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Buy Back Streetlights from Utility

Posted on November 22, 2017 at 10:07 am. Written by Kit Un

In order to save energy by retrofitting streetlights with LEDs, municipalities must first own the streetlights. M.G.L. Chapter 164 Section 34A allows municipalities to purchase streetlights from their utility. It […]

Clean Energy Toolkit Topic: Alternative Energy

Posted on November 22, 2017 at 10:03 am. Written by Kit Un

“Alternative energy” is a phrase used to describe technologies that help increase energy efficiency and reduce reliance on conventional fossil-fuel based electricity generation, but do not qualify as clean or […]

What Are Possible Development Mitigation Strategies?

Posted on November 21, 2017 at 2:27 pm. Written by Kit Un

Legal Considerations It is essential to understand the context for requiring development mitigation. In 1966, the Home Rule Amendment was added to the Massachusetts Constitution. The Amendment created a limited home rule […]

Route 128 Central Corridor Plan

Posted on November 21, 2017 at 12:30 pm. Written by Kit Un

The Route 128 Central Corridor Plan addresses the impacts of increased traffic volumes and seeks to reduce single occupancy trips while preserving quality of life and ensuring mobility. Download the […]

Southeast Framingham Action Plan 2017-2024

Posted on November 2, 2017 at 3:52 pm. Written by Kit Un

Para ver esta página en español, haga clic aqui. Clique aqui para a versão da página em português. The Metropolitan Area Planning Council provided District Local Technical Assistance to the […]

North Shore Regional Planning Project

Posted on September 27, 2017 at 12:21 pm. Written by Kit Un

MAPC is working with Beverly, Salem, Danvers, Hamilton, Ipswich and Wenham to identify: priority areas for development and redevelopment priority areas for open space protection significant transportation improvements necessary for […]

Framingham Tech Park

Posted on September 1, 2017 at 1:07 pm. Written by Kit Un

Framingham Tech Park Final Report Read the Framingham Tech Park Final Report Project background One of the goals of the Metro Boston Consortium for Sustainable Communities is to collaborate with […]

Parking Benefit Districts

Posted on July 21, 2017 at 11:41 am. Written by Kit Un

Signed in to law in late 2016, the Municipal Modernization Act allows Massachusetts cities and towns to create what is known as a parking benefit district. Parking benefit districts is […]

Downtown Foxborough Business Visioning 2017

Posted on May 4, 2017 at 2:44 pm. Written by Kit Un

Background The Town of Foxborough together with a group of businesses is exploring how to make downtown Foxborough even better to bring visitors and improve business. The sessions will be […]

Sustainable Agriculture: Municipal Food System Toolkit

Posted on April 18, 2017 at 4:12 pm. Written by Kit Un

Project Background What is a food system? At what scale does it operate? How can I improve my local food system? The Municipal Food System Toolkit for MAPC Communities was […]