Funding Opportunities for Mass. Schools to Invest in Indoor Air Quality & Heat Resilience Written by Sharon Ron, MAPC senior public health planner, Paula Giraldo and Geri Medina, Massachusetts Asthma Action Partnership / Health Resources in Action The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) will be granting $100 million to school districts to […]
Continue reading...Oct. 3, 2022 – Boston – The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) in Boston today issued the following statement in response to the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER)’s final language for the updated stretch energy code and new specialized municipal opt-in code: “The updated Stretch Code and new Specialized Code help to move our […]
Continue reading...Prepared by the Metro Mayors Climate Taskforce, the plan details six strategic focus areas for reducing risk and exposure to and improving preparedness for climate-driven extreme September 30, 2022 – BOSTON – With summer’s relentless heat barely in the rearview mirror, the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) and a collaboration of 15 Boston area municipalities […]
Continue reading...Massachusetts House and Senate Pass Comprehensive Climate Legislation Photo by Aubrey Odom-Mabey, Unsplash For Immediate Release: Thursday, July 21 2022 The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) is pleased that the Legislature has passed a comprehensive climate package that will positively impact our region’s environment, infrastructure, economy, and public health. We thank both the House and Senate […]
Continue reading...SCHOOL’S OUT FOR SUMMER As schools across the region wrap up their academic year and get excited for summer, others are planning for future heatwaves and how to protect students, teachers, and staff from extreme heat. Last summer, when Massachusetts experienced two early heatwaves (defined as 3-days or more over 90 degrees) in June, schools […]
Continue reading...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 heat islands in Metro Boston. We need to hear from you! Take the Survey KEEPING METRO BOSTON COOL Extreme heat days, days over 90 […]
Continue reading...In the Greater Boston region, we’re experiencing more frequent and intense heat waves, as well as rising temperatures due to climate change. Scientists predict we could experience up to 40 days over 90 degrees by 2030. This critical issue must continue to be elevated across the region for members of the public, policy makers, and decision-makers. Community-centered planning and […]
Continue reading...Flanked by Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, MA-07, and scores of public officials and stakeholders from across Greater Boston this week, the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) officially unveiled a land use and public policy blueprint designed to put the region on a course toward a more equitable, sustainable and prosperous future.
Continue reading...Screenshot of the MetroCommon 2050 Digital Hub. Click to open. MAPC Launches ‘MetroCommon 2050: Shaping our Region Together’ New long-range land use and public policy plan offers a vision and practical steps toward a more equitable and resilient future for Greater Boston BOSTON – May 5, 2022– Flanked by Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, MA-07, and scores […]
Continue reading...Climate change is producing more intense and frequent heat waves, and scientists project that Metro Boston will experience upwards of 40 days over 90 degrees by 2030. While everyone is impacted by extreme heat, some are more at risk of heat-related illnesses and death, including people who work outdoors, people whose workplaces don’t have air […]
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