Environment
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.
MAPC Issues Statement on Trump Administration Rollback of Fuel Efficiency Standards
The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) today issued a statement responding to weakened fuel efficiency standards announced by the Trump […]
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Videos: Voices on Climate
Voices on Climate Change “Cape Cod was named for the codfish, and now we don’t see any codfish anymore,” observes […]
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A Vision for Green Infrastructure in the Region
Bioswale | Photo via Aaron Volkening, Flickr Stormwater runoff is one the major contributors of pollution in our waterways on […]
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Wicked Hot Boston: Documenting Extreme Heat in the Greater Boston Area
As public schools let out this week in Greater Boston, summer fun is on people’s minds and many are planning […]
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Schools of Thought on Climate Change: MAPC’s Newest Art Installation
Climate change is already visible across the Metro Boston region, forcing individuals and communities to cope with increasingly severe weather, […]
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MAPC’s 2019-2020 Legislative Priorities
The deadline to file bills for the 2019-2020 Massachusetts legislative session was Friday, Jan. 19. Over 5,000 bills were filed […]
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