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Lizzi Weyant Named Executive Director of the Metropolitan Area Planning Council

September 25, 2025

Lizzi Weyant Named Executive Director of the Metropolitan Area Planning Council BOSTON – September 25, 2025 – The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) Executive Committee voted unanimously to appoint Lizzi Weyant as the agency’s new executive director. Weyant has served as acting executive director since June 2025 when former executive director […]

MAPC Awards $800k in “Accelerating Climate Resilience” Grants to Municipal and Community-Organization Led Projects

September 18, 2025

MAPC Awards $800k in “Accelerating Climate Resilience” Grants to Municipal and Community-Organization Led Projects The cities/towns of Revere, Marblehead, Chelsea, and the following organizations: Just a Start, Housing Corporation of Arlington, WalkMassachusetts, TownGreen, Inc., Black Economic Council of Massachusetts, Neighborhood of Affordable Housing and Maverick Landing Community Services, MassEnergize, Inc., […]

New Interactive Climate Resilience Playbook Provides Actionable Strategies and Resources

September 11, 2025

New Interactive Climate Resilience Playbook Provides Actionable Strategies and Resources The Playbook features a searchable database of project ideas as well as planning guidance, best practices, and case studies from communities across the Commonwealth BOSTON – September 11, 2025 – Today the Metropolitan Area Planning Council, the Pioneer Valley Planning […]

Quincy, MAPC, MBI Launch Free Wi-Fi Program for O’Brien Tower Residents

August 25, 2025

Quincy, MAPC, MBI Launch Free Wi-Fi Program for O’Brien Tower Residents The internet service is one component of a citywide initiative to address technological needs Aug. 22, 2025 – The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), the City of Quincy, and the Quincy Housing Authority celebrated the launch of a local “Apartment […]

Communities and Artists Collaborate to “Build a Cool Culture” in Response to Extreme Heat

June 30, 2025

Communities and Artists Collaborate to “Build a Cool Culture” in Response to Extreme Heat MAPC, Mystic River Watershed Association, City of Chelsea, City of Malden, City of Everett, City of Revere, Town of Winthrop partner to bring three artist teams to their communities. June 30, 2025 – As a dangerous […]