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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 colorized photo of numerous attached homes in a row.

Metro Mayors Announce 185,000 Unit Production Goal

October 3, 2018

The Boston region is in the midst of a housing crisis. In the communities that make up the Inner Core […]

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Get Ready for Climate Preparedness Week

September 18, 2018

Last year, the 2017 hurricane season was one of the most intense on record, with three Category 4 storms making […]

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How Have Public Agencies and Nonprofits Partnered with TNCs?

September 17, 2018

Download a Comprehensive Summary of the Ride-Hailing Partnerships Discussed Jermaine F. Williams, Troy McHenry, Sandra Robinson, Joanne Laferrara, and Sandy […]

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A Bold and Creative Approach to Public Outreach: City of Newton’s Public Design Week

September 11, 2018

Earlier this summer, MAPC participated in Newton’s first Public Design Week, a one week public visioning process hosted by the […]

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Building the Future: MAPC’s MassBuilds Shows Past, Present, and Future Development

August 15, 2018

Metropolitan Boston needs to build an average of 16,000 new homes per year to meet projected demand. But between 2010 […]

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10th Annual Shannon Grant Basketball Tournament

August 13, 2018

Youth from eight cities and towns had the chance to compete head-to-head this weekend in a basketball tournament held by […]

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