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The Energy it Takes to Keep Cool

Posted on July 28, 2021 at 10:20 am. Written by Sasha Shyduroff

The Energy it Takes to Keep Cool Written by Natalie Manitius and Kimberly Clark The increasing number of extreme heat days presents a challenge in the region to both decrease […]

MAPC Releases Original Short Film “At Home”

Posted on July 12, 2021 at 3:11 pm. Written by Karen Adelman

At Home, an original short film that reveals the human side of the region’s housing crisis, is now available for viewing and sharing. Clocking in at just over five minutes, […]

Getting to Yes: Zoning Under Housing Choice [Video]

Posted on June 8, 2021 at 2:54 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

Recently-passed Housing Choice legislation made it easier to pass multifamily zoning in Massachusetts–but how can municipalities build support for housing initiatives? The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), the Citizen’s Housing […]

Heat Preparedness Week 2021: Take Action Today

Posted on May 24, 2021 at 1:53 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

Heat Preparedness Week 2021 In the Greater Boston region, we’re experiencing more frequent and intense heat waves, as well as generally rising temperatures. 2020 marked the hottest summer globally, with 14 days […]

[Video] Webinar: Housing Choice

Posted on May 7, 2021 at 6:17 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

How will recently-passed Housing Choice legislation impact zoning in your city or town? In this webinar, we share what we know—and what we don’t. The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), […]

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 […]

Video: The Impacts of COVID-19 on Women in the Workforce

Posted on April 2, 2021 at 1:03 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on women in the workforce are both severe and lopsided in comparison to men. For women of color, who make up a higher percentage […]

Climate Roadmap Bill Signed into Law: Here’s Our Summary

Posted on March 30, 2021 at 4:42 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

Next-Generation Roadmap Bill: What You Need to Know On Friday, Governor Charlie Baker signed the historic “Act creating a next-generation roadmap for Massachusetts climate policy.” This is the culmination of […]

Webinar:“Women in the Workforce: Addressing the Impacts of COVID-19”

Posted on March 30, 2021 at 1:34 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

Senate President Karen E. Spilka to headline Zoom event on job losses affecting women during pandemic WHAT: The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on women in the workforce are both […]

DLTA Spotlight: Keep Cool Somerville

Posted on March 3, 2021 at 12:43 pm. Written by Rachel Marx

Photo Credit: Atais Ribeiro, Keep Cool Somerville Photovoice Participant DLTA Spotlight: Keep Cool Somerville A cooling strategies toolkit for increasingly hot summers Written by Operations Specialist Rachel Marx District Local […]