2023 Annual Report

2023 Media Coverage Highlights

From The Boston Globe to broadcast news and community newspapers, MAPC was well represented in the media in 2023 across our region - and even nationally! Check out some of the top headlines below, and view the full 2023 media coverage report for links to more stories about our research, projects, and expert commentary.

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Inclusive Growth and Mobility

Photo of a webpage from WBZ News with the headline: "Report: Greater Boston Lost Football Fields Of Industrial Land Since 2011"

Report: Greater Boston Lost Football Fields Of Industrial Land Since 2011
February 23, 2023

Photo of a CommonWealth Beacon webpage with the headline: "Industrial land disappearing at an alarming pace"

Industrial land disappearing at an alarming pace
March 20, 2023

Photo of a Banker & Tradesman webpage with the headline: "Study: Multifamily Buildings’ Parking Significantly Underused in Boston"

Study: Multifamily Buildings’ Parking Significantly Underused in Boston
July 18, 2023

Photo of a Boston Globe.com webpage with the headline: "Massachusetts’ goal to reduce driving lags behind other states"

Massachusetts’ goal to reduce driving lags behind other states
Aug. 13, 2023

A photo of NBC 10 Boston's webpage featuring former MAPC staff member Chris Kuschel.

A new push is underway in Massachusetts to develop strip malls into housing
Aug 16, 2023

Homes for Everyone

A photo of a WBZ News webpage featuring MAPC staff member Jessie Guerrero.

Investors bought 1 in 5 homes in Boston area with no intention of living in them, report says
Nov. 30, 2023

A photo of a print edition of the Boston Globe with the headline: "Investors snagged 1 in 5 homes for sale in Greater Boston, worsening housing crisis, report finds"

Investors snagged 1 in 5 homes for sale in Greater Boston, worsening housing crisis, report finds
Dec. 3, 2023

A photo of a WBUR webpage with a button to play the radio interview: "Breaking down Healey's multibillion-dollar housing bond bil"

Breaking down Healey's multibillion-dollar housing bond bill
Oct. 20, 2023

A photo of a Wicked Local.com article: "To help the housing shortage in MA, new rules aim to up density near public transit"

To help the housing shortage in MA, new rules aim to up density near public transit
Oct. 10, 2023

Photo of a Boston Globe letter penned by MAPC: "Smaller housing can provide a wide variety of options"

Smaller housing can provide a wide variety of options
Aug. 22, 2023

Photo of a State House News article with the headline: "Transfer Tax Bill Would Give All Communities New Option"

Transfer Tax Bill Would Give All Communities New Option
June 6, 2023

A Climate-resilient Region

A photo of a print edition of the Boston Globe with a MAPC map of the region and the headline: "Thousands of Mass. homes outside flood zones were damaged in 2010 storms, report finds"

Thousands of Mass. homes outside flood zones were damaged in 2010 storms, report finds
May 10, 2023

A WBUR.com article with the headline: "Feds' maps unreliable in predicting flood risk. Disclosing a building's history might be better"

Feds' maps unreliable in predicting flood risk. Disclosing a building's history might be better
May 4, 2023

A Boston Globe article and photo showing front yard flooding with the headline: "With flashier floods and stronger hurricanes, ‘I don’t think we know what normal is anymore’ "

With flashier floods and stronger hurricanes, ‘I don’t think we know what normal is anymore’
Sept. 13, 2023

A photo of a story from the Swellesley Report with the headline: Share your Wellesley flood story with planning council"

Share your Wellesley flood story with planning council
Dec. 24, 2023

Dynamic and Representative Government

Print edition of the Chelsea Record featuring the article: "MAPC Awarded Grant To Combat Youth Violence for 17th Consecutive Year"

MAPC Awarded Grant To Combat Youth Violence for 17th Consecutive Year
Jan. 19, 2023

Photo of a Boston Globe.com article on "Wrentham finalizes Vision of Tomorrow master plan"

Wrentham finalizes Vision of Tomorrow master plan
March 7, 2023

A photo of an article from Item Live with the headline: "People of Nahant weigh in on affordable housing." MAPC staff member pictured at Nahant community event.

People of Nahant weigh in on affordable housing
March 9, 2023

A photo from Norfolk & Wrentham news' website with the headline: Southwood Hospital Redevelopment Options Discussed at Meeting"

Southwood Hospital Redevelopment Options Discussed at Meeting
November 2023

Equity of Wealth and Health

A photo of a print edition of the Boston Globe with the headline: "Racial Equity Municipal Action Plan aims to address wealth gap at local levels, where it was caused"

Racial Equity Municipal Action Plan aims to address wealth gap at local levels, where it was caused
Dec. 25, 2023

A photo of the front page, print edition of the Boston Globe with the headline: "Long pushed out when neighborhoods change, artists are fighting back, and getting help"

Long pushed out when neighborhoods change, artists are fighting back, and getting help
Aug. 5, 2023

A photo of the print edition of the Revere Journal that features the article: "RHA Celebrates Launch of Apartment Wi-Fi Program"

RHA Celebrates Launch of Apartment Wi-Fi Program
Nov. 8, 2023

Photo of a Boston Globe letter with the headline: "We agree, it’s time to update our network of local public health departments"

We agree, it’s time to update our network of local public health departments
Nov. 5, 2023

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