Category: Planning – Page 6

Priority Bills as the End of the 2023-2024 Massachusetts Legislative Session Approaches

Posted on July 9, 2024 at 1:03 pm. Written by Tim Viall

Priority Bills as the End of the 2023-2024 Massachusetts Legislative Session Approaches July 9, 2024 – We are officially less than one month out from the end of the 2023-2024 […]

MAPC joins the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities

Posted on June 28, 2024 at 1:06 pm. Written by Tim Viall

MAPC joins the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities . Boston – June 28, 2024 – With the support of a number of mayors and town administrators, and with […]

Is a Cool Roof Right for You?

Posted on June 25, 2024 at 8:44 am. Written by Tim Viall

Is a Cool Roof Right for You? Find Out with MAPC’s New Tool and Assessment Written by Colleen Shortell, Clean Energy and Climate Planning Intern, and Julia Nassar, Clean Energy […]

MAPC Leads Emergency Preparedness Exercise for Cape Ann Region

Posted on June 24, 2024 at 12:00 pm. Written by Tim Viall

MAPC Leads Emergency Preparedness Exercise for Cape Ann Region Written by Jenifer Wallitsch, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Pictured: The Amaral-Bailey Post 113 American Legion in Manchester-by-the-Sea, where the exercise was held […]

Preserving and Creating New Homes Through Historic Building Rehabilitation

Posted on June 21, 2024 at 3:35 pm. Written by Tim Viall

Preserving and Creating New Homes Through Historic Building Rehabilitation Written by Sarah Scott, Regional Land Use Planer II Pictured: Lower Mills Village, Massachusetts, spanning both sides of the Neponset River […]

Cooling Down the Metro Mayors Region: the Basics & Benefits of Cool Roofs

Posted on June 20, 2024 at 11:28 am. Written by Tim Viall

Cooling Down the Metro Mayors Region: the Basics & Benefits of Cool Roofs Written by Colleen Shortell, Clean Energy and Climate Planning Intern, and Julia Nassar, Clean Energy and Climate […]

Climate Change and Social Resilience

Posted on May 29, 2024 at 1:12 pm. Written by Tim Viall

Climate Change and Social Resilience Written by Sasha Shyduroff-Gutman, Principal Planner Pictured: A block party in Cambridge, MA. Photo credit: City of Cambridge May 29, 2024 – In early May, […]

Affordable Homes Act Policy Spotlight: Accessory Dwelling Units

Posted on May 22, 2024 at 1:32 pm. Written by Tim Viall

Affordable Homes Act Policy Spotlight: Accessory Dwelling Units Written by Matt Walsh, Policy Analyst *Update* – ADUs legalized statewide!On August 6, 2024, Governor Maura Healey signed the Affordable Homes Act […]

MAPC Awards More Than $500k to 22 Local Projects

Posted on May 3, 2024 at 11:29 am. Written by Tim Viall

Metropolitan Area Planning Council Awards More Than $500k to 22 Local Projects Arlington, Ashland, Beverly, Boxborough, Chelsea, Danvers, Everett, Framingham, Holliston, Hopkinton, Hudson, Lynn, Malden, Marblehead, Maynard, Medford, Medway, Milford, […]

Draft Mass Save Three-Year Plan is Out. What Cities and Towns Need to Know.

Posted on April 29, 2024 at 2:11 pm. Written by Tim Viall

The Draft Mass Save Three-Year Plan is Out. Here’s What Cities and Towns Need to Know. Written by Brooks Winner, Senior Clean Energy Specialist Massachusetts is updating its nation-leading energy […]