MAPC
Smart Growth & Regional Collaboration
The South West Advisory Planning Committee (SWAP) is comprised of up to twenty members representing ten communities southwest of Boston.
The purpose of SWAP is to foster joint and cooperative action concerning transportation, land use, economic development, housing, historic preservation, water resources and the environment. Informed and active cooperation among neighboring communities helps to serve the needs of residents, businesses, commuters, and local governments.
Learn more about the communities in the region, view a map of MAPC communities and subregions or obtain additional information about each community on the MetroBoston Data Common Community Snapshots page.
Questions?
Please contact SWAP Coordinator Brian Luther at bluther@mapc.org or 401-241-7239.
More on SWAP:
membership
MEMBERSHIP
The South West Advisory Planning Committee (SWAP) is one of eight MAPC subregions. SWAP is comprised of ten towns located southwest of Boston: Bellingham, Dover, Franklin, Hopkinton, Milford, Millis, Medway, Norfolk, Sherborn, and Wrentham.
LEADERSHIP
SWAP Co-Chairs serve two-year terms. The current co-chairs are:
Rachel Benson, Wrentham
Amy Love, Franklin
Bylaws and Work Plan
- Bylaws (Amended 2016)
- Work Plan FY19
meetings
Meetings are typically held on the second Tuesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. Meeting dates and times are subject to change. Meeting locations rotate among member communities.
Materials from recent meetings and events
2021
Tuesday, October 19
E-Commerce
Zoom Call 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Agenda | Meeting Notes | E-Commerce in Massachusetts Slides | Not Your Typical Warehouse | Hidden and in Plain Sight
Tuesday, November 9
Transportation
Zoom Call 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Agenda | Meeting Notes | SWAP Subregional Meeting Jamboard | Links and Resources for MPO Fall 2021 Outreach | MAPC Presentation Net Zero Playbook Teaser
2019
Tuesday, June 11
Suburban Transportation Management Associations
Hopkinton Town Hall, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, April 9
Franklin Cultural District Overview & Tour
Franklin Public Library, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, February 14
Housing Challenges and Opportunities
Medfield Public Safety Building, 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Tuesday, May 14
MetroCommon Goals
Bellingham Town Hall, 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Tuesday, March 19
Climate Resiliency
Norfolk Town Hall, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, January 15
MetroCommon Local Plans Research
Millis Town Hall, 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
2018
Tuesday, December 11
Regional Transportation Planning
Milford Town Hall, 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Tuesday, October 9
Retrofitting Suburbia & MS4 Permitting
Medway Town Hall, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, June 19
Living Little Project Discussion
Medfield Public Safety Building, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, April 10
MAPC Regional Plan Update
Medway Town Hall, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, February 13
Housing Choice Initiative
Millis Town Hall, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, November 13
Monitoring Affordable Units
Sherborn Town Hall, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, September 11
Regional Legislative Priorities
Wrentham Town Hall, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, May 8
Rail Trail Planning & Site Visit
Norfolk Town Hall, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Monday, March 26
Regional Economic Development
Wrentham Town Hall, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, January 16
Parking Study Opportunities in SWAP
Hopkinton Public Library, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
projects & priorities
Priorities
- Regional Transportation Planning & Infrastructure
- Transportation Demand Management (TDM) & Transportation Management Area (TMA) Proposals
- Affordable Housing
- Hazardous Waste Management
- Population Growth Trends
- Open Space, Cultural, & Environmental Resource Planning
- DEP Stormwater Phase II Standards
- Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
Living Little
The Living Little project investigates small housing typologies for the South West Advisory Planning Committee (SWAP) and Three Rivers Interlocal Council (TRIC) subregions. Like many other communities, municipalities in these subregions are experiencing increased housing demand, particularly from seniors and younger householders. This project profiles three different housing typologies-- detached accessory dwelling units, cottage developments, and tiny houses-- that can help foster housing diversity.
Transit Study
The SouthWest Advisory Planning Committee (SWAP) requested that the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) and Central Transportation Planning Staff (CTPS) jointly analyze the existing public transit network in the subregion. The purpose of this evaluation was to identify opportunities to increase ridership and provide better connections to housing, employment, and commercial centers in the SWAP communities.
community profiles
The SWAP subregion is located southwest of Boston between Interstates 495 and 95 and is bisected by Route 109. The region's proximity to these major transportation corridors has led to increasing development pressure and demands on environmental resources.
| Bellingham | Dover | Franklin | Hopkinton | Medway |
| Milford | Millis | Norfolk | Sherborn | Wrentham |