New Resource Helps Communities Create Bus Stops for People of All Ages

by James Fuccione | Feb 2, 2022 | News and Updates

While transportation infrastructure and services investments are being made broadly across the Commonwealth, bus stops are one place for a local community to start and make an incredible impact on residents. To help communities working to become age- and dementia...

Age-Friendly Funding Alert: Shared Streets & Spaces, Commonwealth Places, Mass Cultural Council

by James Fuccione | Jan 12, 2022 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is excited to promote a fourth round of the Shared Streets & Spaces Grant Program from the Mass. Department of Transportation (MassDOT). The program, which awards bonus points for projects that are inclusive of older...

Age-Friendly Funding Alert: MAPC’s Technical Assistance Program

by James Fuccione | Jan 5, 2022 | News and Updates

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) released a Call for Project Concepts that could be undertaken with assistance from their Technical Assistance Program. Municipalities in the MAPC region can submit concepts for a diverse range of single- and...

‘Quick and Creative Street Projects’ Report from Barr, Solomon Foundations Display Impact of Local Projects

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...

Age-Friendly Funding Alert: MassTrails, Land and Water Conservation Grant Program

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...