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MAPC Statement on Police Body-worn Camera Adoption in Greater Boston

March 3, 2023

MAPC Statement on Police Body-worn Camera Adoption in Greater Boston March 3, 2023 – The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) today released a statement calling on the region’s police departments to deploy body-worn cameras for law enforcement officers in light of recent high-profile incidents involving firearms in Greater Boston. “The tragic […]

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

February 14, 2023

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, price smaller firms out of the area, and have a disproportionate impact on workers of color and those without college […]

Eleven Communities Selected for the 2023 “Making it Public” Art Program

February 9, 2023

Eleven Communities Selected for the 2023 “Making it Public” Art Program Acton, Brockton, Chelmsford, Chelsea, Concord, Devens, Erving, Greenfield, Holyoke, Middleborough, and Revere make up next cohort BOSTON – February 9, 2023 – The New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA) selected 11 communities state-wide for “Making it Public” 2023, […]

Millis Residents Asked to Weigh in on a Vision for MBTA Community 3A Zoning

February 2, 2023

Millis Residents Asked to Weigh in on a Vision for MBTA Community 3A Zoning The Town and Advisory Committee want to hear from the community MILLIS – February 1, 2023 – In response to the affordable housing crisis, Massachusetts recently passed new legislation that requires communities adopt zoning that creates […]

Boston, Cambridge and Somerville Launch Regional Effort to Protect and Plan for Arts Spaces

January 30, 2023

Boston, Cambridge and Somerville Launch Regional Effort to Protect and Plan for Arts Spaces Making Space for Art is supported by a $140,000 Technical Assistance Grant from MAPC BOSTON – January 30, 2022 – The cities of Boston, Cambridge, and Somerville are joining together with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council […]