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Planning101

Planning101

Talking Smart Growth for 101 Communities in Greater Boston

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.

A photo of MAPC Policy Analyst Matt Walsh speaking at the Local Option for Housing Affordability (LOHA) Coalition's day of advocacy in June 2023.

Burgeoning Support for Local Option Transfer Fees

July 19, 2023

Burgeoning Support for Local Option Transfer Fees Legislation would grant cities and towns the ability to establish real estate transfer […]

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A photo of Quentin Palfrey speaking in the Grand Hall at Union Station, Worcester, MA at the Broadband and Digital Equity Summit.

It’s Time to Pay Attention to Broadband

July 7, 2023

It’s Time to Pay Attention to Broadband The Broadband & Digital Equity Summit in Worcester preceded a significant announcement by […]

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A close up photo of cement being paved by hand.

Community Liaison Model: An Emerging Best Practice for Community Engagement at the Intersection of Climate and Public Health

June 27, 2023

Community Liaison Model: An Emerging Best Practice for Community Engagement at the Intersection of Climate and Public Health Written by […]

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A photo of MAPC Executive Director Marc Draisen addressing Annual Council Meeting attendees.

MAPC Names Legislator and Staffer of the Year at Annual Council Meeting

June 8, 2023

MAPC Names Legislator and Staffer of the Year at Annual Council Meeting June 7, 2023 – Last week, representatives from […]

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A photo of people at the Three Rivers Interlocal Council (TRIC) legislative breakfast in May 2023.

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 […]

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Codes for Climate: Reducing GHG Emissions through Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code and Specialized Code

March 30, 2023

Codes for Climate: Reducing GHG Emissions through Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code and Specialized Code   About the Stretch Code and […]

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