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MetroFuture is a bold and achievable plan to make a Greater Boston Region – to better the lives of the people who live and work in Metropolitan Boston between now and 2030. It capitalizes on the region’s most important assets: its diverse people and landscape, a history of innovation, and a commitment to education and civic engagement. It is a plan that will help the region to overcome its challenges and to embrace its future.

MetroFuture is an initiative of the Metropolitan Area Planning Council, which on May 28th adopted the MetroFuture scenario and goals as the official regional plan for Metro Boston. Click on the Goals & Objectives tab to learn more about it, or click here to download a complete PDF.

Thirteen Implementation Strategies for accomplishing these goals would include planning, policy, and spending changes changes at all levels of government, and changes in practice in the private sector and in individual households.  They will go before the MAPC Council for adoption on December 2.  Click on the Implementation Strategies tab to learn more about these recommendations for change.

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MetroFuture @ the MAPC Council Meeting: Hear from Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray and help prioritize the Implementation Strategies that are needed to achieve the MetroFuture vision.  December 2 at the Hyatt Regency Boston. More info…

MetroBoston DataCommon Hands-on Training: Training is available for the MetroBoston DataCommon, an online tool that provides data about the region and each of its cities and towns. December 4, 2008, More info…