by James Fuccione | Oct 17, 2018 | Programs, Systems and Best Practices
Having access to arts and cultural opportunities is an important part of communities and regions being healthy and engaging places for people of all ages. The Cultural Facilities Fund has supported 617 capital projects and 259 planning projects in 216 cities and towns...
by James Fuccione | Oct 17, 2018 | News and Updates
Fannie Mae recently announced a call for Ideas on Healthy Affordable Housing. The application period is open until November 1, 2018. This Call for Ideas is part of The Innovation Challenge, a key component of Fannie Mae’s Sustainable Communities Initiative...
by James Fuccione | Oct 17, 2018 | Conferences, Data and Reports
Studies of older people have shown that good mental health and greater social engagement are markers of resilience in aging and may be protective against cognitive decline. Some studies suggest that treating psychiatric symptoms may also be protective. Dr. Nancy...
by James Fuccione | Oct 12, 2018 | News and Updates
The Baker-Polito Administration announced nearly $5 million in awards to 31 communities throughout the Commonwealth through two new grant programs under the Housing Choice Initiative. The Housing Choice Initiative, introduced by Governor Charlie Baker in December...
by James Fuccione | Oct 11, 2018 | Data and Reports
Mobility2040 is the long-range transportation planning document for the Central Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization and describes the region’s current transportation system and how that system should be maintained and modified over the next 20...
