Author: Amanda Linehan

Extreme Heat 101

Posted on June 8, 2026 at 9:13 am. Written by Amanda Linehan

Over the last couple of decades, heat-related deaths have risen dramatically in the U.S. even though they are largely preventable. Extreme heat can increase the risk of dehydration, heat exhaustion, […]

MARPA Gathers for District Local Technical Assistance Day at the State House

Posted on March 10, 2026 at 1:02 pm. Written by Amanda Linehan

March 5, 2026 – Executive directors and staff representing the Commonwealth’s 13 Regional Planning Agencies gathered for a day of advocacy at the State House to brief lawmakers and staff […]

House Energy Affordability Bill Summary H.5175

Posted on March 5, 2026 at 11:23 am. Written by Amanda Linehan

House Energy Affordability Bill Summary H.5175 Questions? Contact the MAPC Government Affairs Department: Norman Abbott ([email protected]) and Georgia Barlow ([email protected]) On February 25th, the House Committee on Ways and Means […]

MMC Regional Housing Task Force – Tracking Progress to 2030 Housing Production Goal

Posted on March 3, 2026 at 1:04 pm. Written by Amanda Linehan

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) has released its annual update on permitting activity throughout the Metro Mayors Coalition (MMC), part of the effort to track progress towards the […]

Update on FY2027 Budget Summary

Posted on March 2, 2026 at 10:25 am. Written by Amanda Linehan

Update on the FY27 Budget Questions? Contact the MAPC Government Affairs Department: Norman Abbott ([email protected]) and Georgia Barlow ([email protected]) On January 28th, Governor Healey filed her FY27 budget recommendations. The […]

MAPC Seeks Industry Input on Regional Offsite Housing Manufacturing Strategy

Posted on February 19, 2026 at 12:42 pm. Written by Amanda Linehan

Photo Credit: AdobeStock_861131585 The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) as part of its Greater Boston Regional Offsite Construction Strategy, funded through the […]

Heat Preparedness Week 2022: Take Action Today

Posted on May 23, 2022 at 3:15 pm. Written by Amanda Linehan

In the Greater Boston region, we’re experiencing more frequent and intense heat waves, as well as rising temperatures due to climate change. Scientists predict we could experience up to 40 days […]

Regional Climate Collaboration: A Metro Mayors Celebration

Posted on March 19, 2021 at 12:41 pm. Written by Amanda Linehan

In 2015, the Metro Mayors Coalition – a group of “Inner Core” cities and towns surrounding and including Boston – convened to sign a historic Climate Preparedness Commitment and pledged […]

Statement of Support for the AAPI Community

Posted on March 18, 2021 at 12:23 pm. Written by Amanda Linehan

Best Practices for Streamlining Solar Permitting and Inspection Processes

Posted on July 21, 2017 at 1:59 pm. Written by Amanda Linehan

Earlier this year, MAPC was selected to participate in SolSmart, a program funded by the U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative. SolSmart is a national program that recognizes communities that have […]