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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 […]

MAPC joins the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities

Posted on June 28, 2024 at 1:06 pm. Written by Tim Viall

MAPC joins the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities . Boston – June 28, 2024 – With the support of a number of mayors and town administrators, and with […]

Municipal Officials Stand Behind ‘Transfer Fee’ as Critical Tool for Keeping Region Affordable

Posted on May 9, 2024 at 3:09 pm. Written by Tim Viall

Municipal Officials Stand Behind ‘Transfer Fee’ as Critical Tool for Keeping Region Affordable . Boston – May 9, 2024 – The Metropolitan Mayors Coalition and communities across the Metropolitan Area […]

MAPC Awards More Than $500k to 22 Local Projects

Posted on May 3, 2024 at 11:29 am. Written by Tim Viall

Metropolitan Area Planning Council Awards More Than $500k to 22 Local Projects Arlington, Ashland, Beverly, Boxborough, Chelsea, Danvers, Everett, Framingham, Holliston, Hopkinton, Hudson, Lynn, Malden, Marblehead, Maynard, Medford, Medway, Milford, […]

Eleven Communities Selected for Racial Equity Advancement & Collaborative Hub (REACH) Cohort

Posted on April 25, 2024 at 12:38 pm. Written by Tim Viall

Eleven Communities Selected for Racial Equity Advancement & Collaborative Hub (REACH) Cohort Acton, Arlington, Framingham, Hamilton, Hudson, Lowell, Lynn, Malden, Milton, Natick, and Salem are participating Boston – April 25, […]

MAPC Promotes Jessie Partridge Guerrero to Director of Data Services

Posted on April 4, 2024 at 11:34 am. Written by Tim Viall

MAPC Promotes Jessie Partridge Guerrero to Director of Data Services Boston – April 4, 2024 – The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) has named Jessie Partridge Guerrero as the agency’s […]

Four Semifinalist Artists Announced for Lex250 Monument

Posted on February 26, 2024 at 1:37 pm. Written by Tim Viall

Four Semifinalist Artists Announced for Lex250 Monument The artists are developing concepts to honor the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington. LEXINGTON – February 26, 2024 – Following a […]