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Planning for Medical Marijuana

Posted on November 19, 2013 at 5:02 pm. Written by Amanda Linehan

If medical marijuana is to be implemented in a way that works for municipalities, thoughtful planning will be needed. This was the topic at hand at the South Shore Coalition’s […]

A sweet 50th Anniversary Celebration

Posted on November 18, 2013 at 1:26 pm. Written by Amanda Linehan

2013 is MAPC’s Golden Anniversary year: a half-century of promoting smart growth and regional collaboration in Greater Boston! We celebrated our big year at the Fall Council Meeting, held at the Seaport […]

Fighting youth violence, on the court

Posted on August 6, 2013 at 3:30 pm. Written by Amanda Linehan

By Charlie Ticotsky On Saturday, August 3, the Metro Mayors Shannon Grant Coalition, an initiative facilitated by MAPC, held its sixth annual basketball tournament. The eight communities in the coalition […]

Boston Green Map: Find Your Space!

Posted on July 11, 2013 at 3:48 pm. Written by Amanda Linehan

This Sunday, July 14 we’re launching our Boston Green Map website & app at Circle the City on Avenue of the Arts. Will you join us?? Boston Green Map is a web […]

Data Day 2013

Posted on July 1, 2013 at 1:30 pm. Written by Amanda Linehan

More data are available today than ever before. New tools are making it easier to explore trends, craft powerful stories, and spur change. Data Day was all about using data […]

What’s Next for Downtown Lynn?

Posted on June 25, 2013 at 4:20 pm. Written by Amanda Linehan

MAPC hosted “What’s next for Downtown Lynn?” an Open House and Public Forum at the Lynn Museum on May 23. The focus of the event was to tell residents about […]

Mural Fest at Bartlett Yard

Posted on May 31, 2013 at 3:50 pm. Written by Amanda Linehan

By Tien Le On Saturday, May 18, MAPC participated in “Mural Fest” at Bartlett Yard in Roxbury’s Dudley Square. The day brought together local artists and community members to decorate […]

Modern water systems: Not just a pipe dream for MA

Posted on March 22, 2013 at 3:56 pm. Written by Amanda Linehan

Today is World Water Day, a day to appreciate the importance of freshwater, and focus our attention on sustainable ways for preserving this precious resource. In MAPC’s little corner of […]

Sim City 5: A classic grows up

Posted on March 11, 2013 at 1:15 pm. Written by Amanda Linehan

Like many Gen Y-ers, my youth before the arrival of the 56K modem was spent on watching endless hours of Road Rules, catering to every physiological need of a tamagotchi […]

Planning Malden Square

Posted on March 8, 2013 at 2:59 pm. Written by Amanda Linehan

Community engagement is best learned in practice, not in a classroom. Thanks to the City of Malden and the MAPC, a class of first year planning students at Harvard Graduate […]