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Planning101: Environment

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.

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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Photo is of the Massachusetts Old State House in Boston historic city center, located close to landmark Beacon Hill and Freedom Trail.

2024 End of Formal Session Legislative Outcomes: MAPC Priorities and Interest Areas

August 6, 2024

2024 End of Formal Session Legislative Outcomes: MAPC Priorities and Interest Areas For questions, please contact Leah Robins, Norman Abbott, […]

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Photo is of the Massachusetts Old State House in Boston historic city center, located close to landmark Beacon Hill and Freedom Trail.

FY25 Enacted Budget Summary

July 30, 2024

FY25 Enacted Budget Summary For questions, please contact Leah Robins, Norman Abbott, Georgia Barlow, or Matt Walsh On July 29, […]

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Photo is of the Massachusetts Old State House in Boston historic city center, located close to landmark Beacon Hill and Freedom Trail.

Governments, nonprofits can take advantage of 13 clean energy tax credits

July 24, 2024

Governments, Nonprofits Can Take Advantage of 13 Clean Energy Tax Credits Written by Allie Shepard, Clean Energy and Climate Planner […]

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A dimly lit corridor in a school. Windows line the left side and doors on the right.

New Template Policy Language for Addressing Extreme Heat and Air Quality in Schools

June 18, 2024

New Template Policy Language for Addressing Extreme Heat and Air Quality in Schools Written by Sharon Ron, Assistant Director of […]

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Greater Boston Climate Action Plan

January 17, 2024

Greater Boston Climate Action Plan: MAPC and Partners are Developing Priority Actions to Reduce Carbon Pollution Across the Region Written […]

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