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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 a volunteer picking up the sensors at FSU and an FSU member is demonstrating how to use the sensor.

Harnessing Community Science to Better Understand Urban Heat Island Challenges in the MetroWest

July 28, 2023

Earlier this month, 41 volunteers set out from Framingham State University (FSU) to collect temperature and humidity data along seven […]

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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 33rd Anniversary logo.

33 Ways to Make Your Digital Communications More Accessible

July 26, 2023

July 26, 2023 – Today, on the 33rd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) being signed into law on […]

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A photo of the MAPC region with emojis for every city and town.

Introducing the MAPC Municipalities Emoji Map

July 24, 2023

Introducing the MAPC Municipalities Emoji Map Written by Stephen Larrick, Digital Services Manager July 24, 2023 – Sometimes “civic technology” […]

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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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