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Planning101: Data

Data & Digital Tools

Planning101 is a space for MAPC staff to share their wealth of knowledge on topics related to smart growth and regional collaboration. This blog covers a diverse range of issues that include transportation, clean energy, land use, environment, public health, local government, equity, the innovative usage of public data, and the process of creating digital tools.

A photograph taken from a rooftop, showing wireless networking equipment in the foreground, with the Boston city skyline visible in the background.

Unlocking Digital Equity: What’s the Wi-Fi Password?

September 6, 2024

Unlocking Digital Equity: What’s the Wi-Fi Password? Abigail Cohen, a former American Connection Corps member who served at MAPC, reflects […]

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A wind turbine and factory are seen from a window of a moving train traveling to Salem, Massachusetts

A Spotlight on the Priority Climate Action Plan

August 26, 2024

Preparing Greater Boston for a Changing Climate: A Spotlight on the Priority Climate Action Plan Aug. 26, 2024 – Climate […]

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The cover photo from Mass Save's 2025-2027 Energy Efficiency and Decarbonization Plan. The photo shows an aerial view of a town in the fall.

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

April 29, 2024

The Draft Mass Save Three-Year Plan is Out. Here’s What Cities and Towns Need to Know. Written by Brooks Winner, […]

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A screenshot of the interactive 3A District Suitability Analysis Tool webpage. Image shows a map of Acton with varying "suitability" layers in different colors.

Introducing the Section 3A District Suitability Analysis Tool

February 8, 2024

Introducing the Section 3A District Suitability Analysis Tool Join us for a webinar on February 27 to learn more! Written […]

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Members of the project team with certificates of recognition and poster of accomplishments. From left to right: Niri Kumar (Climate Liaison), Claire Rundelli (Natick Environmental Planner and Conservation Agent), Jillian Wilson-Martin (Natick Director of Sustainability), Cherelle Tillery (Climate Liaison), Shawn Luz (Framingham Sustainability Coordinator), and Emile Exilhomme (Climate Liaison)

Climate Emergency Communications in Metro West

August 29, 2023

Climate Emergency Communications in Metro West Written by Sharon Ron, Assistant Director of Public Health August 25, 2023 – The […]

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Heat Preparedness Week 2023: Climate Change is a Public Health Issue

August 21, 2023

Heat Preparedness Week 2023: Climate Change is a Public Health Issue Written by Sasha Shyduroff, Senior Clean Energy and Climate […]

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