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MAPC Statement on Supreme Judicial Court 3A Ruling

Posted on January 8, 2025 at 3:14 pm. Written by Tim Viall

MAPC Statement on Supreme Judicial Court 3A Ruling Jan. 8, 2025 – “We enthusiastically welcome the Supreme Judicial Court’s decision today to uphold the MBTA Communities Act and require the […]

New, Adjusted Sources of Revenue Needed to Address the State’s Transportation Budget Deficit

Posted on November 25, 2024 at 3:02 pm. Written by Tim Viall

New, Adjusted Sources of Revenue Needed to Address the State’s Transportation Budget Deficit BOSTON – Nov. 25, 2024 – Urging the Massachusetts Legislature, Administration, and local and state leaders to […]

Statement on Clean Energy Bill

Posted on October 23, 2024 at 10:17 am. Written by Tim Viall

Statement on Clean Energy Bill October 23, 2024 – The Metropolitan Area Planning Council issued the following statement today from MAPC Deputy Executive Director, Lizzi Weyant, regarding the release of […]

City Of Lynn Joins Metro Mayors Coalition

Posted on October 23, 2024 at 10:07 am. Written by Tim Viall

City Of Lynn Joins Metro Mayors Coalition The Coalition now includes 17 municipalities working together on housing, climate, substance use and other challenges facing Metro Boston’s urban core; it formed […]

21.6m Grant To Fund Bluebike Expansion, New Transit Shuttles, Other Congestion Relief Solutions In Metro Boston

Posted on October 18, 2024 at 9:10 am. Written by Tim Viall

$21.6M Grant To Fund Bluebike Expansion, New Transit Shuttles, Other Congestion Relief Solutions In Metro Boston MAPC will work with the Healey-Driscoll Administration, Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, & other Greater Boston […]

Ride-hailing, Parking and Retail Delivery Fees Present Opportunities for Transportation Revenue

Posted on August 14, 2024 at 9:21 am. Written by Tim Viall

Ride-hailing, Parking and Retail Delivery Fees Present Opportunities for Transportation Revenue MAPC releases three policy briefings with the goal of combating the State’s transportation budget deficit BOSTON – Aug. 14, […]

MAPC Awarded Grant to Continue Heat Resilience Work through State Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program

Posted on August 13, 2024 at 11:27 am. Written by Tim Viall

MAPC Awarded Grant to Continue Heat Resilience Work through State Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program BOSTON – Aug. 13, 2024 – The Healey-Driscoll Administration awarded the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) […]

MAPC Statement on Affordable Homes Act, End of Session

Posted on August 2, 2024 at 9:24 am. Written by Tim Viall

MAPC Statement on Affordable Homes Act, End of Session Aug. 2, 2024 – “Last week, the Legislature concluded its two-year session with a flurry of action on several major bills, […]

MAPC Awarded $3M to Bring a Modular Housing Construction Facility to Greater Boston

Posted on July 25, 2024 at 1:31 pm. Written by Tim Viall

Metropolitan Area Planning Council Awarded $3M to Bring a Modular Housing Construction Facility to Greater Boston The federally-funded project encompasses advancing housing strategies, assessing local needs and barriers, and exploring […]

MAPC Receives National Recognition for Convening Indigenous Perspectives on Climate Resilience and Sustainability

Posted on July 18, 2024 at 4:56 pm. Written by Tim Viall

MAPC Receives National Recognition for Convening Indigenous Perspectives on Climate Resilience and Sustainability . The National Association of Regional Councils awarded the agency for its “Rooted in Nature: Indigenous Knowledge […]