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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 the MAPC Emergency Management team. Pictured from left to right: Elizabeth Robert, Emergency Preparedness Manager; Jenifer Wallitsch, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator; Dan Witts, Emergency Preparedness Specialist; and Lauren Sacks, Program Specialist

MAPC Leads Emergency Preparedness Exercise for Cape Ann Region

June 24, 2024

MAPC Leads Emergency Preparedness Exercise for Cape Ann Region Written by Jenifer Wallitsch, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Pictured: The Amaral-Bailey Post […]

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A photo of the Lower Mills Village, Massachusetts, spanning both sides of the Neponset River between Milton (on the right) and City of Boston (Dorchester) (on the left).

Preserving and Creating New Homes Through Historic Building Rehabilitation

June 21, 2024

Preserving and Creating New Homes Through Historic Building Rehabilitation Written by Sarah Scott, Regional Land Use Planer II Pictured: Lower […]

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Cooling Down the Metro Mayors Region: the Basics & Benefits of Cool Roofs

June 20, 2024

Cooling Down the Metro Mayors Region: the Basics & Benefits of Cool Roofs Written by Colleen Shortell, Clean Energy and […]

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A dimly lit corridor in a school. Windows line the left side and doors on the right.

New Template Policy Language for Addressing Extreme Heat and Air Quality in Schools

June 18, 2024

New Template Policy Language for Addressing Extreme Heat and Air Quality in Schools Written by Sharon Ron, Assistant Director of […]

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Photo shows people inside a conference room at the Commonwealth Museum - they are facing a screen and a speaker at a podium.

Officers and Executive Committee Elected, Staff Members Awarded at Annual Council Meeting

June 12, 2024

Officers and Executive Committee Elected, Staff Members Awarded at Annual Council Meeting Secretary of the Executive Office of Energy and […]

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A photo of a block party in Cambridge, MA. Children play on a closed street with a table and activities set up.

Climate Change and Social Resilience

May 29, 2024

Climate Change and Social Resilience Written by Sasha Shyduroff-Gutman, Principal Planner Pictured: A block party in Cambridge, MA. Photo credit: […]

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