Category: Planning

Protected: Couldn’t Make it to the MARPA/DLS Conference? Here’s What You Missed

Posted on October 9, 2026 at 12:07 pm. Written by Amanda Linehan

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Building a Cool Culture in the Lower Mystic: The Summer 2026 Cool Communications Campaign

Posted on June 23, 2026 at 12:36 pm. Written by Amanda Linehan

Massachusetts residents are no strangers to inclement weather conditions – preparing for winter weather is part of our culture. Extreme heat, however, is a newer public health threat in Massachusetts, […]

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 – […]

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 […]

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: […]