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Planning 101: Government Affairs

Government Affairs

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.

MAPC Wraps Up Spring Legislative Breakfasts

June 2, 2023

MAPC Wraps Up Spring Legislative Breakfasts June 2, 2023 – MAPC just wrapped up hosting six legislative breakfasts with seven of our subregions […]

Metropolitan Area Planning Council Announces Policy Priorities Ahead of 193rd Legislative Session

January 3, 2023

Metropolitan Area Planning Council Announces Policy Priorities Ahead of 193rd Legislative Session MAPC’s legislative priorities are rooted in the goals […]

MARPA-DLS Conference Highlights Opportunities for Cities & Towns, Reflects on Accomplishments

October 4, 2022

More than one hundred municipal officials and staff from across the Commonwealth gathered last week for the 2022 Statewide Municipal […]

MARPA-DLS Conference 2022: Announcing Special Guests Governor Charlie Baker and Steve Kadish

September 20, 2022

Join the Mass. Association of Regional Planning Agencies and Division of Local Services to hear from special guests Governor Charlie […]

2022 End of Session Legislative Outcomes: MAPC Priorities and Interest Areas

September 15, 2022

The Massachusetts Legislature wrapped up its 192nd session in the early morning of August 1, and the Governor had 10 […]

Annual Shannon Grant Basketball Tournament Brings Community Together for the 13th Year

August 22, 2022

Metro Mayors Host 13th Annual Shannon Grant Basketball Tournament Annual event brings together law enforcement, youth, community and workers in […]