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.
Roadworks: A Streamlined Digital Platform to Manage Street Openings
Massachusetts has some of the oldest natural gas main infrastructure in the nation, with pipes averaging 60 years old. To […]
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Are You Proud of Your Bylaws and Policies?
We Want to Hear From You! The Metropolitan Area Planning Council is developing a resource for municipalities looking to adapt […]
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A Reflection from MAPC’s First Artist-in-Residence
In 2017, MAPC hired Carolyn Lewenberg as our first artist-in-residence. The goal of the MAPC Artist-in-Residence Program is to bring […]
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MAPC Helps City of Everett, Community Partners Launch First-Ever Food Plan
Photo by Cyara Lambert Good food and good health go hand in hand. With a good food system comes environmental […]
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Weekend-Long Celebration of Art in Natick
For the Love of Natick: Creative Placemaking Project Culminates with Weekend-Long Celebration of Art By Mallory Nezam, Jennifer Erickson, and […]
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MassTrails, Landline, and Connecting Our Region
Earlier this month, the Baker-Polito administration officially announced an exciting new program: MassTrails, which will provide funding and resources to […]
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