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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.

New Subsidized Housing Inventory Figures Provide an Estimate of Affordable Housing Available in each Massachusetts Community

August 7, 2023

New Subsidized Housing Inventory Figures Provide an Estimate of Affordable Housing Available in each Massachusetts Community While the new SHI […]

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A photo of the MAPC region with emojis for every city and town.

Introducing the MAPC Municipalities Emoji Map

July 24, 2023

Introducing the MAPC Municipalities Emoji Map Written by Stephen Larrick, Digital Services Manager July 24, 2023 – Sometimes “civic technology” […]

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A photo of Quentin Palfrey speaking in the Grand Hall at Union Station, Worcester, MA at the Broadband and Digital Equity Summit.

It’s Time to Pay Attention to Broadband

July 7, 2023

It’s Time to Pay Attention to Broadband The Broadband & Digital Equity Summit in Worcester preceded a significant announcement by […]

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MAPC Launches “MetroCommon 2050: Shaping our Region Together”

May 6, 2022

Flanked by Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, MA-07, and scores of public officials and stakeholders from across Greater Boston this week, the […]

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Are Strip Malls Key to Solving Greater Boston’s Housing Woes?

January 14, 2022

Click to view interactive map Could the humble strip mall hold the keys to unlocking a thriving economic future for […]

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Breaking Transmission: Indoor Mask Policies in Greater Boston

December 20, 2021

With indoor masking policies varying between Greater Boston’s cities and towns, it can be confusing to figure out which municipalities-and […]

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