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Baker-Polito Administration and Local Officials Sign Regional Agreement for Autonomous Vehicle Testing

Posted on June 22, 2018 at 4:49 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

The new agreement streamlines and standardizes the process for companies seeking to test Autonomous Vehicles on Massachusetts roadways.

MAPC Issues Statement on Demise of Fair Share Initiative

Posted on June 18, 2018 at 4:38 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

Amanda Linehan Communications Manager, MAPC 617-933-0705 alinehan@mapc.org For immediate release: Monday, June 18, 2018 MAPC Issues Statement on Demise of Fair Share Initiative BOSTON — The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) today issued a statement in reaction to the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court decision that the so-called Fair Share Amendment should not be placed on […]

Help Shape the Future of the Chelsea Creek Waterfront

Posted on June 5, 2018 at 2:35 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

June 11 meeting on upcoming Municipal Harbor Plan For Immediate Release: Monday, June 4, 2018 CHELSEA – Do you live, work, or own a business in Chelsea? Are you interested in helping to shape the future of development along the Chelsea Creek waterfront and harbor? Join the City of Chelsea, Utile, the Urban Harbors Institute, […]

Help Envision Future Housing for Winchester

Posted on May 31, 2018 at 10:03 am. Written by Elise Harmon

For immediate release: Tuesday, May 29, 2018 ‘Housing Production Plan’ will identify housing need and shape town’s housing goals for the future WINCHESTER – Do you live in Winchester? Are you interested in helping to shape a vision for housing in your community? Join the Town of Winchester and the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) […]

Help kick off the ‘LandLine’ regional trail network for Greater Boston!

Posted on May 15, 2018 at 1:09 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

Join MAPC and the City of Malden to launch the new LandLine Trail and Greenway plan, a network of connected and protected walking & biking routes across Metro Boston, 5/16 @ 10 a.m. MALDEN – Are you a bike commuter, cycling enthusiast, someone who enjoys walking, or just interested in getting out of your […]

Help Shape the Future of Winchester

Posted on April 26, 2018 at 10:25 am. Written by Elise Harmon

Master Plan project will shape future growth, amenities in town Amanda Linehan Communications Manager Metropolitan Area Planning Council 617-933-0705 alinehan@mapc.org For Immediate Release: Wednesday, April 25, 2018 WINCHESTER – Do you live in Winchester? Are you interested in helping to shape the community’s future? Join town officials and staff from the Metropolitan Area Planning […]

MAPC Selects LimeBike, Spin for 15-Community Regional Bike Share System

Posted on April 13, 2018 at 10:36 am. Written by Elise Harmon

Regional effort will bring bike share to over 600,000 people in Metro Boston’s inner suburbs by summer 2018 Boston – The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) has announced that LimeBike and Spin are the two vendors selected to provide dock-less bike share services for 15 participating communities in Metro Boston this year, including Arlington, Bedford, […]

HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF OPEN SPACE IN REVERE!

Posted on April 11, 2018 at 1:08 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

April 17 community forum to gather public feedback For Immediate Release: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 REVERE – Do you live in Revere? Are you interested in helping to shape the future of open space and recreation in your community? Join the City of Revere and the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) for an Open Space […]

TO BE RESCHEDULED: Help Envision Future Economic Development in Norwell!

Posted on February 26, 2018 at 8:48 am. Written by Elise Harmon

Norwell is working with MAPC to create an economic development strategy that helps support local business and responds to the needs of community members.

Norwood’s Draft Hazard Mitigation Plan to be Presented at March 12 Public Meeting

Posted on February 22, 2018 at 4:08 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

Meeting to present the 2018 update of Norwood’s Hazard Mitigation Plan and solicit public comments Who: Norwood residents, business owners, representatives of non-profit organizations and institutions, and others who are interested in preventing and reducing damage from natural hazards. What: At the Norwood Planning Board meeting on Monday, March 12 at 7 p.m., a presentation […]