Planning 101 Blog – Page 12

Are Strip Malls Key to Solving Greater Boston’s Housing Woes?

Posted on January 14, 2022 at 3:16 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

Click to view interactive map Could the humble strip mall hold the keys to unlocking a thriving economic future for the suburbs of Greater Boston? New research released this week […]

MAPC Analysis: MBTA Communities Multifamily Zoning Requirement

Posted on January 12, 2022 at 12:54 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

The new multifamily zoning requirement could be a tremendous opportunity for the region and its municipalities. This web page is a resource for stakeholders looking to learn more about […]

Access COVID-19 Digital Vaccine Card with “My Vax Records”

Posted on January 10, 2022 at 3:01 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

Go to the Baker-Polito Administration’s press release for more information.

Resources for Cities and Towns Responding to Omicron

Posted on January 5, 2022 at 5:21 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

COVID cases are surging, largely due to the highly transmissible Omicron variant. Fortunately, there are steps we can take immediately to keep people safe and out of the hospital. Throughout […]

Proof-of-vaccination requirement offers critical public health, economic benefits

Posted on January 4, 2022 at 9:19 am. Written by Kasia Hart

This comic by Lillian Lee encouraging vaccination is one of many free public health messaging artworks commissioned by MAPC and free to use. Learn more: www.mapc.org/covid19-art. Proof-of-vaccination requirement offers critical […]

COVID-19 Rapid Test Kits Available to Municipalities

Posted on December 30, 2021 at 9:27 am. Written by Elise Harmon

The Baker-Polito administration announced on Wednesday, December 29 that new contracts with COVID-19 at-home test manufacturers will allow municipalities and other eligible entities to order rapid test kits at state-negotiated […]

Statement: State should follow Boston’s lead on indoor vaccine requirements

Posted on December 20, 2021 at 10:18 am. Written by Elise Harmon

Today, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu took an important step forward to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. By requiring proof of vaccination to enter restaurants, gyms, and other public […]

Breaking Transmission: Indoor Mask Policies in Greater Boston

Posted on December 20, 2021 at 9:31 am. Written by Elise Harmon

With indoor masking policies varying between Greater Boston’s cities and towns, it can be confusing to figure out which municipalities—and how many—require masks indoors. Today, MAPC released an interactive map […]

Funding Opportunity: MAPC’s Technical Assistance Program

Posted on December 17, 2021 at 12:12 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

Interested in working with MAPC on a project? We are currently soliciting ideas for projects that will commence in the winter and spring of 2022. This week, MAPC released a […]

Keep Cool Somerville: Grants Piloted Small-Scale Projects

Posted on December 16, 2021 at 9:13 am. Written by Elise Harmon

Keep Cool Somerville: Grants Piloted Small Scale Projects In the summer of 2021, the City of Somerville and Metropolitan Area Planning Council gave six community organizations grants to build resilience […]