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Planning101

Talking Smart Growth for 101 Communities in Greater Boston

Planning101 is a space for MAPC staff to share their wealth of knowledge on topics related to smart growth and regional collaboration. This blog covers a diverse range of issues that include transportation, clean energy, land use, environment, public health, local government, equity, the innovative usage of public data, and the process of creating digital tools.

Greater Boston Climate Action Plan: MAPC and Partners Release Priority Climate Action Plan

March 11, 2024

MAPC and partners release the Greater Boston Priority Climate Action Plan Written by Sasha Shyduroff, principal planner, and Allie Shepard, […]

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MAPC Supports the Municipal Empowerment Act, S.2571

March 11, 2024

MAPC Supports the Municipal Empowerment Act Written by Georgia Barlow, Government Affairs Specialist March 11, 2024 – In late February, […]

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Houses in Somerville, MA

Affordable Homes Act Reported Favorably by Joint Committee on Housing

March 8, 2024

Affordable Homes Act Reported Favorably by Joint Committee on Housing Hearing draws more than 250 municipal officials, housing professionals, business […]

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Image is of a tall tree among other trees and grey rocks in Blue Hills, Massachusetts.

MAPC & Neponset River Watershed Association Kick Off Phase Two of Boston to Blue Hills

February 12, 2024

MAPC & Neponset River Watershed Association kick off phase two of Boston to Blue Hills Written by Marah Holland, Senior […]

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A screenshot of the interactive 3A District Suitability Analysis Tool webpage. Image shows a map of Acton with varying "suitability" layers in different colors.

Introducing the Section 3A District Suitability Analysis Tool

February 8, 2024

Introducing the Section 3A District Suitability Analysis Tool Join us for a webinar on February 27 to learn more! Written […]

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Photo of the Shannon 2023 summit: a large conference room with attendees sitting at tables. MAPC Executive Director Marc Draisen speaks from a podium.

2023 Shannon Grant Community Safety Summit

January 29, 2024

2023 Shannon Grant Community Safety Summit Written by Rosemary Volinski, Program Specialist  January 29, 2023 – Last month, more than […]

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