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.
MAGIC Legislative Breakfast: Town Officials & Legislators Discuss Local, Regional Priorities
Attendees of the Minuteman Advisory Group on Interlocal Coordination (MAGIC) Legislative Breakfast heard from four state legislators over quiche and […]
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Senate Budget: MAPC Call to Action
Help us support smart growth and regional collaboration in the budget by contacting your state senator today. Last week, the […]
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Strategies for Addressing Common Concerns during Planning Processes
Planners can often predict the concerns residents will raise during planning processes. “Our schools are already at capacity.” “The traffic […]
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Spark: Weigh in On MetroCommon 2050 Goals
There are some things your Greater Boston city or town can’t do on its own. Those issues are bigger than […]
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Addressing the Opioid Epidemic: How MA Cities and Towns are Connecting People to Services
The Chelsea Hub and Revere’s Substance Use Disorder Initiatives are highlighted in MAPC’s Connecting People to Services. Cities and towns […]
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Gearing Up to Ramp Down: Preparing Your Municipality to Manage Peak Demand
With spring on its way and the weather warming up, communities around the Greater Boston region are starting to plan […]
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