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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.

A map of eastern Massachusetts showing the compliance status of MBTA Communities. The MAPC region is outlined in black.

Celebrating Progress on MBTA Communities

October 23, 2024

Celebrating Progress on MBTA Communities By Sukanya Sharma, Senior Regional Land Use Planner, and Matt Walsh, Government Affairs Policy Analyst […]

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2024 MARPA-DLS Conference Highlights Statewide Opportunities, Strengths

October 16, 2024

2024 MARPA-DLS Conference Highlights Statewide Opportunities, Strengths October 08, 2024 – Municipal and planning staff from Nantucket to the Berkshires […]

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A photograph taken from a rooftop, showing wireless networking equipment in the foreground, with the Boston city skyline visible in the background.

Unlocking Digital Equity: What’s the Wi-Fi Password?

September 6, 2024

Unlocking Digital Equity: What’s the Wi-Fi Password? Abigail Cohen, a former American Connection Corps member who served at MAPC, reflects […]

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A wind turbine and factory are seen from a window of a moving train traveling to Salem, Massachusetts

A Spotlight on the Priority Climate Action Plan

August 26, 2024

Preparing Greater Boston for a Changing Climate: A Spotlight on the Priority Climate Action Plan Aug. 26, 2024 – Climate […]

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Two triple decker condo units in South Boston.

Maximizing Affordability Without Minimizing the Effectiveness of Section 3A

August 12, 2024

Maximizing Affordability Without Minimizing the Effectiveness of Section 3A By Alexis Smith, RA, Principal Housing Planner An earlier version of […]

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Photo is of the Massachusetts Old State House in Boston historic city center, located close to landmark Beacon Hill and Freedom Trail.

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

August 6, 2024

2024 End of Formal Session Legislative Outcomes: MAPC Priorities and Interest Areas For questions, please contact Leah Robins, Norman Abbott, […]

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