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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.

Building a Cool Culture in the Lower Mystic: The Summer 2026 Cool Communications Campaign

June 23, 2026

Massachusetts residents are no strangers to inclement weather conditions – preparing for winter weather is part of our culture. Extreme […]

Cooling our Blocks

June 11, 2026

Cooling does not only happen on the individual or building scale – it can also be done on the neighborhood […]

Cool Communications

June 9, 2026

Building heat resilience means building effective communication networks, so you can reach people before the next heat wave hits. Awareness […]

2025 Fall Council Meeting Highlights Arts & Culture, Local Leaders Awarded

November 3, 2025

2025 Fall Council Meeting Highlights Arts & Culture, Local Leaders Awarded Nov. 3, 2025 – Representatives from the 101 cities […]

Update on the Final FY26 Budget

July 7, 2025

Update on the Final FY26 Budget Questions? Contact the MAPC Government Affairs Department: Leah Robins, Norman Abbott, and Georgia Barlow […]

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 […]