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Planning101: Planning

Planning

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.

Cool Communications

June 9, 2026

Building heat resilience means building effective communication networks, so you can reach people before the next heat wave hits. Awareness […]

Extreme Heat 101

June 8, 2026

Over the last couple of decades, heat-related deaths have risen dramatically in the U.S. even though they are largely preventable. […]

MARPA Gathers for District Local Technical Assistance Day at the State House

March 10, 2026

March 5, 2026 – Executive directors and staff representing the Commonwealth’s 13 Regional Planning Agencies gathered for a day of […]

MMC Regional Housing Task Force – Tracking Progress to 2030 Housing Production Goal

March 3, 2026

  The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) has released its annual update on permitting activity throughout the Metro Mayors Coalition […]

What is Joint Rule 10? Priority Legislation Reaches an Important Step

December 3, 2025

What is Joint Rule 10? Priority Legislation Reaches an Important Step By MAPC’s Government Affairs Team December 3, 2025 – […]

This Playbook Helps Municipalities and Community Partners Prepare for Local Climate Impacts

December 2, 2025

This Playbook Helps Municipalities and Community Partners Prepare for Local Climate Impacts By Emma Zehner, Senior Clean Energy and Climate […]