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The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) is the regional planning agency serving the people who live and work in the 101 cities and towns of Metropolitan Boston. We work toward sound municipal management, sustainable land use, protection of natural resources, efficient and affordable transportation, a diverse housing stock, public safety, economic development, clean energy, healthy communities, an informed public, and equity and opportunity among people of all backgrounds.

Press Releases & Statements

Standing left to right together, and holding the signed Climate Commitment: MAPC Deputy Executive Director Lizzi Weyant, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, MAPC Executive Director Marc Draisen, and U.S. Senator Edward Markey.

Mayors and Managers from 17 Communities Commit to New Climate Goals at Boston Museum of Science

May 12, 2025

Mayors and Managers from 17 Communities Commit to New Climate Goals at Boston Museum of Science The communities include Arlington, Boston, Braintree, Brookline, Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Lynn, Malden, Melrose, Medford, Newton, Quincy, Revere, Somerville, Watertown, and Winthrop May 12, 2025 – BOSTON – Mayors and managers from 17 municipalities gathered today […]

A photo of the interactive Data Open Doors Sankey Diagram.

Need for Income-Restricted, Affordable Rental Housing Far Outweighs Supply in Massachusetts

April 24, 2025

Need for Income-Restricted, Affordable Rental Housing Far Outweighs Supply in Massachusetts A new study provides a clear view of the scale of demand for affordable housing and a detailed accounting of the kinds of units that are most needed to fill the gap – now and into the future April […]

An aerial photo that shows the Island End River and surrounding buildings in Chelsea and Everett. A dock with boats can be seen in the river, with different colors and labels describing the key project areas.

Metro Mayors Statement on Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Grant Program

April 22, 2025

Metro Mayors Statement on Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Grant Program April 22, 2025 – The Metro Mayors Coalition decries the Trump Administration’s decision to cancel $90 million in FEMA funding for Massachusetts communities, made available through the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant program. Critical BRIC projects have been […]

MAPC Receives $1 Million to Expand Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, Access

April 10, 2025

MAPC Receives $1 Million to Expand Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure, Access The funds will help pilot the deployment of non-grid tied charging solutions and expanded EV carsharing April 10, 2025 – BOSTON – With adoption of electric vehicles among underserved populations in Massachusetts falling behind in the Massachusetts auto market […]

MAPC Executive Director Marc Draisen Announces June Retirement

April 9, 2025

MAPC Executive Director Marc Draisen Announces June Retirement April 9, 2025 – BOSTON – Longtime Metropolitan Area Planning Council Executive Director and former Massachusetts State Representative Marc D. Draisen has announced his retirement from the Boston-based planning agency at the end of this fiscal year. Draisen, 68, has served as […]