Local Examples: Waiving Parking Requirements
…public streets. In the event of the enlargement or change of use of an existing structure, the regulations set forth in this section shall apply only to the area added…
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Examples of Recent Local Parking Studies
Three local examples are provided. The Belmont, Mass. and Lexington, Mass. parking study examples are studies that target commercial areas and focus exclusively on parking issues. The Norwood, Mass. example…
Parking Issues and Questions
…and strategies that may help in its resolution. There is not enough parking in the downtown area; customers have trouble finding spaces and frequent double-parking blocks spots and causes congestion…
Danvers Town Meeting Unanimously Passes Tapleyville Overlay District Article
…a small industrial area near the downtown and adjacent to the bike path. Congratulations to many at MAPC, which provided the town with the updated zoning text and also visualizations…
Finding the right words: Community engagement in Quincy
…for Wollaston Center. To engage participants, MAPC asked the question “In one word or short phrase, what do you like best about the Wollaston area?” We used sticky notes to…
MetroFuture Walks & Talks: Tour of Drumlin Farm
…and field area and hear from a teacher naturalist about the challenges involved in growing and raising food locally and on a large scale. We will also learn about the…
MAPC’s Metro Mayors Coalition Receives Shannon Grant to Combat Youth and Gang Violence
…Mayors Coalition received over $335,000 this year to continue its work. The coalition is a partnership of 14 communities in the Greater Boston area that addresses common problems and promotes…