by James Fuccione | Jun 3, 2020 | Data and Reports
According to the Trust for Public Land, Boston ranks ninth among all US cities on their ParkScore Index that ranks communities based on accessibility to parks and recreation facilities. Cities of all sizes (towns are not included in the data) are able to see how many...
by James Fuccione | Apr 1, 2020 | News and Updates
Older adults – and people of all ages – looking to remain active and get outside during the COVID-19 pandemic have resources to find accessible parks, trails and community walks, along with reminders of social distancing. MHAC recognizes the physical and...
by James Fuccione | Feb 5, 2020 | Jobs, News and Updates
The Walking College, hosted by AmericaWalks, is a remote-learning program that imparts fellows with the knowledge and skills they need to become leaders in creating stronger, more equitable, sustainable, and livable communities. Over six months, fellows complete a...
by James Fuccione | Jan 29, 2020 | News and Updates
Lt. Governor Karyn Polito, Transportation Secretary and CEO Stephanie Pollack, and Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver joined Fitchburg Mayor Stephen DiNatale and other local leaders in Fitchburg to announce the latest round of Complete Streets Funding Program...
by James Fuccione | Jan 22, 2020 | Data and Reports
The Boston University Initiative on Cities released its annual Menino Survey of Mayors where municipal leaders from 119 cities from across the country answered a range of questions on diverse issues. When it came to older adults, the survey revealed that few...