Category: What We Do – Page 5

How Did We Do as a Region? Call for Feedback on MetroFuture Wins and Challenges

Posted on February 18, 2019 at 10:00 am. Written by Kit Un

As MAPC ramps up for our regional plan update process, we’re taking a hard last look at MetroFuture – and we need your input. MetroFuture was Greater Boston’s long term regional […]

MAPC Wins Planning Awards

Posted on December 21, 2018 at 4:30 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

Last week, the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA-MA) presented MAPC with two awards: the Social Advocacy Award for and the Metropolitan Mayors’ Coalition Regional Housing Task Force […]

Shipping Container to Interactive Exhibit: Housing> at HUBweek

Posted on October 11, 2018 at 5:01 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

Eastern Massachusetts faces a housing shortage that threatens our families and communities, our economic prospects, and our quality of life. Communities are working to create vibrant, walkable neighborhoods where people […]

As Summer Heats Up, Keep Cool with MAPC’s Interactive Online Map

Posted on July 24, 2018 at 12:37 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

It’s mid-July and the Boston Metro Region has already experienced several days over 90 degrees, including a heat wave at the start of July when there were five 90+ degree […]

Calling All MAPC Fans – Help Us Name Our Next Regional Plan!

Posted on July 20, 2018 at 2:18 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

In October 2018, MAPC will launch a two-year planning process to update Greater Boston’s regional plan. To create the new plan, we will engage thousands of people who live, work, […]

Updates on the Regional Plan at the Annual Council Meeting

Posted on June 6, 2018 at 11:00 am. Written by Elise Harmon

Members of the Metropolitan Area Planning Council gathered with staff and stakeholders the morning of Wednesday, May 30, for MAPC’s Annual Council Meeting. They munched on muffins, heard […]

South Shore Coalition Convenes Legislative Breakfast

Posted on May 2, 2018 at 3:07 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

Every year, the South Shore Coalition hosts a breakfast where local officials and municipal leaders are invited to have an engaged conversation with their state legislators. This year […]

MAGIC Legislative Breakfast Connects Legislators, Local Officials

Posted on April 13, 2018 at 3:12 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

Over 50 local officials, municipal staff, and other members of the Minuteman Advisory Group on Interlocal Coordination (MAGIC) gathered at the Maynard Golf Course on Tuesday, April 10 […]

MAPC Hosts New Mayors at Winter Council Meeting

Posted on February 28, 2018 at 4:31 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

Four newly-minted mayors joined Metropolitan Area Planning Council staff, council members, and allies on the morning of Wednesday, Feb. 28 for MAPC’s winter council meeting. Over 100 guests turned […]

Building Capacity for Creative Placemaking

Posted on February 13, 2018 at 1:12 pm. Written by Kit Un

Written by Patricia Walsh at AFTA with additional comments provided by Jennifer Henaghan at APA and Jennifer Erickson at MAPC Creative placemaking has been an ongoing discussion in cities and […]