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.
Metropolitan Area Planning Council Announces Policy Priorities Ahead of 193rd Legislative Session
Metropolitan Area Planning Council Announces Policy Priorities Ahead of 193rd Legislative Session MAPC’s legislative priorities are rooted in the goals set in MetroCommon 2050 to create a more equitable, sustainable, […]
Funding Opportunities for Mass. Schools to Invest in Indoor Air Quality & Heat Resilience
Funding Opportunities for Mass. Schools to Invest in Indoor Air Quality & Heat Resilience Written by Sharon Ron, MAPC senior public health planner, Paula Giraldo and Geri Medina, Massachusetts Asthma […]
Massachusetts House and Senate Pass Comprehensive Climate Legislation
For Immediate Release: Thursday, July 21 2022 The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) is pleased that the Legislature has passed a comprehensive climate package that will positively impact our region’s […]
Heatwaves: How Extreme Heat Impacts Students and Educators
SCHOOL’S OUT FOR SUMMER As schools across the region wrap up their academic year and get excited for summer, others are planning for future heatwaves and how to protect students, […]
Keeping Metro Boston Cool: Building a Heat Resilient Region
Take the Survey! How do you experience heat? How do you cool down? We’re working with the Metro Mayors Coalition to create a plan to address heat-related health concerns and […]
MAPC Launches “MetroCommon 2050: Shaping our Region Together”
Flanked by Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, MA-07, and scores of public officials and stakeholders from across Greater Boston this week, the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) officially unveiled a land use […]
Extreme Heat Impacts Workers. Climate Change is Making it Worse.
Climate change is producing more intense and frequent heat waves, and scientists project that Metro Boston will experience upwards of 40 days over 90 degrees by 2030. While everyone is […]
New Tool: Massachusetts Food Systems Map
Are you wondering the extent to which food insecurity is experienced in your community? Or how easy or difficult it is to get nutritious food in different neighborhoods? Would you […]
Access COVID-19 Digital Vaccine Card with “My Vax Records”
Go to the Baker-Polito Administration’s press release for more information.
Resources for Cities and Towns Responding to Omicron
COVID cases are surging, largely due to the highly transmissible Omicron variant. Fortunately, there are steps we can take immediately to keep people safe and out of the hospital. Throughout […]