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.
MetroCommon 2050 Illustrations: Climate Mitigation and Resiliency
Climate change in Greater Boston will have profound effects: more — and more extreme — heat waves, storms, flooding, and […]
MAPC Releases Catalogue of Climate Resilient Land Use Strategies
Land use regulations can be a powerful tool to provide climate resilience. From floodplain and wetlands restrictions, to tree protection […]
The Energy it Takes to Keep Cool
The Energy it Takes to Keep Cool Written by Natalie Manitius and Kimberly Clark The increasing number of extreme heat […]
MAPC Releases Toolkit for Tackling Rising Temps with Art
MAPC Releases Toolkit for Tackling Rising Temps with Art As cities across the country experience more frequent and intense weather […]
Video: Climate Resiliency and Racial Justice
On Tuesday, May 25, MAPC held the second event in our Accelerating Climate Resiliency Speaker Series. Every other month, we’ll […]
Video: From Snow Days to Heat Waves
Take the Survey! How do you experience heat? How do you cool down? We’re working with the Metro Mayors Coalition […]