Low Impact Development Toolkit
…municipalities to address runoff from densely developed areas. Low Impact Development Low Impact Development (LID) is a more sustainable land development approach that begins with a site planning process that…
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Buy Back Streetlights from Utility
In order to save energy by retrofitting streetlights with LEDs, municipalities must first own the streetlights. M.G.L. Chapter 164 Section 34A allows municipalities to purchase streetlights from their utility. It…
Once is chance, twice is coincidence, third time is because it’s getting warmer.
…last week the hard way…we can avoid doing the same with some foresight, region-wide planning, and cooperation. —Barry Keppard, MAPC Regional Planner & Martin Pillsbury, Environmental Planning Director …
Root Cause Solutions Exchange
CHANGE FONT SIZE MAPC >> Search results for ‘•Metropolitan Area Planning Commission Climate Preparedness Resources for Municipalities ‘ The Root Cause Solutions Exchange (the Exchange) is a new initiative by…
MESM Academy | Additional Support Services
CHANGE FONT SIZE MAPC >> Search results for ‘•Metropolitan Area Planning Commission Climate Preparedness Resources for Municipalities ‘ Additional Support Services Training Curriculum and Resources(opens in new tab)Peer Learning Network(opens…
Parking Wrapped in Active Uses
Parking Structures for a Pedestrian-Friendly Environment In downtowns and other areas where the pedestrian environment is important, parking structures can disrupt and degrade the urban fabric, creating blank concrete walls…
Plan Downtown Malden
…Malden. A key focus of the downtown plan was the Malden Government Center site. However, the plan examined the entire downtown area and addressed six topic areas, including urban design…
MAPC Hosts New Mayors at Winter Council Meeting
…Four newly-minted mayors joined Metropolitan Area Planning Council staff, council members, and allies on the morning of Wednesday, Feb. 28 for MAPC’s winter council meeting. Over 100 guests turned out…
Managing Neighborhood Change: How To Measure Neighborhood Change
…has an adverse impact on lower-income populations or neighborhoods. First, municipalities must establish a current demographic and residential baseline. Second, they must observe and monitor any changes to this baseline….
Help Envision Future Housing for Stoneham
…vision for housing in your community? Join the Town of Stoneham and the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) for a public forum on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018 starting at 6:30…