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.
Get Ready for Climate Preparedness Week
Last year, the 2017 hurricane season was one of the most intense on record, with three Category 4 storms making landfall in the U.S. Last week, Hurricane Florence hit the […]
Sharing Information on Opioid Use: How can Health Care and Local Government Partners Communicate to Save Lives?
As part of the work that supports the Metro Mayors Coalition (MMC) in addressing the opioid crisis, MAPC, in partnership with Mass General Hospital, hosted a forum on information sharing […]
The Impact of Arts and Culture in Public Health
Article Written by Michael Rosenberg with content provided by Carolyn Lewenberg Art and culture implemented in community spaces through public art and cultural events can have a positive impact […]
Help Build a Sculptural Garden Along Northern Strand Community Trail
Written by Carolyn Lewenberg at MAPC with additional comments provided by Emily Nink, Kathleen O’Brien, and Jenn Erickson Community gardeners and other members of the public excited about growing food […]
Beat the Heat This Summer With Keep Cool
Just in time for the official start of summer, MAPC has rolled out its pioneering Keep Cool app. In partnership with the Metro Mayors Coalition Climate Preparedness Taskforce, MAPC soft […]
Introducing Trailmap, Your Comprehensive Guide to Local Trails
On the first day of Bay State Bike Week, MAPC celebrated by announcing the launch of Trailmap, a comprehensive online map of trails for cyclists, walkers, and others engaging in […]
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 […]