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MAPC Awarded Grant to Continue Heat Resilience Work through State Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program

August 13, 2024

MAPC Awarded Grant to Continue Heat Resilience Work through State Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program BOSTON – Aug. 13, 2024 – The Healey-Driscoll Administration awarded the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) nearly $500,000 to build upon years of work within the region to better prepare for and respond to the impacts […]

MAPC Statement on Affordable Homes Act, End of Session

August 2, 2024

MAPC Statement on Affordable Homes Act, End of Session Aug. 2, 2024 – “Last week, the Legislature concluded its two-year session with a flurry of action on several major bills, only some of which made it through both chambers and to the Governor’s desk. We encourage Governor Healey to sign […]

MAPC Awarded $3M to Bring a Modular Housing Construction Facility to Greater Boston

July 25, 2024

Metropolitan Area Planning Council Awarded $3M to Bring a Modular Housing Construction Facility to Greater Boston The federally-funded project encompasses advancing housing strategies, assessing local needs and barriers, and exploring innovative building methods to build new homes. July 25, 2024 – BOSTON – The Biden-Harris Administration and U.S. Department of […]

MAPC Receives National Recognition for Convening Indigenous Perspectives on Climate Resilience and Sustainability

July 18, 2024

MAPC Receives National Recognition for Convening Indigenous Perspectives on Climate Resilience and Sustainability . The National Association of Regional Councils awarded the agency for its “Rooted in Nature: Indigenous Knowledge and Climate Resiliency” online speaker series Atlanta – July 18, 2024 – The National Association of Regional Councils presented the Metropolitan […]

MAPC joins the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities

June 28, 2024

MAPC joins the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities . Boston – June 28, 2024 – With the support of a number of mayors and town administrators, and with many communities in the area already engaged in the age-and dementia-friendly movement, the Metropolitan Area Planning Council is proud to […]