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Planning101

Planning101

Creating a more sustainable, equitable, collaborative, and climate-resilient region.

Planning101 is a space for MAPC staff to share their wealth of knowledge on different topics. This blog covers a diverse range of issues that include transportation, clean energy, land use, environment, public health, local government, equity, the innovative usage of public data, and the process of creating digital tools.

The Need for Detailed Data on our Existing Affordable Housing Stock

December 16, 2025

The Need for Detailed Data on our Existing Affordable Housing Stock By Adam Ploetz, AICP, Manager of Housing & Neighborhood […]

What is Joint Rule 10? Priority Legislation Reaches an Important Step

December 3, 2025

What is Joint Rule 10? Priority Legislation Reaches an Important Step By MAPC’s Government Affairs Team December 3, 2025 – […]

This Playbook Helps Municipalities and Community Partners Prepare for Local Climate Impacts

December 2, 2025

This Playbook Helps Municipalities and Community Partners Prepare for Local Climate Impacts By Emma Zehner, Senior Clean Energy and Climate […]

2025 Fall Council Meeting Highlights Arts & Culture, Local Leaders Awarded

November 3, 2025

2025 Fall Council Meeting Highlights Arts & Culture, Local Leaders Awarded Nov. 3, 2025 – Representatives from the 101 cities […]

MAPC’s MESM Academy Kicks Off to Support Municipal Energy Managers

October 29, 2025

MAPC’s MESM Academy Kicks Off to Support Municipal Energy Managers By Samikshya Dhami, Clean Energy and Climate Planner I; Julia […]

From Local Sheltering to Regional Resilience: How Communities Are Getting Ready for Emergencies

October 23, 2025

From Local Sheltering to Regional Resilience: How Communities Are Getting Ready for Emergencies By Elizabeth Robert, Emergency Preparedness Manager Pictured: […]