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.
Charlie's Corner: Federal smart growth legislation roundup
February was another key month for the transportation reauthorization, with quite a bit of activity packed into its 29 days. […]
MetroFuture Walks & Talks: The Somerville Maple Syrup Boil Down
One of the strategies outlined in MAPC’s MetroFuture regional plan is the creation and strengthening of local food programs. Somerville, Mass., […]
From the ground up: Finding innovative ways to promote energy efficiency
The original version of this blog post appeared on the ACEEE blog. Local municipalities and community organizations are adopting policies, […]
Congratulations to MAPC's Christian Spanring!
Congratulations to Christian Spanring, MAPC’s GIS Developer, who was recently awarded with the Somerville Community Corporation’s Norris Weston Award! SCC honored […]
MAPC Open House Recap
Thank you to everyone who showed up on Tuesday night for MAPC’s 3rd annual Open House! Visitors toured three floors […]
MBTA's fiscal crisis hinders economic growth and harms the evironment
Originally posted on BostInno The MBTA is facing a fiscal crisis today, but the resolution to that crisis will have […]