Getting to Yes: Zoning Under Housing Choice [Video]
Recently-passed Housing Choice legislation made it easier to pass multifamily zoning in Massachusetts–but how can municipalities build support for housing initiatives? The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), the Citizen’s Housing […]
Continue reading...Video: From Snow Days to Heat Waves
Take the Survey!How do you experience heat? How do you cool down? We’re working with the Metro Mayors Coalition to create a plan to address heat-related health concerns and reduce […]
Continue reading...Regional Organizations Launch Summer Heat Preparedness Week
With memories of last summer’s record temperatures still fresh and Summer 2021 off to a hot start with temperatures already hitting 90 degrees over the weekend, a coalition of Greater […]
Continue reading...Heat Preparedness Week 2021: Take Action Today
Heat Preparedness Week 2021 In the Greater Boston region, we’re experiencing more frequent and intense heat waves, as well as generally rising temperatures. 2020 marked the hottest summer globally, with 14 days […]
Continue reading...Utility Bill Assistance: Massachusetts Resources
Massachusetts Resources for Utility Bill Assistance The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Greater Boston housing market has received a lot of attention as people have struggled to pay […]
Continue reading...Action Alert: Senate Budget Amendments
Call to Action: FY22 House Ways and Means Budget Last month, the Massachusetts House completed debate on the FY22 budget, H.4001. It includes a number of wins for cities and […]
Continue reading...The Future of Work: Data and Policies to Shape Greater Boston’s Recovery
The COVID-19 pandemic will undoubtedly have a lasting impact on Greater Boston’s economy, workers, travel patterns, and more. At a virtual State House briefing on Tuesday, May 12, staff from […]
Continue reading...[Video] Webinar: Housing Choice
How will recently-passed Housing Choice legislation impact zoning in your city or town? In this webinar, we share what we know—and what we don’t. The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), […]
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