Fact Sheet: Bioretention Areas
…Reduce peak discharge rates. Reduce total runoff volume. Improve site landscaping Bioretention areas can provide excellent pollutant removal and recharge for the “first flush” of stormwater runoff. Properly designed…
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Help Shape the Future of the Chelsea Creek Waterfront
Area Planning Council (MAPC) for public meeting to learn about the upcoming Municipal Harbor Plan on Monday, June 11, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Chelsea Senior Center…
How are Development Impacts Identified?
…Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) is a uniform system of environmental impact review to reduce the potential for harm to the environment from certain development, construction or other projects. MEPA was established…
Need for Income-Restricted, Affordable Rental Housing Far Outweighs Supply in Massachusetts
research from Housing Navigator Massachusetts, Inc. and the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) measured and explored the gap between the supply of income-restricted, affordable rental housing in the Commonwealth and…
Rockport Station Area Transit-Oriented Village Plan
The Town of Rockport has been proactive in planning for its future. This small, North Shore town (population 7,700) is known for its picturesque downtown, beaches, and well-developed artist…
21.6m Grant To Fund Bluebike Expansion, New Transit Shuttles, Other Congestion Relief Solutions In Metro Boston
…to help relieve congestion across Greater Boston will fund scores of new Bluebikes stations and add several new shuttle routes to supplement MBTA service throughout the city, the Metropolitan Area…
MAPC 2015 Fall Council Meeting
Equity and Quality of Life in Chelsea by Jenn Erickson; When to Switch off: Lowering Municipal Energy Rates by Patrick Roche; Resilient Quincy: Planning and Preparing for Climate Change by…
Malden Center for Arts & Culture
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DLTA Spotlight: Rockland Master Plan 2030
to Read The final plan, adopted by the planning board in December 2020, concluded a year-long planning process with extensive community input, including four public forums, even amidst the…