Fact Sheet: Green Roofs
…technique to use in dense urban areas, in areas where infiltration is difficult due to tight soils or shallow bedrock, or on sites where infiltration is undesirable due to existing…
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Framingham TOD
…building stock. Encourage infill development throughout the Downtown area to reduce the number of underutilized properties. Increase the amount of pedestrian activity at prominent locations along Route 135 to take…
Water Resources Technical Assistance Projects
…Area of Critical Environmental Concern: Assessment and Recommendations for Land Use Regulations 1997 Urban Stormwater Management Project for the Neponset River Basin 1995 SuAsCo Basin Water Supply Protection Plan (Acton,…
Wilmington Cross Street Analysis
…recommendations regarding the treatment of Cross Street, parking locations for visitors at or near the site, as well as access for pedestrians and bicyclists in the immediate area. MAPC and…
Main Street Corridor Study
…interactive, Community Forums were held, one in each community, to present existing data and observations, and to gather input and suggestions from area residents, employees and business owners. Feedback from…
Route 128 Central Corridor Plan
…long-term recommendations the communities wish to pursue. Inventory of the existing transportation system and land uses in the corridor communities. Forecast of the area’s likely population and employment growth. Identify…
What is Mixed Use?
…coordinated, cohesive development among lots or through lot consolidation. The overlay approach is especially useful when the community wants to promote a unified approach in an area where there are…
What are the Benefits of Mixed Use Development?
…character. Others see it primarily as a vehicle for revitalizing struggling areas and spurring economic development. Still others use it to create or enhance village centers. Listed below are some…
The Battle Road Scenic Byway: Road to Revolutions
…Minute Man National Historical Park in reaching agreement about how best to preserve the area’s intrinsic resources while expanding economic opportunities, developing a balanced tourism industry, and accommodating future development….
Walking Routes to the Lower Mystic River
…and to combine the efforts of individual communities and organizations into a regional system. Why it’s important Rivers are unique resources for any urban area. They are usually rich in…