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Mayor Dominick Pangallo Signs Ordinance Eliminating Parking Mandates for New Multifamily Housing in Salem

September 29, 2025

Mayor Dominick Pangallo Signs Ordinance Eliminating Parking Mandates for New Multifamily Housing in Salem The approval follows two affirming votes by the City Council of the ordinance first proposed by Mayor Pangallo and after considerable study and engagement with residents SALEM – September 29, 2025 – Last Thursday, the Salem City […]

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 […]