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Planning101

Talking Smart Growth for 101 Communities in Greater Boston

Planning101 is a space for MAPC staff to share their wealth of knowledge on topics related to smart growth and regional collaboration. 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.

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Massachusetts Advances EV Adoption with New Rebate Program and “Right to Charge” Rule

January 6, 2025

Massachusetts Advances EV Adoption with New Rebate Program and “Right to Charge” Rule By Alison Felix, AICP, Principal Planner and […]

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2024 End of Formal Session Legislative Outcomes: MAPC Priorities and Interest Areas

January 6, 2025

2024 End of Formal Session Legislative Outcomes: MAPC Priorities and Interest Areas Written by the MAPC Government Affairs Department: Leah […]

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Year in Review: Partnering to Advance Climate Mitigation and Resilience Across Our Region

December 19, 2024

Year in Review: Partnering to Advance Climate Mitigation and Resilience Across Our Region December 20, 2024 – In 2024, we […]

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Right-Sizing Parking: A Key to Unlocking Housing Opportunity Under MBTA Communities

December 16, 2024

Right-Sizing Parking: A Key to Unlocking Housing Opportunity Under MBTA Communities By Adi Nochur, Senior Transportation Planner December 16, 2024 […]

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A Busy Summer at the DPU: Part 1 – Municipal Aggregation

November 20, 2024

A Busy Summer at the DPU: Part 1 – Municipal Aggregation By Jeremy Koo, Assistant Director of Clean Energy The […]

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Regional Emergency Preparedness and Response Efforts Heralded in Haverhill

November 14, 2024

Regional Emergency Preparedness and Response Efforts Heralded in Haverhill By Jenifer Wallitsch, Emergency Preparedness Specialist November 14, 2024 – The Metropolitan […]

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