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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.

Smart growth shopping: Choosing a city stroller

January 7, 2013

Yesterday, I (meaning my husband, 8 month-old son, and me) went stroller shopping. Somehow our physical space constraints and our […]

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"Fiscal cliff" deal yields a win for public transit

January 4, 2013

One important federal transportation issue that MAPC has been working on in the past year is/was the disparity between commuter […]

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MAPC’s Best of 2012

December 31, 2012

As we say goodbye to 2012 (and get ready to celebrate our 50th anniversary in 2013), we’re reflecting on some […]

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Bringing holiday cheer to Stoughton business owners

December 21, 2012

Yesterday I spent the afternoon walking around Stoughton Center, popping into different local businesses to meet the owners and encourage […]

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Learning cluster discussions: Sustainable Communities Consortium Meeting, Fall 2012

December 10, 2012

Planning and Preserving Urban Green Infrastructure This session featured a number of innovative projects, with goals ranging from increased access […]

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Finding the right words: Community engagement in Quincy

December 3, 2012

Last Thursday evening, MAPC and the City of Quincy hosted a meeting with residents, property owners, and business owners in the […]

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