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Today, APA announces $2.25 million in funding to 17 new local coalitions in a second round of grants through the  http://www.plan4health.us initiative. Projects will address chronic disease through planning strategies focused on healthy eating, active living, and social equity. Coalitions — anchored by APA chapters and affiliates of the American Public Health Association — were selected after a competitive review process. With 18 existing coalitions they will serve 35 communities across the country.

There will be childcare, food, and interpretation in Spanish and Chinese. 

• Saturday, November 14, 12:00-2:30 PM, Quincy School, 885 Washington Street, Chinatown
• Thursday, November 19, 6:00-8:30 PM, Community Center, 6 Cummins Highway, Roslindale
     

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The City of Boston is developing its first citywide plan in 50 years!  They would like to hear from people regarding how to improve Boston with parks and public spaces. 

Share your VISION by answering a few questions at http://imagine.boston.gov

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The APA Private Practice Division has produced an exclusive division member-only benefit: the Private Planning Practice Handbook, an outstanding publication with insightful information for prospective, novice, and seasoned planning consultants. 

Topics include as "Organizing the Planning Consulting Business," "Project Management," "The Personal Side of Consulting," and many useful templates, including a sample agreement for services.

Division members may receive their PDF copy by sending a request to info_private@planning.org.

Not a member yet? Join today! Annual division membership is only $25.

The City of Peabody is seeking proposals from qualified urban designers to produce a comprehensive facade and signage improvement manual.  The guide will be developed with a primary focus on the downtown business corridor and a secondary focus on other commercial districts. The manual will establish specific design standards for use by residents, business owners, and developers. Overall, this project will provide a much-needed guide for the City's efforts to promote high-quality, architecturally appropriate fa?ade and signage design standards. 

The RFP can be downloaded at the following link: http://bit.ly/1HkJ4uM

MIT is playing a key role in helping to ensure the sustainability of human civilization into the future. Across the Institute, and across the world, faculty and students are pursuing transformative research to address the urgent challenges of water and food.

See: http://spectrum.mit.edu/category/issue/2015-summer/

Cambridge has published its Request for Proposal for its City-wide Plan.

See: http://www.cambridgema.gov/CDD/News/2015/04/draftcitywideplanningscopeanddeliverables.aspx

Imagine Boston 2030... Boston's last master plan was completed 50 years ago in 1965!  The City has released a Request for Proposals.

See here for more information and RFP: http://imagine.boston.gov