MAPC Seeks Feedback on MetroCommon2050, the Greater Boston Region’s Long Term Plan

by James Fuccione | May 19, 2021 | News and Updates

MetroCommon2050 is Greater Boston’s next long-range regional plan. It’s a plan for all of the 101 cities and towns and countless neighborhoods of the region of the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC). Through research and community engagement, MAPC...

Emergency Rental Assistance Program Launched by Mass. DHCD

by James Fuccione | Apr 21, 2021 | News and Updates

For age-friendly community coalitions and stakeholders engaged in housing issues, the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) recently launched the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), a new funding mechanism to disburse state and federal funding...

State Funding Awards for Housing, Transportation and Community Services Include Strong Support for Older Adults

by James Fuccione | Mar 3, 2021 | News and Updates

In the past week, the state has announced the latest grant awards for MassDOT’s Shared Winter Streets and Spaces program, Affordable Housing Development, and Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) – all of which include multiple projects that support...

Upcoming Training, Funding and Support Opportunities for Age/Dementia Friendly Stakeholders

by James Fuccione | Feb 24, 2021 | News and Updates

In addition to some timely funding opportunities, the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is sharing some other upcoming virtual training and support opportunities. MassDOT Shared Winter Streets and Spaces (deadline extended to March 5th) MassDOT has extended...

AARP Adds New Resources on ADU Policies and Inclusive Zoning

by James Fuccione | Jan 27, 2021 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

The AARP Livable Communities team, which builds resources to support age-friendly community efforts, has released a pair of resources to promote local policy improvements that can help older adults age in community and make public spaces more inclusive. Enabling...