Swampscott Hazard Mitigation Plan
…hazards. The Town of Swampscott Hazard Mitigation Team was assisted by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) in preparing this draft plan. The project was funded by the Massachusetts Emergency…
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Racial Disparities in the Proximity to Vehicle Air Pollution Sources in the MAPC Region
…areas with the highest PPI rank of 5. The demographics of residents in these highest-scoring areas reveals significant inequities in the spatial patterns of residents by race. Figure 2 shows…
MAPC Book Club
…of land – in some cities, as much as one-third of the metropolitan footprint. With such a staggering presence, shouldn’t planners, designers and public officials be paying more attention to…
Walk This Way: Tips for pedestrian etiquette
These days the streets of Boston (and most metropolitan areas) are full of pedestrians connected to smartphones –following the latest news, music, emails, or Facebook post–while tuning out their surroundings….
2023 Shannon Grant Community Safety Summit
…violence, innovative prevention strategies, and initiatives that various partners are currently implementing. The Metropolitan Area Planning Council and Boston University planned the statewide event on behalf of the Metro Mayors…
Help Determine Housing Goals and Strategies for Lynn
…& Neighborhood Development, with the support of the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), are setting housing goals and policies through “Housing Lynn: A plan for inclusive growth.” Based on community…
Health Lens Analysis of Urban Agriculture Policy in Cambridge
…policy and guidance development, the Cambridge Public Health Department partnered with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council to conduct a Health Lens Analysis (HLA) with the objective of taking a closer…
Getting to Yes: Zoning Under Housing Choice [Video]
Recently-passed Housing Choice legislation made it easier to pass multifamily zoning in Massachusetts–but how can municipalities build support for housing initiatives? The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), the Citizen’s Housing…
‘Good2Go’ Launches Income-Based Electric Vehicle (EV) Sharing Program in Roxbury
…Washington St., Roxbury, MA 02119 Register in advance for Sanative Fest 2021 and find more information at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sanative-fest-2021-tickets-155671867747. Media Contact Amanda Linehan Communications Director Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) [email protected]…
Webinar:“Women in the Workforce: Addressing the Impacts of COVID-19”
…beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) has hosted a series of webinars to keep local officials and stakeholders aware of resources and initiatives to help…