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Planning101

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.

A photo of MAPC Executive Director Marc Draisen addressing Annual Council Meeting attendees.

MAPC Names Legislator and Staffer of the Year at Annual Council Meeting

June 8, 2023

MAPC Names Legislator and Staffer of the Year at Annual Council Meeting June 7, 2023 – Last week, representatives from […]

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A photo of people at the Three Rivers Interlocal Council (TRIC) legislative breakfast in May 2023.

MAPC Wraps Up Spring Legislative Breakfasts

June 2, 2023

MAPC Wraps Up Spring Legislative Breakfasts June 2, 2023 – MAPC just wrapped up hosting six legislative breakfasts with seven of our subregions […]

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Codes for Climate: Reducing GHG Emissions through Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code and Specialized Code

March 30, 2023

Codes for Climate: Reducing GHG Emissions through Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code and Specialized Code   About the Stretch Code and […]

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Supporting Households as Federal Extra COVID SNAP Benefits Ends

March 15, 2023

Supporting Households as Federal Extra COVID SNAP Benefits Ends Written by Jessika Brenin, Public Health & Food Systems Planner II, […]

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DOE Funding Opportunity for MAPC Municipalities to Invest in Clean Energy Projects – Apply Now!

February 23, 2023

DOE Funding Opportunity for MAPC Municipalities to Invest in Clean Energy Projects – Apply Now! Written by Clean Energy and […]

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How Do You Evaluate Equity in Community Engagement?

February 14, 2023

How Do You Evaluate Equity in Community Engagement?  Piloting a qualitative evaluation of equitable community engagement processes Written by Gloria […]

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