Public Health
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.
How Can We Tell if Complete Streets Policies are Working?
How do we measure what really matters? As a planner, I know the plan is important but it is not what really counts at the end of the day. It’s the […]
Who Benefits (and Who Can Be Harmed) as Neighborhoods Change?
Gentrification changes neighborhoods. It raises property values and brings new investments in parks and public spaces, streetscapes, and services. These are changes that can improve economic and social well-being. Unfortunately, […]
Staying (stair)well
In a fierce, bareknuckle clash of the titans, MAPC competed last week to see which floor could climb the most stairs. Honor was at stake. So was a Top Banana […]
Making Neighborhoods Healthier: MAPC’s Model HIA Report
We are very happy to announce that The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) and MAPC Health Impact Assessment (HIA) for the Healthy Neighborhoods Equity Fund (HNEF) has been recognized by […]
MAPC Communities Shine in Best Complete Streets Policies of 2014
A big congratulations to the five MAPC communities that were ranked in Smart Growth America’s Top 10 Complete Streets Policies of 2014. MAPC provided direct assistance to four of the […]
MAPC Interdisciplinary Team Wins Massachusetts American Planning Association Award
MAPC’s “Placemaking in Malden” project today won the Social Advocacy Award from the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Planning Association. MAPC’s interdisciplinary approach was reflected in the range of planners involved […]
$50 Million for Active Streets Certification Program in House’s Transportation Bond Bill
This week, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed its version of the Transportation Bond Bill and included $50 million for the Active Streets Certification Program! MAPC has been working continuously […]
Investing in Healthy Neighborhoods: The Healthy Neighborhoods Equity Fund
The way we design neighborhoods can help – or hurt – our health. The location of our homes and businesses, the quality of sidewalks and streets, community programs and public […]
Boston Green Map: Find Your Space!
This Sunday, July 14 we’re launching our Boston Green Map website & app at Circle the City on Avenue of the Arts. Will you join us?? Boston Green Map is a web […]
MAPC grants help communities create safe walking routes to school, smoke-free housing
In partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH), MAPC awarded wellness “mini-grants” to municipalities within Middlesex County that do not currently receive Mass in Motion funding from MDPH. […]