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.
MAPC & Eversource: Next Steps in Peak Demand
On Wednesday, April 4th, MAPC and Eversource hosted a webinar together to share new peak demand reduction opportunities with municipalities […]
Meeting Youth Where They’re At
How a group of government technologists designed a more accessible summer employment system for Boston youth
Exploring Clean Heating and Cooling Opportunities for Municipal Buildings
Are you interested in exploring clean heating and cooling opportunities in your municipal buildings? MAPC can help! Communities, residents, and […]
Help Build a Sculptural Garden Along Northern Strand Community Trail
Written by Carolyn Lewenberg at MAPC with additional comments provided by Emily Nink, Kathleen O’Brien, and Jenn Erickson Community gardeners […]
MAPC Hosts New Mayors at Winter Council Meeting
Four newly-minted mayors joined Metropolitan Area Planning Council staff, council members, and allies on the morning of Wednesday, Feb. […]
Wireless Streetlight Controls – Enabling Cities of the Future
Driving down the street on a normal evening, suddenly you see red flashing lights atop the streetlights. Everyone slows down […]