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The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) is the regional planning agency serving the people who live and work in the 101 cities and towns of Metropolitan Boston. We work toward sound municipal management, sustainable land use, protection of natural resources, efficient and affordable transportation, a diverse housing stock, public safety, economic development, clean energy, healthy communities, an informed public, and equity and opportunity among people of all backgrounds.

Press Releases & Statements

Statement of Metro Mayors on Governor Baker’s Housing Choice Program

December 14, 2017

Monday, December 11, 2017 Amanda Linehan, MAPC Communications Manager Cell phone: 617-388-1556 [email protected] Statement of Metro Mayors on Governor Baker’s Housing Choice Program The Metro Mayors Coalition applauds Governor Baker for creating the new Housing Choice program. This program clearly indicates the Administration’s commitment to preserving and producing housing not […]

Metro Mayors Coalition Announce Regional Housing Partnership

December 5, 2017

New partnership will focus on goals to create a housing strategy for Greater Boston’s growing population BOSTON – Tuesday, December 5, 2017 – Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh, Somerville Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and representatives of the 14 cities and towns of the Metropolitan Mayors Coalition of Greater Boston today announced the […]

Study: No relationship between housing, public school enrollment growth

November 6, 2017

Amanda Linehan Communications Manager Metropolitan Area Planning Council 617-933-0705 [email protected] View full report and download all data at https://www.mapc.org/enrollment/ For Immediate Release: Monday, November 6, 2017 REPORT: NO RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HOUSING PRODUCTION, PUBLIC SCHOOL ENROLLMENT GROWTH IN MA New MAPC study finds MA school enrollment dropping overall, with growth concentrated […]

Arlington to Host Forum on Autonomous Vehicles 11/14

November 2, 2017

Amanda Linehan Communications Manager Metropolitan Area Planning Council 617-933-0705 [email protected] For Immediate Release: Wednesday, November 1, 2017 Arlington to Host Forum on Autonomous Vehicles 11/14 ARLINGTON – Join the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) and the Town of Arlington for a special forum on autonomous vehicles and the future of […]

Natick Hosts Event, Creative Installation to Demonstrate Walking Trails for All Ages and Abilities

October 26, 2017

Karen Adelman Communications Strategist Coordinator of MetroWest Regional Collaborative Metropolitan Area Planning Council 617-933-0704 [email protected] For Immediate Release: October 26, 2017 Natick Hosts Event, Creative Installation to Demonstrate Walking Trails for All Ages and Abilities Participatory November 1 Event to Showcase Findings from AARP-funded Natick Study NATICK – The Town of Natick […]