File Type: Report – Page 9

External Links and Resources on LID

Posted on September 15, 2016 at 12:07 pm. Written by Kit Un

National Organizations and Research Centers Center for Watershed Protection: a leading nonprofit organization with extensive research and publications regarding water resource protection (including stormwater). Be sure to check out the Stormwater […]

Fact Sheet: Cisterns and Rain Barrels

Posted on September 15, 2016 at 10:43 am. Written by Kit Un

Cisterns and rain barrels are simple techniques to store rooftop runoff for reuse for landscaping and other nonpotable uses. They are based on the LID approach that treats rooftop runoff […]

Flexible Parking Requirements

Posted on September 1, 2016 at 1:36 pm. Written by Kit Un

Parking Requirements That Fit Your Community Most communities have standards for the minimum amount of parking required for new developments written into their zoning code. These minimums are generally based […]

Trail Implementation Toolkit

Posted on September 1, 2016 at 1:19 pm. Written by Kit Un

MAPC has developed a Trail Implementation Toolkit with the goal of empowering local planners and trail advocates to help grow the network of biking and walking trails in Massachusetts. Building a trail with state or […]

Pedestrian and Bicycle Planning Network

Posted on September 1, 2016 at 12:05 pm. Written by Kit Un

For information about the LandLine, please click here. Final Reports Beverly Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Reading Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Northern Strand Trail Communities – Chelsea, Everett, Lynn, Malden, Revere, Saugus […]

Salem Point Neighborhood Vision and Action Plan

Posted on August 31, 2016 at 1:43 pm. Written by Kit Un

Background The Point neighborhood in the City of Salem includes nearly 144 acres and 4,100 people, and is located just south of the downtown and wharf areas. The Point is distinguished […]

Foreclosure Advocacy

Posted on August 31, 2016 at 12:23 pm. Written by Kit Un

Many legislative and policy initiatives at the state and federal levels have been introduced to address foreclosures. They provide support, resources, and assistance to residents, local governments, and the mortgage […]

Long Range Planning for Sea Level Rise

Posted on August 31, 2016 at 12:11 pm. Written by Kit Un

Scituate, Marshfield and Duxbury Coastal Hazards Adaptation Study Coastal communities in the Boston region enjoy access to the scenic and recreational amenities of being along the ocean shores. There is also […]

Mystic River Corridor Strategy Project

Posted on August 31, 2016 at 12:09 pm. Written by Kit Un

Project background Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone initiated this project in 2006 when he approached MAPC with the idea to bring the cities of the Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Medford and Somerville together to […]

MAGIC Comprehensive Agricultural Planning Program

Posted on August 30, 2016 at 3:53 pm. Written by Kit Un

Program Background The MAGIC subregion has the least densely-populated land of the MAPC region. These communities are particularly susceptible to encroaching development on lands suitable for agricultural production. The remaining farms in developing […]