New Communities Added to State’s Housing Choice Program

by James Fuccione | Aug 5, 2020 | News and Updates

The Housing Choice Designation is part of the Baker Administration’s strategy to produce 135,000 new housing units by 2025 to meet the high demand of housing across the state. The program also advances age-friendly housing options and best practices to help meet the...

AARP and Main Street America Launch Series on ‘Open Streets’ Programs

by James Fuccione | Jul 29, 2020 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

In partnership with the AARP Livable Communities Team, Main Street America is launching a series of briefs to explore the benefits of open streets programs, outline a set of priorities local leaders should consider when implementing these initiatives, and provide...

MHAC’s COVID-19 Updates and Resources: 7/17-7/23

by James Fuccione | Jul 22, 2020 | News and Updates

In addition to an evolving COVID-19 resource page, MHAC is continuing to collect and share updates on COVID-19 from state government, federal agencies like the Centers for Disease Control, and other key stakeholders. These updates are to help and inform a wide range...

Take the ‘Cycling Past 50’ Survey from AARP

by James Fuccione | Jul 22, 2020 | News and Updates

An AARP survey is compiling data about cycling and people age 50 or older in order to inform local leaders, transportation practitioners and community members so they can encourage and plan for better and safer bicycling experiences for people of all ages. This...

New WalkBoston Guides Offer Infrastructure Improvements and Policies to Promote Age-Friendly Walking

by James Fuccione | Jul 16, 2020 | News and Updates

As communities continue to look at safe reopening practices during COVID-19, WalkBoston is releasing a timely pair of resources aimed at improving physical infrastructure and highlighting policies that promote age-friendly walking. WalkBoston is represented at the...