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Planning 101: Arts and Culture

Arts and Culture

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 view of the entire room at the Symposium to Advance Equitable Heat Health Actions. Attendees can be seen sitting at tables with a small stage and two projector screens on the left side of the room.

Experts, Leaders Convene for Symposium on Heat and Health Actions

June 27, 2025

Experts, Leaders Convene for Symposium on Heat and Health Actions By Oliver Song, Environment Intern and Marine Gapihan, Clean Energy […]

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Illustration of a family having a picnic outside. Text says Stay cool outdoors, plan activities for early morning or dusk. Avoid the hottest part of the day when enjoying time outside. Learn more about how to stay cool in the heat at: mass.gov/info-details/extreme-heat-safety-tips

Ready for Summer Heat: MAPC Launches Cool Communications Campaign

June 17, 2025

Ready for Summer Heat: MAPC Launches Cool Communications Campaign By Sharon Ron, Assistant Director of Public Health June 17, 2025 […]

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Photo of the front of the Massachusetts State House. A brick and white building with columns out front, a gold dome, and a fence in front of the building.

FY26 Senate Budget Summary

May 29, 2025

FY26 Senate Budget Summary Questions? Contact the MAPC Government Affairs Department: Leah Robins, Norman Abbott, and Georgia Barlow May 29, […]

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Photo of the front of the Massachusetts State House. A brick and white building with columns out front, a gold dome, and a fence in front of the building.

FY26 Senate Ways and Means Budget Summary

May 8, 2025

FY26 Senate Ways and Means Budget Summary Questions? Contact the MAPC Government Affairs Department: Leah Robins, Norman Abbott, and Georgia […]

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A photo of legislators and state leaders standing together in the state house during Creative Sector Advocacy Week in 2024.

What to Know Before Creative Sector Advocacy Week

April 23, 2025

What to Know Before Creative Sector Advocacy Week Written by Tim Viall, Senior Communications Specialist Pictured above, state leaders, legislators, […]

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Photo of the front of the Massachusetts State House. A brick and white building with columns out front, a gold dome, and a fence in front of the building.

FY26 House Ways and Means Budget Summary

April 21, 2025

FY26 House Ways and Means Budget Summary – Bill H.4000 Questions? Contact the MAPC Government Affairs Department: Leah Robins, Norman […]

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