Planning 101 Blog – Page 41

Housing Production and School Enrollment: Not as Simple as the Birds and the Bees

Posted on November 6, 2017 at 12:05 pm. Written by Karen Adelman

Please read brief for substantiation and full discussion Step into a community meeting about a new housing development, and you’re likely to hear a conversation about school enrollment. The question […]

The Switch to an Electric Vehicle

Posted on November 1, 2017 at 3:10 pm. Written by Kit Un

Following the Fall Council Meeting, attendees had an exciting opportunity to ride and test drive electric vehicles. The Drive Electric Vehicle Event co-hosted by MAPC and the Department of […]

Solsmart Designations and Clean Energy Forum Recap

Posted on October 27, 2017 at 1:47 pm. Written by Kit Un

On October 11th, the Clean Energy team engaged over 100 stakeholders at Boston’s District Hall, on how to take a holistic approach to net zero planning & strategies to start achieving […]

2017 Fall Council Meeting and Drive Electric Vehicle Event Recap

Posted on October 26, 2017 at 2:57 pm. Written by Kit Un

On Wednesday, October 25th, MAPC held its annual Fall Council Meeting at the Quincy Marriott. The meeting brought together over 100 Council Members, staff, and officers; with special guests […]

Launch of LEAD and Net Zero Planning Websites

Posted on October 11, 2017 at 9:00 am. Written by Kit Un

As part of the Clean Energy Team’s new campaign, Zero to 101: Bringing Net Zero to 101 Cities and Towns and Beyond, we launched two web-based resources at our Clean […]

MAPC on a Roll: Hazard Mitigation Plan

Posted on October 5, 2017 at 10:01 am. Written by Kit Un

Since 2005, MAPC has completed FEMA Hazard Mitigation Plans for 82 of our communities, and we have prepared 5-year plan updates for 50 cities and towns. Hazard mitigation is the effort […]

Creative Placemaking Forum: Forging Community Development and Creative Communities

Posted on October 5, 2017 at 8:16 am. Written by Kit Un

Hosted by the Mel King Institute, MAPC co-sponsored an innovative forum with MACDC and MASSCreative to highlight the stepping stones and barriers in advancing creative placemaking. This summer, the Mel […]

Massive Rescue Exercise Coordinated by MAPC staff

Posted on October 3, 2017 at 10:03 am. Written by Kit Un

During the month of September, a massive three-day terrorism-based emergency response exercise was held at Joint Base Cape Cod. The exercise was funded by the Massachusetts Homeland Security Regions with […]

Successful Community Engagement Event at Everett’s Village Fest

Posted on September 25, 2017 at 3:38 pm. Written by Kit Un

This past Saturday, September 23rd, the MAPC team held a very successful community participation exercise for the update to Everett’s open space and recreation plan! The City of Everett held […]

Net Zero Planning: Know your Resources!

Posted on September 14, 2017 at 12:47 pm. Written by Kit Un

Webinar on Upcoming Net Zero Resources On Tuesday, September 12, MAPC’s Clean Energy Department’s Environmental Fellow, Mayra Cruz delivered a fantastic webinar on Net Planning resources that can be beneficial […]