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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 […]

Comment Period on MAPC’s 2025–2030 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Now Open

June 20, 2025

Comment Period on MAPC’s 2025-2030 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Now Open Public comments will be accepted from Friday, June 20 through Monday, July 21, 2025. June 20, 2025 – BOSTON – The Metropolitan Area Planning Council seeks public input on the final draft of its 2025-2030 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy […]

Mass. Mayors and Officials Issue Statement on ICE Actions in Local Communities

June 12, 2025

Mass. Mayors and Officials Issue Statement on ICE Actions in Local Communities June 13, 2025 – BOSTON – “For the past several weeks, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials have been entering some of our communities and arresting residents. ICE has stated that they are prioritizing the removal of people who […]