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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.

A Busy Summer at the DPU: Part 1 – Municipal Aggregation

November 20, 2024

A Busy Summer at the DPU: Part 1 – Municipal Aggregation By Jeremy Koo, Assistant Director of Clean Energy The […]

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Regional Emergency Preparedness and Response Efforts Heralded in Haverhill

November 14, 2024

Regional Emergency Preparedness and Response Efforts Heralded in Haverhill By Jenifer Wallitsch, Emergency Preparedness Specialist November 14, 2024 – The Metropolitan […]

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More than a dozen brightly dressed cyclists are pictured in a half circle in a mixed-pavement area. Some of the cyclists are on a path with greenery behind them.

Fall Walks and Summer Rides: Traversing and Celebrating the Region’s Trails

November 8, 2024

Fall Walks and Summer Rides: Traversing and Celebrating the Region’s Trails By David Loutzenheiser, Senior Transportation Planner, and Tim Viall, […]

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Photo of solar panels with a setting sun and a blue sky with some clouds in the background.

Solar + Storage = Energy Resilience & Savings

October 29, 2024

Solar + Storage = Energy Resilience & Savings By Kat Kobylt, Senior Environmental Planner, and Julia Nassar, Senior Clean Energy […]

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The First Congressional Church, a white building with a steeple, is pictured in Stoneham, Massachusetts with the Town Common visible to the right with a gazebo.

Technical Assistance Supports Stoneham Historic Preservation Plan

October 28, 2024

Technical Assistance Supports Stoneham Historic Preservation Plan By Lindsay Randall, Senior Regional Humanities Specialist, and Sarah Scott, Senior Regional Land […]

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A map of eastern Massachusetts showing the compliance status of MBTA Communities. The MAPC region is outlined in black.

Celebrating Progress on MBTA Communities

October 23, 2024

Celebrating Progress on MBTA Communities By Sukanya Sharma, Senior Regional Land Use Planner, and Matt Walsh, Government Affairs Policy Analyst […]

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