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South Acton Commuter Rail Station report

Posted on February 16, 2012 at 5:53 pm. Written by Kit Un

The purpose of this study was to address the following concerns from the Town of Acton regarding the proposed station design and expansion to a double track system: Potential for […]

MetroWest Regional Affordable Housing Trust Project

Posted on October 17, 2011 at 4:39 pm. Written by Kit Un

In 2009, the MetroWest Regional Collaborative (then named the MetroWest Growth Management Committee) received a District Local Technical Assistance grant through MAPC to research opportunities to collaborate regionally on housing […]

The North Shore Wind Project

Posted on September 6, 2011 at 4:24 pm. Written by Kit Un

In 2003, MAPC received a grant from The Renewable Energy Trust to provide technical assistance for the siting of onshore wind turbines with the goal of increasing public acceptability in […]

Route 128 Central Corridor Project

Posted on August 29, 2011 at 12:09 pm. Written by Kit Un

Route 128 Central Corridor Plan 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 […]

Conservation Subdivision Design Project (July 2000)

Posted on August 25, 2011 at 10:41 am. Written by Kit Un

The Conservation Subdivision Design (CSD) Project was conducted by MAPC in July 2000 and funded by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Environmental Affairs. CSD is arguably the best reform made […]

Sustainable Transportation: Development Mitigation Strategies and Transportation Demand Management Toolkit

Posted on April 20, 2011 at 2:11 pm. Written by Kit Un

The Development Mitigation Strategies and Transportation Demand Management Toolkit is designed to help municipal planners, local officials, developers, citizen board members and advocates understand the transportation impacts of proposed development […]

CENTRAL MASS ROW JOINT TRAIL/BUSWAY STUDY

Posted on April 8, 2011 at 1:50 pm. Written by Kit Un

Central Mass ROW Joint Trail/Busway study MAGIC, one of MAPC’s sub-regions, requested and funded this initial feasibility study of the Central Massachusetts Railroad right-of-way (ROW), to accommodate both a shared […]

Mass Central Connector

Posted on April 8, 2011 at 1:28 pm. Written by Kit Un

In 2009, MAGIC generated several transportation ideas from comments that were submitted at “MAGIC Mobility” meetings regarding suburban mobility services and constraints in each town. In 2010, MAGIC voted to […]

Weymouth Landing

Posted on April 1, 2011 at 5:08 pm. Written by Kit Un

Weymouth Landing is poised for revitalization as a thriving village center. The Landing has a lot going for it: many successful businesses, a new commuter rail stop, a unique waterfront, a […]

Introduction to Local Stormwater Bylaws and Low Impact Development

Posted on March 22, 2011 at 4:28 pm. Written by Kit Un

A local stormwater bylaw is a good way for communities to promote Low Impact Development (LID) techniques. Numerous communities in the Commonwealth have recently developed stormwater bylaws that incorporate LID, […]