by James Fuccione | Dec 8, 2021 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
Among the ways communities adapted during the pandemic was to make simple, but impactful changes to streets and public spaces that spurred economic activity, improved walkability and enhanced safe gathering spaces. The Barr Foundation and the Lawrence and Lillian...
by James Fuccione | Dec 1, 2021 | News and Updates
MHAC previously announced that the MassTrails grant program is open. The program provides matching grants to communities, public entities, and non-profit organizations to plan, design, create, and maintain the diverse network of trails, trail systems, and trails...
by James Fuccione | Oct 27, 2021 | News and Updates
The Fall 2021 edition of Planning Magazine, a publication of the American Planning Association-Massachusetts Chapter, featured the success of the MassDOT Shared Streets and Spaces Program, which awards bonus points for projects that are inclusive of older adults. The...
by James Fuccione | Aug 25, 2021 | Data and Reports
The age-friendly movement is already based largely around improving social determinants of health, but a recent Yale study provides more incentive for such changes. The study finds that a person’s ZIP code can also help predict how long older adults remain...
by James Fuccione | Aug 11, 2021 | News and Updates
Older adults are invited to join neighborhood Joy Walks walking clubs and participate in the Joy Walks Challenge taking place September through October. Joy Walks will be organized by neighborhood organizations, including Boston Centers for Youth and Families (BCYF)...
