Planning 101 Blog – Page 24

October Data Viz: Changing Forms of Municipal Government

Posted on October 1, 2020 at 8:01 am. Written by Annabelle Thomas Taylor

Every month, MAPC’s Data Services department is releasing maps and data visualizations covering a range of vital and interrelated topics: equity, housing, transportation, climate, arts and culture, and more. October’s […]

Six Communities Chosen for Racial Equity Municipal Action Plan Program

Posted on September 28, 2020 at 4:37 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

Six Communities Chosen for Racial Equity Municipal Action Plan (REMAP) Program Six Greater Boston communities will receive technical assistance to create and begin to implement racial equity action plans over […]

Whose Public? Questions of Spatial Justice in a Time of Public Breaking

Posted on September 11, 2020 at 11:45 am. Written by Guest Author

Whose Public? Questions of Spatial Justice in a Time of Public Breaking By Guest Author Lori Lobenstine About the Author: Lori Lobenstine co-leads the Design Studio for Social Intervention (DS4SI), […]

“Small Steps: Dances of Resilience” Premieres Sept. 9-11

Posted on September 9, 2020 at 9:56 am. Written by Elise Harmon

Small Steps: Dances of Resilience Documentary from MAPC Artist-in-Residence Hortense Gerardo premieres September 9, 10, & 11 In the beginning, Small Steps on Climate Change was a dance and embodied […]

Artists Step Up: Crisis Management and the Creative Sensibility

Posted on September 2, 2020 at 3:53 pm. Written by Annabelle Thomas Taylor

Artists Step Up: Crisis Management and Creative Sensibility Header Photo Credit: Jason Cruz Where a Covid response is innovative and cohesive, you’ll likely find artists and cultural organizations in the […]

September Data Viz: Completing the 2020 Census

Posted on September 1, 2020 at 9:33 am. Written by Annabelle Thomas Taylor

Every month, MAPC’s Data Services department is releasing maps and data visualizations covering a range of vital and interrelated topics: equity, housing, transportation, climate, arts and culture, and more. September’s […]

Everyday Unrealities: A Call for Creative Planning

Posted on August 28, 2020 at 6:27 pm. Written by Emma Boast

Artists: Cedric Douglas and Julz Roth Photographer: Rob Larsen Everyday Unrealities: A Call for Creative Planning A reflection by Arts and Culture Fellow Emma Boast It’s been nearly half a […]

New Analysis: How Much COVID-Related Housing Assistance Will MA Municipalities Need?

Posted on August 25, 2020 at 10:21 am. Written by Elise Harmon

New Data | The COVID-19 Layoff Housing Gap How Much COVID-Related Housing Assistance Will MA Municipalities Need? Published: August 25, 2020 Where in Massachusetts will residents need housing assistance once […]

How to Stay Safe During Extreme Heat In the Time of COVID

Posted on August 21, 2020 at 3:25 pm. Written by Kit Un

How to Stay Safe During Extreme Heat In the Time of COVID Extreme heat is striking the MAPC region this summer and creating challenges as communities try to stay cool. […]

MAPC Publishes Unemployment Rapid Response Plan

Posted on August 10, 2020 at 9:00 am. Written by Elise Harmon

Photo Credit: Jon Taylor MAPC Publishes Unemployment Rapid Response Plan Last week, MAPC published “A Community and Regional Rapid Response Plan: Significant Labor Force Disruptions’ and Unemployment,” which includes an […]