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Cooling our Blocks

Posted on June 11, 2026 at 9:42 am. Written by Amanda Linehan

Cooling does not only happen on the individual or building scale – it can also be done on the neighborhood scale through proactive land use choices. Shade, plant life, reflective […]

Cool Communities

Posted on June 10, 2026 at 10:04 am. Written by Amanda Linehan

Community plays a major – and possibly unsurprising – role in keeping people safe during extreme heat events. Researchers have found that most heat deaths happen at home among people […]

Cool Communications

Posted on June 9, 2026 at 9:45 am. Written by Amanda Linehan

Building heat resilience means building effective communication networks, so you can reach people before the next heat wave hits. Awareness of extreme heat, its impacts, and what people and decision-makers […]

Extreme Heat 101

Posted on June 8, 2026 at 9:13 am. Written by Amanda Linehan

Over the last couple of decades, heat-related deaths have risen dramatically in the U.S. even though they are largely preventable. Extreme heat can increase the risk of dehydration, heat exhaustion, […]

This Playbook Helps Municipalities and Community Partners Prepare for Local Climate Impacts

Posted on December 2, 2025 at 12:19 pm. Written by Tim Viall

This Playbook Helps Municipalities and Community Partners Prepare for Local Climate Impacts By Emma Zehner, Senior Clean Energy and Climate Planner, and Van Du, Director of Environmental Planning December 2, […]

From Local Sheltering to Regional Resilience: How Communities Are Getting Ready for Emergencies

Posted on October 23, 2025 at 2:36 pm. Written by Tim Viall

From Local Sheltering to Regional Resilience: How Communities Are Getting Ready for Emergencies By Elizabeth Robert, Emergency Preparedness Manager Pictured: Manchester Essex Regional Middle High School October 23, 2025 – […]

Recapping the 2025 MARPA-DLS Conference

Posted on October 9, 2025 at 4:14 pm. Written by Tim Viall

“Massachusetts doesn’t wait. We lead.” Recapping the 2025 MARPA-DLS Conference at the College of the Holy Cross October 7, 2025 – Municipal and planning staff from Provincetown to Mount Washington met […]

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 […]