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.
A Look into the Governor’s 2026 Budget Recommendations
A Look into the Governor’s 2026 Budget Recommendations Questions? Contact the MAPC Government Affairs Department: Leah Robins, Norman Abbott, and Georgia Barlow January 27, 2025 – On January 22, Governor Healey […]
2024 End of Formal Session Legislative Outcomes: MAPC Priorities and Interest Areas
2024 End of Formal Session Legislative Outcomes: MAPC Priorities and Interest Areas Written by the MAPC Government Affairs Department: Leah Robins, Norman Abbott, Matt Walsh, and Georgia Barlow December 30, […]
Regional Emergency Preparedness and Response Efforts Heralded in Haverhill
Regional Emergency Preparedness and Response Efforts Heralded in Haverhill By Jenifer Wallitsch, Emergency Preparedness Specialist November 14, 2024 – The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), as the sponsoring organization of the […]
A Spotlight on the Priority Climate Action Plan
Preparing Greater Boston for a Changing Climate: A Spotlight on the Priority Climate Action Plan Aug. 26, 2024 – Climate change is impacting Greater Boston communities at an alarming rate. […]
2024 End of Formal Session Legislative Outcomes: MAPC Priorities and Interest Areas
2024 End of Formal Session Legislative Outcomes: MAPC Priorities and Interest Areas For questions, please contact Leah Robins, Norman Abbott, Georgia Barlow, or Matt Walsh August 6, 2024 – The […]
FY25 Enacted Budget Summary
FY25 Enacted Budget Summary For questions, please contact Leah Robins, Norman Abbott, Georgia Barlow, or Matt Walsh On July 29, 2024, Governor Healey signed the FY25 Budget into law. This […]
Cool Roofs in Action: A Spotlight on Successful Implementation in the Metro Mayors Region
Cool Roofs in Action: A Spotlight on Successful Implementation in the Metro Mayors Region Written by Colleen Shortell, Clean Energy and Climate Planning Intern, and Julia Nassar, Clean Energy and Climate […]
Is a Cool Roof Right for You?
Is a Cool Roof Right for You? Find Out with MAPC’s New Tool and Assessment Written by Colleen Shortell, Clean Energy and Climate Planning Intern, and Julia Nassar, Clean Energy […]
Cooling Down the Metro Mayors Region: the Basics & Benefits of Cool Roofs
Cooling Down the Metro Mayors Region: the Basics & Benefits of Cool Roofs Written by Colleen Shortell, Clean Energy and Climate Planning Intern, and Julia Nassar, Clean Energy and Climate […]
New Template Policy Language for Addressing Extreme Heat and Air Quality in Schools
New Template Policy Language for Addressing Extreme Heat and Air Quality in Schools Written by Sharon Ron, Assistant Director of Public Health To support schools in addressing extreme heat, MAPC […]