Planning 101 Blog: What We Do – Homeland Security
In the latest “What We Do” video, Assistant Director of Municipal Collaboration Amy Reilly discusses MAPC’s Homeland Security Division. Watch the video and read more about the division here. Updated…
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Planning 101 Blog: Newton’s Community Solar Share Initiative
Typically, low income households pay a higher percentage of income for electricity than those in other income tax brackets, and can’t afford the upfront costs of buying and installing cost-saving…
Equity-Forward Economic Development in Uphams Corner
…view as a regional planning organization, capacity to evaluate very granular data, and committed practice to community-based planning and equity across disciplines. Members of MAPC’s economic development, housing, and public…
Phase 2 of Route 9 Enhancement Study Begins
…Two, which kicks off this month. “It is the Planning Department and Planning Board’s goal that the Route 9 Enhancement Study and Plan establish community preferences for the character of…
Planning 101 Blog: Piloting Bus Rapid Transit in Boston
…was spearheaded by BostonBRT, an initiative supported by the Barr Foundation. Read about bus rapid transit and the pilot preogam on the Planning101 blog. Updated on Wed, 06/07/2017 – 2:24pm…
Reflection: Art in the Time of COVID-19
…from colleagues in a way that previous time constraints did not allow. Small Steps on Climate Change dancers practice in their homes I am excited to be researching new ways…
MAPC holds first MetroCommon 2050 Listening Session in Salem
…much in common. Making sure all have a true chance to thrive, that housing, infrastructure, and open spaces meet our real needs, and addressing climate change: these are issues bigger…
PHOTOS: MetroCommon 2050 Listening Session in Boston
…said Mayor Walsh in his keynote remarks. “Planning is key to how we should think about governing in the 21st century.” MetroCommon is Greater Boston’s next regional plan: a set…
Call for Participants: “Living Together” Documentary
…stipend of $300. The film will focus on a variety of topics, including housing, transportation, jobs, wealth creation, health, local government, and climate. What We’re Looking For We’re looking for…