MAPC's 60th Anniversary Celebration

MAPC's 60th Anniversary Celebration

MAPC is 60, and we're celebrating!

By Metropolitan Area Planning Council

Date and time

Thursday, September 21, 2023 · 4:30 - 7:30pm EDT

Location

The Foundry

101 Rogers Street Cambridge, MA 02142

About this event

Looking Back, Continuing Forward

We're acknowledging this milestone with a celebration, and you're invited!

As part of the MAPC community, you are a part of MAPC's past, present, and future. We invite you to join us as we celebrate what we together have accomplished these past 60 years, and as we look ahead to the next 60 years.

It will be a late afternoon of exciting activities and refreshments at The Foundry in Cambridge; a creative and collaborative hub in the Kendall Square neighborhood. Visit their website to learn more.

Schedule:

4:30 to 5:30 PM: Open house and networking featuring MAPC trivia, examples of MAPC projects and programs, and an interactive timeline

5:30 to 6:15 PM: Speaking program with keynote by Dr. Karilyn Crockett, Professor of Urban History, Public Policy & Planning, MIT

6:15 to 7:30 PM: Open house and networking continue

Catering will be provided by Las Palmas Dominican Kitchen. A cash bar provided by The Beer Mobile / Flora’s Wine Bar will also be available.

Frequently asked questions

Is there parking available at The Foundry?

The Foundry does not have designated parking. Your options include: Kendall MIT stop (.4 miles away), red line, or buses: 64, 68, 85, CT2, 64, 68, 85 Lechmere stop (.5 miles away), green line, or buses: 69, 80, 87, 88 Metered parking on Third, Fifth, and Rogers St Rideshare (Uber, Lyft, Taxi)

Is The Foundry accessible?

The Foundry is wheelchair accessible.

Do I need to print out my Eventbrite confirmation or tickets

You do not. Once you have registered through Eventbrite, we have you down!

Can I bring others with me to the event?

Of course! We ask that you please include the number and names of everyone you are bringing when you register to help ensure we have the correct number for catering purposes.

What if I can only come to part of the event?

No problem! This is a "come and go" type event. Arrive when you can and leave when you need to. There will be a check-in table for whenever you do arrive, and we'll be happy to see you!

What is the attire for this event?

Business casual

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