THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 10, 2024 Page 19 Metropolitan Area Planning Council awards more than $500k to 22 local projects Malden receives $33K for ‘Open Space and Recreation Plan’ T wenty-two municipal projects in the Greater Boston region will soon put more than $500,000 to work advancing regional priorities in housing production, climate resilience, public health and more thanks to the latest round of technical assistance funding from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC). MAPC, one of 13 regional planning agencies (RPAs) in the state, offers technical assistance grants each year that help advance the goals identified in Greater Boston’s regional land use and policy plan, MetroCommon2050. All 101 cities and towns in the MAPC region are encouraged to apply for the Technical Assistance Program (TAP), which helps municipalities take on critical projects that they do not have the capacity to address on their own. Nearly half of Massachusetts communities do not have professional planners to help shape their future economic development, transportation, housing, green spaces and municipal facilities. RPAs help with these essential tasks – everything from updating stormwater guidelines and managing data to preparing economic development plans. Much of this work is funded through District Local Technical Assistance (DLTA) – dollars the Legislature and Governor appropriate annually, which are distributed to all RPAs, including MAPC. “Critical DLTA funding from Beacon Hill enables municipalities to address local needs across a wide variety of topic areas, including plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and zoning to encourage housing development,” said MAPC Executive Director Marc Draisen. “Our communities are creative, and they recognize the value of collaborating with neighbors. This year we are proud to see that many cities and towns have connected through TAP to scope a diverse range of projects with great potential benefits.” TAP is also funded through annual assessments from MAPC’s member municipalities, grants from private foundations, leveraged grants from state programs and fee-for-service contributions from cities and towns. “We received more proposals than in previous years, including many multi-municipal efforts and ideas developed in partnership with community-based organizations,” said community engagement specialist Gloria Huangpu, who is MAPC’s TAP coordinator. “Our municipalities have a demonstrative need for more capacity and resources to support their work addressing critical issues in our region, from climate change to affordable housing. TAP helps us work together toward our shared goals of creating a more equitable, sustainable, and livable region.” TAP supports municipalities in meeting emerging local needs with new types of work, like arts and cultural planning. Many initiatives funded this year will help municipalities enhance their emergency preparedness in the face of climate change impacts. Most projects include elements to advance equity in the region, especially racial equity, whether through more inclusive community engagement or implementation to advance equitable outcomes. Read more about TAP at mapc.ma/TAP. Your Hometown News Delivered! EVERETT ADVOCATE MALDEN ADVOCATE REVERE ADVOCATE SAUGUS ADVOCATE One year subscription to The Advocate of your choice: $175 per paper in-town per year or $225 per paper out-of-town per year. 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ADDRESS 150 ELWELL ST 58 CLARK ST 866 SALEM ST CITY MALDEN MALDEN MALDEN DATE 04.19.24 04.17.24 04.18.24 PRICE 810000 650000 475000 Mayor seeks members for Human Rights & Fair Housing Commission M ayor Gary Christenson is reaching out to Malden residents in an effort to fill two vacancies on the Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission (the “Commission”). One vacancy is for a representative of a Malden-based organization providing services to elders, and the other is for an attorney (either a resident or someone who works for a Malden-based law firm), as many of the concerns involve housing. Members of the Commission work to ensure that all residents – regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, sexual identity, age, ancestry, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, veteran status, or physical, mental or emotional capacity or disability – are afforded equal opportunity in or access to credit eligibility, employment, housing, education, recreation, public accommodations, public services and licensing, and shall minimize unlawful discrimination by encouraging mutual understanding among all residents. The Commission is comprised of seven individuals with varied backgrounds who have knowledge of existing resources, an understanding of how regional systems function and experience with fair housing and discrimination issues. Membership is comprised of a representative of the Malden Housing Authority, a Malden-based representative of the National Association of Realtors, a representative of a Malden-based organization providing services to elders, an attorney and three resident members. The Commission meets at City Hall on the second Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. To apply, please complete the online Boards and Commissions Application in full at www.cityofmalden.org/BCApplication. The deadline for accepting applications is Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 5 p.m. A candidate is subject to a successful CORI report. Please email kmanninghall@ cityofmalden.org for more information.
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