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Mayor Dominick Pangallo Signs Ordinance Eliminating Parking Mandates for New Multifamily Housing in Salem

Mayor Dominick Pangallo Signs Ordinance Eliminating Parking Mandates for New Multifamily Housing in Salem The approval follows two affirming votes by the City Council of the ordinance first proposed by […]

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MAPC Awards $800k in “Accelerating Climate Resilience” Grants to Municipal and Community-Organization Led Projects

MAPC Awards $800k in “Accelerating Climate Resilience” Grants to Municipal and Community-Organization Led Projects The cities/towns of Revere, Marblehead, Chelsea, and the following organizations: Just a Start, Housing Corporation of […]

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New Interactive Climate Resilience Playbook Provides Actionable Strategies and Resources

New Interactive Climate Resilience Playbook Provides Actionable Strategies and Resources The Playbook features a searchable database of project ideas as well as planning guidance, best practices, and case studies from […]

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Statewide tool updated for easier data viewing, downloading, and usability

Statewide Data Tool Updated for Easier Viewing, Downloading, and Usability By Tim Viall, Media Relations Manager September 2, 2025 – DataCommon – an open data resource that provides information on demographics, […]

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Writing Resilient Regulations in Norwood: A Path Toward Climate-Ready Growth

Writing Resilient Regulations in Norwood: A Path Toward Climate-Ready Growth By Jiwon Park, Regional Land Use Planner II Pictured: Norwood Town Hall July 8, 2025 – As communities across the […]

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

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 […]

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

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 […]

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MAPC, BUSPH Receive Funding to Host Symposium on Heat Resilience

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 […]

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

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 […]

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MARPA Gathers for Regional Planning Agency Day at the State House

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 […]

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