posted Nov 12, 2020

APA National Planning Conference 2021

NPC21 is currently scheduled to take place in the first week of May 2021. Boston, our host city, is currently subject to quarantine and public gathering restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. APA is preparing for the possibility of a virtual conference while tracking developments in Boston daily. A decision about NPC21’s locale and format will be made in December. Please check back here regularly for the latest information as details unfold.

posted Aug 8, 2019

Massachusetts Trails Conference

The health and happiness of people across Massachusetts depend on the accessibility and quality of our green infrastructure – our natural resources, recreational facilities, and great historic landscapes.

published Mar 31, 2007

New England Greenway Vision Plan

The New England wide vision plan for a network of greenways and green spaces is built on the continuation of a great tradition of planning in New England.

posted Feb 16, 2018

Creating Accessible Trails with Universally Designed Interpretation

This webinar will provide an overview of Mass Audubon’s All Persons Hiking Trails.

published Jan 1, 2008

Building Sustainable Trails: Key Design Elements

by Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation

Designing sustainable contour trails that reduce maintenance needs while providing a good experience for visitors.