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.
Sad statistics don’t have to endure
Yvonne Abraham’s Boston Globe editorial “A sad statistic that endures” did an excellent job describing racial disparities in the birth of […]
Read MoreThe casinos are coming: What should communities expect?
Last week, the Governor signed Chapter 194 of the Acts of 2011 that will bring up to three resort […]
Read MoreSee you next year Hubway!
Hubway bikes were put away for the winter yesterday, but they will be back in Spring 2012. Expanded service is […]
Read MoreAre some places too sacred for development?
Are there certain places that should never be built upon? This is a question I’ve been grappling with, as a […]
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Winter Biking: Not as scary as it sounds!
You know all those reasons you love biking? Getting places faster, saving money, getting some exercise, actually enjoying your commute? […]
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