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.
What Climate Change Could Mean for Your Town’s Trees
Climate change is threatening many communities of Greater Boston and will only worsen over the course of the rest of […]
Read MoreIncorporating Art Into Your Planning Process
Whether a colorful mural brightening an otherwise-bare wall, a trail adorned with temporary or permanent public art, or a wastewater […]
Read MorePerfect Fit Parking: How Much is Residential Parking Actually Being Used?
In communities across Metro Boston, parking is a point of contention for initiatives ranging from zoning to housing projects: everyone […]
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Is Metro Boston Building Too Much Parking?
Boston – Parking is a hotly-debated across Metro Boston, with little hard data about how many off-street spaces already exist in the region, and how many we need to build in order to meet future demand – until now.
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Planning 101 Blog: Newton’s Community Solar Share Initiative
Typically, low income households pay a higher percentage of income for electricity than those in other income tax brackets, and […]
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Newton's Community Solar Share Initiative: Sometimes, the Answer is Hidden in Plain Sight
Typically, low income households pay a higher percentage of income for electricity than those in other income brackets. In Boston, […]
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