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.
Harnessing Community Science to Better Understand Urban Heat Island Challenges in the MetroWest
Earlier this month, 41 volunteers set out from Framingham State University (FSU) to collect temperature and humidity data along seven […]
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33 Ways to Make Your Digital Communications More Accessible
July 26, 2023 – Today, on the 33rd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) being signed into law on […]
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Introducing the MAPC Municipalities Emoji Map
Introducing the MAPC Municipalities Emoji Map Written by Stephen Larrick, Digital Services Manager July 24, 2023 – Sometimes “civic technology” […]
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Burgeoning Support for Local Option Transfer Fees
Burgeoning Support for Local Option Transfer Fees Legislation would grant cities and towns the ability to establish real estate transfer […]
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It’s Time to Pay Attention to Broadband
It’s Time to Pay Attention to Broadband The Broadband & Digital Equity Summit in Worcester preceded a significant announcement by […]
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Community Liaison Model: An Emerging Best Practice for Community Engagement at the Intersection of Climate and Public Health
Community Liaison Model: An Emerging Best Practice for Community Engagement at the Intersection of Climate and Public Health Written by […]
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