Communities and Artists Collaborate to “Build a Cool Culture” in Response to Extreme Heat

Communities and Artists Collaborate to “Build a Cool Culture” in Response to Extreme Heat MAPC, Mystic River Watershed Association, City of Chelsea, City of Malden, City of Everett, City of […]

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Comment Period on MAPC’s 2025–2030 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Now Open

Comment Period on MAPC’s 2025–2030 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Now Open Public comments will be accepted from Friday, June 20 through Monday, July 21, 2025. June 20, 2025 – BOSTON […]

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Mass. Mayors and Officials Issue Statement on ICE Actions in Local Communities

Mass. Mayors and Officials Issue Statement on ICE Actions in Local Communities June 13, 2025 – BOSTON – “For the past several weeks, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials have […]

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Mayors and Managers from 17 Communities Commit to New Climate Goals at Boston Museum of Science

Mayors and Managers from 17 Communities Commit to New Climate Goals at Boston Museum of Science The communities include Arlington, Boston, Braintree, Brookline, Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Lynn, Malden, Melrose, Medford, […]

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Need for Income-Restricted, Affordable Rental Housing Far Outweighs Supply in Massachusetts

Need for Income-Restricted, Affordable Rental Housing Far Outweighs Supply in Massachusetts A new study provides a clear view of the scale of demand for affordable housing and a detailed accounting […]

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Metro Mayors Statement on Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Grant Program

Metro Mayors Statement on Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Grant Program April 22, 2025 – The Metro Mayors Coalition decries the Trump Administration’s decision to cancel $90 million in FEMA […]

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MAPC Receives $1 Million to Expand Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, Access

MAPC Receives $1 Million to Expand Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, Access The funds will help pilot the deployment of non-grid tied charging solutions and expanded EV carsharing April 10, 2025 […]

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MAPC Executive Director Marc Draisen Announces June Retirement

MAPC Executive Director Marc Draisen Announces June Retirement April 9, 2025 – BOSTON – Longtime Metropolitan Area Planning Council Executive Director and former Massachusetts State Representative Marc D. Draisen has […]

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Governor Preserves Remote and Hybrid Meeting Options

MMA, MAPC, MARPA, MASC, MACC Thank Legislature, Governor for Preserving Remote and Hybrid Meeting Options March 28, 2025 – BOSTON – The Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA), Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), […]

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MAPC Opens Expression of Interest Period for Accelerating Climate Resilience Grants with Expanded Eligibility

MAPC Opens Expression of Interest Period for Accelerating Climate Resilience Grants with Expanded Eligibility Celebrating Five Years of Accelerating Climate Resilience Grants, MAPC is now accepting submissions and will host […]

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