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Planning101

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.

Meeting Youth Where They’re At

April 2, 2018

How a group of government technologists designed a more accessible summer employment system for Boston youth

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Exploring Clean Heating and Cooling Opportunities for Municipal Buildings

March 28, 2018

Are you interested in exploring clean heating and cooling opportunities in your municipal buildings? MAPC can help! Communities, residents, and […]

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Help Build a Sculptural Garden Along Northern Strand Community Trail

March 16, 2018

Written by Carolyn Lewenberg at MAPC with additional comments provided by Emily Nink, Kathleen O’Brien, and Jenn Erickson Community gardeners […]

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Image is a photo of the members of MAPC's Legislative Committee at an event in 2018.

MAPC Hosts New Mayors at Winter Council Meeting

February 28, 2018

  Four newly-minted mayors joined Metropolitan Area Planning Council staff, council members, and allies on the morning of Wednesday, Feb. […]

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Wireless Streetlight Controls – Enabling Cities of the Future

February 23, 2018

Driving down the street on a normal evening, suddenly you see red flashing lights atop the streetlights. Everyone slows down […]

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Building Capacity for Creative Placemaking

February 13, 2018

Written by Patricia Walsh at AFTA with additional comments provided by Jennifer Henaghan at APA and Jennifer Erickson at MAPC […]

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