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.
Harnessing Community Science to Better Understand Urban Heat Island Challenges in the MetroWest
Earlier this month, 41 volunteers set out from Framingham State University (FSU) to collect temperature and humidity data along seven […]
Community Liaison Model: An Emerging Best Practice for Community Engagement at the Intersection of Climate and Public Health
Community Liaison Model: An Emerging Best Practice for Community Engagement at the Intersection of Climate and Public Health Written by […]
Codes for Climate: Reducing GHG Emissions through Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code and Specialized Code
Codes for Climate: Reducing GHG Emissions through Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code and Specialized Code About the Stretch Code and […]
DOE Funding Opportunity for MAPC Municipalities to Invest in Clean Energy Projects – Apply Now!
DOE Funding Opportunity for MAPC Municipalities to Invest in Clean Energy Projects – Apply Now! Written by Clean Energy and […]
Metropolitan Area Planning Council Announces Policy Priorities Ahead of 193rd Legislative Session
Metropolitan Area Planning Council Announces Policy Priorities Ahead of 193rd Legislative Session MAPC’s legislative priorities are rooted in the goals […]
Funding Opportunities for Mass. Schools to Invest in Indoor Air Quality & Heat Resilience
Funding Opportunities for Mass. Schools to Invest in Indoor Air Quality & Heat Resilience Written by Sharon Ron, MAPC senior […]