In December 2015 MAPC and allies released the first food policy plan for the state of Massachusetts since the 1970s. The Massachusetts Local Food Action Plan is a planning guide rich with recommendations for the 21st century economy, from fishing towns to food trucks and urban and rural farms. A new post on MAPC’s […]

The Urban Land Institute (ULI) has published a report using research and data from MAPC. Building for the Middle: Housing Greater Boston’s Workforce addresses challenges of high demand and high prices and retention and recruitment for the region’s workforce. Read the full report here. Original publication date: May 16, 2016. Updated on […]

Stories of belonging, affordability, and displacement in the region. MAPC, True Story Theater, and the Irish International Immigrant Center organized a community dialogue focused on housing issues in Greater Boston. During the conversation – which was attended by over 30 people, on May 24 – participants shared stories of belonging, affordability, and displacement in […]

More than 80 locally-designed banners are giving a new and inviting look to Hull’s Surfside area along Nantasket Avenue and Water Street this year, following a design competition hosted by the Town last summer. The banner design, created by Richard Green, was chosen after a competition led last June by […]

MAPC is among a handful of organizations nation-wide chosen to pilot a regional procurement program for fuel-efficient vehicles, as part of a special new partnership with the National Association of Regional Councils (NARC) announced last month. MAPC will receive $102,607 under the grant, and is providing matching funds of $25,673 […]