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Annual Council Meeting

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Click here to register. Tickets: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIrf-qtrT0oGdVf_A_qlY1e2NDxFDn0NOqj.

Municipal Emergency Preparedness Webinar: Lessons Learned from COVID-19

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Massachusetts municipalities created strong partnerships across their governments and communities to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Join the Metropolitan Area Planning Council on Tuesday, April 26, for a webinar on how to apply lessons learned from these networks to other emergencies. Tickets: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ofuGhqT8tEtz6zfTgdR50UGL0zhLvq857.

Resilient Youth: The Next Generation of Climate Activists

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This event is part of the Accelerating Climate Resiliency Speaker Series, hosted by MAPC with generous support from the Barr Foundation. This month, we’re focusing on youth-led climate movements. How can municipal leaders empower youth movements and collaborate with local young people on climate work? Our panel of youth organizers will speak on that question […]

Webinar: Stretch Code Proposals Info Session for Municipal Stakeholders

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Webinar: Stretch Code Proposals Info Session for Municipal Stakeholders Wednesday, March 2, 2022 | 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. We will be joined by staff from the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) to talk through the integral components of the two straw proposals DOER announced on March 8, 2022. The first proposal is to update […]

Winter Council Meeting

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2022 Winter Council Meeting Wednesday, March 2, 2022 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Click here to register Members of the public may also view the Council Meeting at www.youtube.com/MAPCMetroBoston. Please join the Metropolitan Area Planning Council for our Winter Council Meeting on Wednesday, March 2! We are excited to announce that we’ll be joined by […]

Webinar: ARPA Final Rule

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On January 6, 2022, the U.S. Treasury released the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Final Rule covering state and local recovery funding. The final rule creates greater flexibility, simplicity, and clarity so state and local governments can respond to the pandemic and make transformative investments. Join MAPC and the Executive Office of Administration & Finance […]

MetroCommon Research Release: Rethinking the Suburban Strip

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We’ll hear from experts on retrofitting suburbia, get a first look at MAPC’s interactive report and website, and discuss opportunities for you to transform suburban space to meet new needs. Tickets: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0kdeqrrDgpEtJKEv0aWIwqpZewY71XVmJI.

Progress and Planning Ahead: Shared Streets Initiatives in Massachusetts

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MassDOT is planning to open another round of Shared Streets and Spaces Grant Program funding in January 2022. Applications will be accepted between January 10 and March 1. On January 5 at 10 a.m., join us for a webinar on this latest round of funding, which will focus on both transit and roadway safety. We’ll […]

Climate Resilience Coalitions: The Role of Subnational Actors in Preparing for Climate Change

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MAPC’s Accelerating Climate Resiliency Series presents a panel of experts from across the United States who will speak about the challenges and opportunities of climate resilience coalitions. Wednesday, December 15 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Click here to register   Tickets: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0kdOGtqD8vGN356IMOKYG4lOiFsYzWsgqc.

MAGIC Meeting

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MAGIC meetings are held the first Tuesday of every other month from 9am – 10:30am on Zoom. MAGIC hosts workshops and events of regional interest on alternating months.

Municipal Net Zero Playbook Launch

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Join the Metropolitan Area Planning Council for the launch of our Municipal Net Zero Playbook! Monday, November 22 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Your municipality can reduce community-wide greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. Our comprehensive how-to guide can help turn your climate commitments into action. To avoid the most damaging effects of […]

2021 Statewide Conference for Municipal Officials and Staff

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Members from all the Massachusetts Regional Planning Agencies invite you to join them at the 2021 Annual Statewide Conference for Municipal Officials and Staff, co-hosted by the Division of Local Services. Tickets: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIqduqrqzgrHNGwDz1i4kXV_kSTF-ajRa3g.