In final guidelines for new MBTA zoning law , several suburbs & many small towns had their required multifamily zoning districts shrink, but advocates seem OK with compromise. James Sanna details the changes. bit.ly/3zH39f2 CHAPA @MassEOHED APA-MA

MHP announces technical assistance (TA) to help cities & towns comply with new MBTA zoning law & set stage for more homes near transit. Program includes early bird TA for communities that are ready to bring existing or proposed districts fwd. bit.ly/3SQZALU APA-MA

To kick off its MBTA communities technical assistance program, MHP is offering "early action" TA to cities & towns that would like to have an existing or proposed district evaluated for compliance. Deadline to apply is Aug. 30. bit.ly/3SQZALU CHAPA APA-MA

Cramming to understand zoning requirement for MBTA communities? Our Complete Neighborhoods resource page has final guidelines, explainers, webinars, tech assistance info & MHP's take on why law will help MA address housing, transpo & climate challenges. mhp.net/mbtazoning

Missed session 2 of our series on how cities & towns can use MBTA zoning law as springboard to create neighborhoods addressing housing, climate & equity? Watch video. Hear Joseph Peznola discuss hsg density & its impact on sewer disposal & water supply. bit.ly/3T7Mfiz

It's October and planners know what that means... It's National Community Planning Month! Tell us about an exciting planning project in your community! 🗣⤵️ bit.ly/3dPUOPa

Want to become AICP-certified now? Registration is now open for the fall certification cycle until October 28! Use AICP Eligibility Pre-check resources to ensure you’re ready for each step in the One Path to AICP.

From ambitious comprehensive plans to outstanding planning educators, APA is proud to recognize this year’s award-winning planning efforts. 🎊🏆👏 Congratulations to all of the 2022 #APAAwards recipients! bit.ly/3M8A8ys

#NPC23 Call for Proposals is now open. New this year: Speakers will receive a  50% reduced registration rate. Don’t wait, get involved and influence the discussion. Submit your ideas by October 12! bit.ly/3f9HVzD

American Planning Association’s draft Equity in Zoning Policy Guide includes policies to dismantle barriers that perpetuate segregation + guides policy makers in shaping zoning reform. Pls review/ send comments to [email protected] by 11/14. APA Advocates APA-MA planning.org/policy/guides/

Municipal staffers are in a challenging position in approaching the state's new MBTA zoning law. Our Tom Hopper explains why in part 5 of “More Than Compliance” webinar series. Watch the video & register for part 6, Exploring Housing at Different Densities.bit.ly/3T7Mfiz

Policy Guides represent APA's official position on critical planning issues and arm planners with tools to advocate for policies that create great communities for all. Download our draft Equity in Zoning Policy Guide and share your thoughts by 11/14! bit.ly/3CGpD1e

Jobs in Virginia, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Colorado, Florida, Washington, California, Massachusetts, Texas, Illinois, Iowa, and Utah posted today planning.org/jobs/search #PlanningJobs

Let your muni leaders know that MHP is supporting MBTA communities, with technical assistance to help cities and towns comply with the new multifamily zoning law. 🚆🚌🚶‍♂️🚲🏦 Learn more & share the application: bit.ly/3CEFeOQ Mass. Municipal Assn APA-MA TransitMatters

Happy World Town Planning Day to all planners on the planet! We are thrilled about today's programming in partnership with APA International Division. It's not too late to register and join planners worldwide online now! 🌍 #WTPD2022 bit.ly/3TlVEmh

Reminder! American Planning Association's newest policy guide is now available & looks to identify specific ways that regulations can be changed to dismantle barriers for historically disadvantaged communities. View & download the guide here: planning.org/policy/guides/ Comments are open til 11/14!

Jobs in District of Columbia, Kansas, Florida, Maryland, Georgia, California, New York, Pennsylvania, Colorado, Washington, Massachusetts, and Wisconsin posted today planning.org/jobs/search #PlanningJobs

It’s an experience you don’t want to miss— Residensity, MHP Data's new interactive tool, is being demo’d Jan 20-21 at Mass. Municipal Assn Meeting & Trade Show. Explore density at parcel level in your community & entire state! bit.ly/3iQqbMc Chris Kluchman @KeithBergmanMA

Ready to measure density in your neighborhood? We’re excited to announce the official release of #Residensity, our new site for measuring & exploring residential density & housing type anywhere in MA! Now available to everyone.🏡📊🥳🎉mhp.net/residensity 1/ Kim Driscoll

The new MBTA Communities Zoning law is not just good policy. It's the right thing to do. Need an overview on what it all means? Watch our 3-minute video that explains the merits of the requirement. youtube.com/watch?v=iewb77… #mbta Amy Dain Jenny Schuetz APA-MA Mass. Municipal Assn