Category: Equity

MAPC LAUNCHES PILOT SOLAR-POWERED CARSHARE SERVICE TO EXPAND ELECTRIC VEHICLE ACCESS EQUITY

Posted on July 28, 2026 at 8:15 am. Written by Amanda Linehan

PILOT DEMONSTRATES SUSTAINABLE OFF-GRID EV CARSHARE EASILY PLACED IN AREAS UNDERSERVED BY CAR SHARING PROGRAMS Framingham, Mass. – The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) today launched an innovative pilot EV […]

What is Joint Rule 10? Priority Legislation Reaches an Important Step

Posted on December 3, 2025 at 10:18 am. Written by Tim Viall

What is Joint Rule 10? Priority Legislation Reaches an Important Step By MAPC’s Government Affairs Team December 3, 2025 – Joint Rule 10 is when (almost) all Joint Committees in […]

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 – […]

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 […]

Quincy, MAPC, MBI Launch Free Wi-Fi Program for O’Brien Tower Residents

Posted on August 25, 2025 at 11:23 am. Written by Tim Viall

Quincy, MAPC, MBI Launch Free Wi-Fi Program for O’Brien Tower Residents The internet service is one component of a citywide initiative to address technological needs Aug. 22, 2025 – The Metropolitan […]

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 […]

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 […]

Communities and Artists Collaborate to “Build a Cool Culture” in Response to Extreme Heat

Posted on June 30, 2025 at 4:05 pm. Written by Tim Viall

Communities and Artists Collaborate to “Build a Cool Culture” in Response to Extreme Heat MAPC, Mystic River Watershed Association, City of Chelsea, City of Malden, City of Everett, City of […]

Comment Period on MAPC’s 2025–2030 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Now Open

Posted on June 20, 2025 at 9:48 am. Written by Tim Viall

Comment Period on MAPC’s 2025–2030 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Now Open Public comments will be accepted from Friday, June 20 through Monday, July 21, 2025. June 20, 2025 – BOSTON […]