Category: Environment

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

Posted on September 18, 2025 at 9:27 am. Written by Tim Viall

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 […]

Five Years of Accelerating Climate Resilience Grants

Posted on September 17, 2025 at 3:58 pm. Written by Tim Viall

The Accelerating Climate Resilience Grant: The First Five Years of Growth By Oliver Song, Environment Mindich Service Fellow September 17, 2025 – As the impacts of climate change intensify, so does […]

New Interactive Climate Resilience Playbook Provides Actionable Strategies and Resources

Posted on September 11, 2025 at 9:20 am. Written by Tim Viall

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 […]

Zoning for Flood Resilience: How Local Regulations Can Help Communities Weather the Storm

Posted on September 3, 2025 at 8:41 am. Written by Tim Viall

Zoning for Flood Resilience: How Local Regulations Can Help Communities Weather the Storm By Jiwon Park, Regional Land Use Planner II & Avanti Krovi, Senior Regional Land Use Planner Pictured: […]

Governor’s Environmental Bond Bill Summary

Posted on July 16, 2025 at 10:08 am. Written by Tim Viall

Summary of Governor’s Environmental Bond Bill Questions? Contact the MAPC Government Affairs Department: Leah Robins, Norman Abbott, and Georgia Barlow Pictured: Acting Executive Director Lizzi Weyant testifies at the State […]

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

Posted on July 8, 2025 at 12:44 pm. Written by Tim Viall

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 […]

Update on the Final FY26 Budget

Posted on July 7, 2025 at 2:21 pm. Written by Tim Viall

Update on the Final FY26 Budget Questions? Contact the MAPC Government Affairs Department: Leah Robins, Norman Abbott, and Georgia Barlow July 7, 2025 – On July 4, Governor Healey signed the […]

Experts, Leaders Convene for Symposium on Heat and Health Actions

Posted on June 27, 2025 at 12:55 pm. Written by Tim Viall

Experts, Leaders Convene for Symposium on Heat and Health Actions By Oliver Song, Environment Intern and Marine Gapihan, Clean Energy and Climate Intern June 27, 2025 – On June 18, […]

Ready for Summer Heat: MAPC Launches Cool Communications Campaign

Posted on June 17, 2025 at 11:26 am. Written by Tim Viall

Ready for Summer Heat: MAPC Launches Cool Communications Campaign By Sharon Ron, Assistant Director of Public Health June 17, 2025 – As Massachusetts communities brace for another hot summer, MAPC […]

Hurricane Season 2025: What Cities and Towns Can Do to Prepare Beyond the Basics

Posted on June 10, 2025 at 11:55 am. Written by Amanda Belles

Hurricane Season 2025: What Cities and Towns Can Do to Prepare Beyond the Basics By: Elizabeth Robert, Emergency Preparedness Manager June 10, 2025 – With the Atlantic hurricane season officially underway […]