Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC)

MAPC is the regional planning agency serving the people who live and work in the 101 cities and towns of Metropolitan Boston.

[Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) @MAPCMetroBoston]

We’re ready for @massmunicipal’s Connect 351 Conference! Come visit MAPC at booth 608 today and tomorrow during the exhibition hours.

#connect351 #planningsince1963

[Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) @MAPCMetroBoston]

In June, MAPC & @BUSPH's Center for Climate and Health co-hosted a regional symposium to advance equitable heat health actions. These workshops serve as a continuation of the symposium, which gathered more than 100 stakeholders from various sectors.
https://t.co/Pto99Rh2fM

[Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) @MAPCMetroBoston]

MAPC, in partnership w/ @BUSPH & @ABetterCity, is hosting two virtual workshops in January that focus on approaches to advance and strengthen heat resilience. Join us for one or both of the interactive virtual workshops. Find more information & register:
https://t.co/eUpmqJi9HH

[Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) @MAPCMetroBoston]

We'll soon be releasing our annual update on permitting activity throughout the Metro Mayors Coalition (MMC). This is part of the effort to track progress towards the MMC Regional Housing Task Force’s production target of 185,000 net new units between 2015 and 2030. 🏘

[Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) @MAPCMetroBoston]

Reflecting on @BosIndicators' article, "The Surprising Lack of Good Permitting Data..." @amydain highlights the challenges we create for ourselves by not having good administrative systems in place for tracking building permit numbers at the local level.
https://t.co/nWW7CpEho9

[Boston Region MPO @BostonRegionMPO]

The MPO is seeking an Office Manager to coordinate the efficient operation of our workplace. This is a key role for a proactive individual who enjoys improving processes and fostering a welcoming environment.

Salary range: $65K–$80K
Apply: https://t.co/pisrB3BkPH

[Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) @MAPCMetroBoston]

MAPC Senior Transportation Planner Adi Nochur shared an overview of our Perfect Fit Parking research, which has shown that parking is consistently overbuilt and underutilized at multifamily housing sites, at the hearing. Read more: https://t.co/KGT4tAn76b

@councilordurkan

[Boston Business Journal @BosBizJournal]

Boston city councilors are considering the elimination of all parking requirements for residential developments in the latest step aimed at affordability. https://t.co/aR2DRno6aZ

[Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) @MAPCMetroBoston]

MAPC was proud to testify with Rep. Kassner and @naiopma in support of site plan review. This legislation is sorely needed to help expedite the approval of certain projects by providing a non-discretionary permit that will help address the housing crisis.
https://t.co/HXf7D4PW21

[Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) @MAPCMetroBoston]

Important piece by Jordan Wolman w/ @CWBeacon. MAPC Senior Government Affairs Specialist Norman Abbott spoke with Wolman as the agency is in support of flood disclosure, & Abbott testified on the bill last month. Check out our fact sheet for more info: https://t.co/mxIo2AAR4k

[Jordan Wolman @jordanwolman]

New: Massachusetts is one of just 14 states not to require flood disclosures when a property owner sells. @MassGovernor is looking to change that, and she has broad business support to do it.

One key group could stand in the way: the real estate industry
https://t.co/NHCysfJqx6

[Lincoln Institute of Land Policy @landpolicy]

Reminder: in one week, our Consortium for Scenario Planning and the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (@mapcmetroboston) are holding a virtual peer exchange at 12 p.m. ET!

[Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) @challiance]

On Saturday, more than 400 people attended Celebrating Disability Pride, hosted by CHA in collaboration with @cambhealth, @MAPCMetroBoston, and numerous City of Cambridge departments.

[Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) @MAPCMetroBoston]

. @MassDOT and the @MBTA are also running a survey regarding water transportation, available at: https://t.co/N0uub7Jon6

Open houses are being held in communities from Hingham to Gloucester through the month of October.

[Mass. Transportation @MassDOT]

Join us this month at a Water Transportation Open House! 🛳

#MassDOT will be at regional water transit locations this month to seek feedback on ferry service in new locations or improvements on existing water transportation services.

Learn more: https://t.co/qTPQUwfzrm

[MassTech Collaborative @Mass_Tech]

MBI celebrated @MAPCMetroBoston's apartment Wi-Fi program at O’Brien Towers in Quincy. This project has been years in the making & is a step forward to expand digital access in MA.

Thank you to the @CityofQuincy & MAPC for their continued partnership.

[Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) @MAPCMetroBoston]

Beginning on September 1, the HIP match will be back to a $40/60/80 match depending on household size, connecting Massachusetts SNAP recipients to healthy, local produce and food while supporting local farmers and food producers.

[Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) @MAPCMetroBoston]

We would like to thank the Legislature and @MassGovernor for passing a supplemental budget that restores the Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) benefits back to their full benefit levels depending on household size. Learn more at: https://t.co/AVf3stDQB4
@DTA_Listens @maura_healey

[Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) @MAPCMetroBoston]

We'll have a table at the event's resource fair & be sharing details on Landline - MAPC's vision to connect our greenways + trails into a seamless network. Learn how bicycling & pedestrian infrastructure can build community, improve personal health, & address the climate crisis.

[Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) @MAPCMetroBoston]

We're excited to join the @museumofscience for Pedal Power 2025: Celebrating Community Through Biking
🚲 Saturday, August 23 | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. FREE museum admission with
promo code (see below or follow the link). Learn more at: https://t.co/ruXSYIDcxZ

[Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) @MAPCMetroBoston]

MAPC's Assistant Director of Clean Energy Jeremy Koo wrote to the Globe, along with @SomervilleCity Mayor @katjballantyne, in response to the July 2 article, "Fewer than 1 in 10 Bostonians are getting the cheapest power the city offers."

[Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) @MAPCMetroBoston]

"Data filed with the @Mass_DPU indicate that since the launch of the Boston Community Choice Electricity in 2021, the average customer on the standard, or default, plan has saved approximately $800 compared with Eversource basic service." Via @BostonGlobe
https://t.co/S1iqXCVj2W

[Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) @MAPCMetroBoston]

https://t.co/AsIxEfoPZX

[Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) @MAPCMetroBoston]

Our Acting Executive Director Lizzi Weyant testified in support of @MassGovernor's Environmental Bond Bill. It includes policies & programs we have long supported, like the MVP grant program and funding to repair & safeguard water infrastructure. Summary: https://t.co/6XwldnTK2O