135326Z
UID:10000096-1729591200-1729594800@www.mapc.org
SUMMARY:EMHCC Webinar | Funding History & Heritage Projects
DESCRIPTION:Join the Eastern Massachusetts Historical Commission Coalition (EMHCC) for this webinar which will cover local funding opportunities for heritage preservation projects.  \nPanel of Speakers: \n\nJennifer Doherty (Massachusetts Historical Commission) covering Survey and Planning (S&P) and Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund (MPPF) grants. \n\n\nElizabeth O’Connell (State Archives) discussing State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) programs\, including the veteran’s heritage grant. \n\n\nDottie Fulginiti and Geetha Rao Ramani (MassDevelopment) presenting on the Underutilized Properties program and examples of projects it can fund. \n\n\nNorman Abbott (MAPC) covering District Local Technical Assistance (DLTA) and Grant Assistance Program (GAP) funding\, which support local projects and enhance competitive grant applications. \n\n  \nRegister to Join Us for this Webinar
URL:https://www.mapc.org/event/emhcc-webinar-history-and-heritage-funding/
LOCATION:Zoom (Virtual)
CATEGORIES:Subregions,Arts & Culture
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T140000
DTSTAMP:20260623T160724
CREATED:20240828T180003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T145828Z
UID:10000098-1726578000-1726581600@www.mapc.org
SUMMARY:ACR Speaker Series Webinar | Shade is Social Justice: How the City of Cambridge Tackles Heat Mitigation
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the next Accelerating Climate Resilience 2024 Speaker Series webinar “Shade is Social Justice: How the City of Cambridge Tackles Heat Mitigation.”  \nIn this session\, we will explore the ways that art\, culture\, and climate came together to advance social justice. Learn more about the process; from procurement to community engagement to the ‘why’ for each artist involved.     \nLearn from the artists and designers of these art installations!    \n\nClaudia Zarazua (facilitator)\, Arts & Cultural Planning Director at City of Cambridge\nMatthew Akira Okazaki\, Professor of Practice in Architecture at Tufts University & Founder\, Field Office & Principal\, Architecture for Public Benefit \nJeff Goldenson\, M.S.\, Founder of buildingways \nAlejandro Saldarriaga Rubio\, Founder of Alsar –Atelier & Visiting Assistant Professor  at Northeastern University \nGabriel Cira\, Professor in the History of Art at MassArt \n\nRegister to Join Us
URL:https://www.mapc.org/event/acr-speaker-series-webinar-shade-is-social-justice-how-the-city-of-cambridge-tackles-heat-mitigation/
LOCATION:Zoom (Virtual)
CATEGORIES:Transportation,Clean Energy,Clean Energy,Environment,Environment,Arts & Culture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mapc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/ACR-Background.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T110000
DTSTAMP:20260623T160724
CREATED:20240824T015304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T145620Z
UID:10000083-1726048800-1726052400@www.mapc.org
SUMMARY:2025 Making It Public Cohort Information Session
DESCRIPTION:The New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA) in partnership with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council’s (MAPC) is pleased to invite municipalities in Massachusetts to participate in the Making it Public for MA Municipalities 2025 cohort. \nApplications are due on September 30\, 2024. Join us for this information session to learn more about Making It Public Massachusetts 2025. \nRegister to Join Us (registration is required) \nLearn More About Making IT Public 2025
URL:https://www.mapc.org/event/2025-making-it-public-cohort-information-session/
LOCATION:Zoom (Virtual)
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mapc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Making-Public-Web-Header-2023-e1725569771779.png
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR