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Request for Information: Digital Navigators

Posted on August 9, 2021 at 3:41 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

Request for Information: Digital Navigators This page is no longer being updated. For current information on MAPC’s Digital Equity work, visit our Digital Equity Program page. The Metropolitan Area Planning […]

Announcing MetroCommon May

Posted on May 4, 2021 at 10:14 am. Written by Elise Harmon

MetroCommon 2050 is the next land use and policy plan for the people who live and work in Greater Boston. At its core will be bold, actionable recommendations. These recommendations […]

May Data Viz: Defining Entitlement

Posted on May 3, 2021 at 9:30 am. Written by Annabelle Thomas Taylor

Every month, MAPC’s Data Services department is releasing maps and data visualizations covering a range of vital and interrelated topics: equity, housing, transportation, climate, arts and culture, and more. May’s […]

Video: Federal Economic Development Funding Opportunities Webinar

Posted on April 2, 2021 at 2:19 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

Looking to fund economic recovery and development efforts in your area? The Economic Development Administration (EDA) offers multiple funding opportunities to help local governments, nonprofits, and other organizations serve economically-distressed […]

Storytelling to Capture Community Cohesion

Posted on January 27, 2021 at 3:31 pm. Written by Jenn Kaplan

Storytelling to Capture Community Cohesion Sense of place can be difficult to define and express. It’s subjective, political, aesthetic, poetic. You can feel it when you’re there, but everyone will […]

MAPC Statement on Economic Development Bond Bill

Posted on January 15, 2021 at 10:11 am. Written by Elise Harmon

MAPC Statement on the Economic Development Bond Bill For immediate release: Friday, January 15, 2021 The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) is glad to see that Governor Charlie Baker signed […]

DLTA Spotlight: COVID-19 Small Business Support

Posted on January 7, 2021 at 10:38 am. Written by Rachel Marx

DLTA Spotlight: COVID-19 Small Business Support Advancing Small Businesses in Arlington, Medford, Salem, Newton and Needham District Local Technical Assistance, or “DLTA” funds, are state grants distributed among the state’s […]

53 Municipal Leaders Ask State House for Small Biz Relief

Posted on December 18, 2020 at 5:27 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh and more than 50 Massachusetts municipal leaders today are calling on State House leadership to provide immediate relief for small businesses struggling during the COVID-19 […]

Boston Mayor, 50+ Municipal Leaders Ask State House for Small Biz Relief

Posted on December 18, 2020 at 5:00 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

Boston Mayor, 50+ Municipal Leaders Ask State House for Small Biz Relief For Immediate Release: December 18, 2020 Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh and more than 50 Massachusetts municipal leaders […]

MAPC Publishes Unemployment Rapid Response Plan

Posted on August 10, 2020 at 9:00 am. Written by Elise Harmon

Photo Credit: Jon Taylor MAPC Publishes Unemployment Rapid Response Plan Last week, MAPC published “A Community and Regional Rapid Response Plan: Significant Labor Force Disruptions’ and Unemployment,” which includes an […]