Planning101
Creating a more sustainable, equitable, collaborative, and climate-resilient region.
Planning101 is a space for MAPC staff to share their wealth of knowledge on different topics. 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 Bold and Creative Approach to Public Outreach: City of Newton’s Public Design Week
Earlier this summer, MAPC participated in Newton’s first Public Design Week, a one week public visioning process hosted by the […]
Building the Future: MAPC’s MassBuilds Shows Past, Present, and Future Development
Metropolitan Boston needs to build an average of 16,000 new homes per year to meet projected demand. But between 2010 […]
10th Annual Shannon Grant Basketball Tournament
Youth from eight cities and towns had the chance to compete head-to-head this weekend in a basketball tournament held by […]
End of the Legislative Session – How MAPC’s Priorities Fared
As Massachusetts’ legislative session drew to a close early Wednesday morning, many of MAPC’s legislative priorities were up for consideration. […]
As Summer Heats Up, Keep Cool with MAPC’s Interactive Online Map
It’s mid-July and the Boston Metro Region has already experienced several days over 90 degrees, including a heat wave at […]
Massachusetts Legislature Finalizes FY2019 State Budget Proposal
The Commonwealth is one step closer to having a FY2019 budget in place. Budget negotiations took a bit longer than […]