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MAPC Finds Greater Boston Experienced Measurable Loss of Industrial Space Since 2011, Demand for this Space Remains Robust

Posted on February 14, 2023 at 2:28 pm. Written by Tim Viall

MAPC Finds Greater Boston Experienced Measurable Loss of Industrial Space Since 2011, Demand for this Space Remains Robust Deterioration of the regional industrial base could damage the region’s economic strength, […]

The ripple effect: A regional approach to sustainable communities

Posted on July 2, 2012 at 4:04 pm. Written by Amanda Linehan

The purchase of streetlights by Chelsea from Boston referenced in this article from Atlantic Cities was facilitated in part by MAPC. Our clean energy team is spearheading a statewide collective […]

Running down a dream: MA Mayors rally for transportation reform

Posted on June 15, 2012 at 12:03 pm. Written by Amanda Linehan

On Monday, June 11–just weeks before the July 1 deadline for MBTA fare hikes and service cuts–mayors from across the state gathered at South Station to show their support for […]

CORI Reform: Helping ex-offenders get jobs is good for the region

Posted on May 16, 2012 at 12:13 pm. Written by Amanda Linehan

Everyone deserves to have a job. But when access to employment is limited for large groups of people in a community with high rates of criminal convictions, it doesn’t only […]

MBTA's fiscal crisis hinders economic growth and harms the evironment

Posted on January 26, 2012 at 5:09 pm. Written by Amanda Linehan

Originally posted on BostInno The MBTA is facing a fiscal crisis today, but the resolution to that crisis will have repercussions for many years. Drastic service cuts and fare increases […]