by James Fuccione | Oct 31, 2018 | Programs
The state’s Department of Housing and Community Development manages the Massachusetts Downtown Initiative (MDI), which offers a range of services and assistance to communities seeking help on how to revitalize their downtowns. The MDI Technical Assistance Grants...
by James Fuccione | Oct 4, 2018 | Data and Reports
Along with the Healthy Aging Data Reports and Community Profiles, communities now have another useful tool to help them conduct assessments as part of Age- and Dementia Friendly efforts. The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) has re-released DataCommon, an open...
by James Fuccione | Oct 3, 2018 | Data and Reports
Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh, Somerville Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, and the 13 other communities of the Metro Mayors Coalition today announced a new regional housing production goal for coalition cities and towns to meet the demands of a robust regional economy and a...
by James Fuccione | Sep 26, 2018 | News and Updates
The American Planning Association (APA) has awarded 15 locations with the Great Places designation—a recognition for the work of planners and communities in creating great neighborhoods, streets, and public spaces. Two of those are located in Massachusetts....
by James Fuccione | Sep 13, 2018 | Data and Reports, News and Updates
While 76% of Americans age 50 and older say they prefer to remain in their current residence and 77% would like to live in their community as long as possible, just 59% anticipate they will be able to stay in their community, either in their current home (46%) or a...
