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Need for Income-Restricted, Affordable Rental Housing Far Outweighs Supply in Massachusetts

Posted on April 24, 2025 at 1:06 pm. Written by Tim Viall

Need for Income-Restricted, Affordable Rental Housing Far Outweighs Supply in Massachusetts A new study provides a clear view of the scale of demand for affordable housing and a detailed accounting […]

MAPC Opens Expression of Interest Period for Accelerating Climate Resilience Grants with Expanded Eligibility

Posted on March 24, 2025 at 11:52 am. Written by Tim Viall

MAPC Opens Expression of Interest Period for Accelerating Climate Resilience Grants with Expanded Eligibility Celebrating Five Years of Accelerating Climate Resilience Grants, MAPC is now accepting submissions and will host […]

MAPC, BUSPH Receive Funding to Host Symposium on Heat Resilience

Posted on March 20, 2025 at 2:28 pm. Written by Tim Viall

MAPC, BUSPH Receive Funding to Host Symposium on Heat Resilience March 20, 2025 – BOSTON – The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) has been awarded $125,000 from Doris Duke Foundation […]

2024 Change to Condo Conversion Law Doubles Number of Protected Rental Homes

Posted on March 17, 2025 at 9:57 am. Written by Tim Viall

2024 Change to Condo Conversion Law Doubles Number of Protected Rental Homes Written by Zoe Iacovino, Regional Planning Data Analyst II, and Georgia Barlow, Government Affairs Specialist II Photo: Two […]

MARPA Gathers for Regional Planning Agency Day at the State House

Posted on February 27, 2025 at 5:01 pm. Written by Tim Viall

MARPA Gathers for Regional Planning Agency Day at the State House Written by Norman Abbott, Senior Government Affairs Specialist February 25, 2025 – Executive directors and staff representing the Commonwealth’s […]

Year in Review: Partnering to Advance Climate Mitigation and Resilience Across Our Region

Posted on December 19, 2024 at 3:57 pm. Written by Tim Viall

Year in Review: Partnering to Advance Climate Mitigation and Resilience Across Our Region December 20, 2024 – In 2024, we worked across our region and the state to advance local […]

Right-Sizing Parking: A Key to Unlocking Housing Opportunity Under MBTA Communities

Posted on December 16, 2024 at 3:07 pm. Written by Tim Viall

Right-Sizing Parking: A Key to Unlocking Housing Opportunity Under MBTA Communities By Adi Nochur, Senior Transportation Planner December 16, 2024 – “After adopting multifamily zoning districts under Section 3A, what transit, […]

Unlocking Digital Equity: What’s the Wi-Fi Password?

Posted on September 6, 2024 at 12:14 pm. Written by Tim Viall

Unlocking Digital Equity: What’s the Wi-Fi Password? Abigail Cohen, a former American Connection Corps member who served at MAPC, reflects on her time working to expand digital equity Sept. 5, […]

A Spotlight on the Priority Climate Action Plan

Posted on August 26, 2024 at 10:45 am. Written by Tim Viall

Preparing Greater Boston for a Changing Climate: A Spotlight on the Priority Climate Action Plan Aug. 26, 2024 – Climate change is impacting Greater Boston communities at an alarming rate. […]

Ride-hailing, Parking and Retail Delivery Fees Present Opportunities for Transportation Revenue

Posted on August 14, 2024 at 9:21 am. Written by Tim Viall

Ride-hailing, Parking and Retail Delivery Fees Present Opportunities for Transportation Revenue MAPC releases three policy briefings with the goal of combating the State’s transportation budget deficit BOSTON – Aug. 14, […]