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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.

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Pictured from left to right in front of a light green MAPC banner: MAPC's Martin Pillsbury & Leah Robins, Victoria Mori Daigle, Senator Bruce Tarr, and Lizzi Weyant

Metropolitan Area Planning Council Awards Two Legislative Staff Members For Their Service

November 20, 2025

MAPC Awards Two Legislative Staff Members For Their Service BOSTON – November 19, 2025 – Earlier this month, representatives from 101 Massachusetts cities and towns, gubernational appointees, state and local officials, and guests came together in Arlington for the Metropolitan Area Planning Council’s (MAPC) Fall Council Meeting. During the gathering, […]

Mayor Dominick Pangallo is pictured at a small table with Lizzi Weyant to his left and a larger group of people standing behind. Photo was taken in a parking lot in Salem.

Mayor Dominick Pangallo Signs Ordinance Eliminating Parking Mandates for New Multifamily Housing in Salem

September 29, 2025

Mayor Dominick Pangallo Signs Ordinance Eliminating Parking Mandates for New Multifamily Housing in Salem The approval follows two affirming votes by the City Council of the ordinance first proposed by Mayor Pangallo and after considerable study and engagement with residents SALEM – September 29, 2025 – Last Thursday, the Salem City […]

Photo of MAPC Executive Director Lizzi Weyant standing outside

Lizzi Weyant Named Executive Director of the Metropolitan Area Planning Council

September 25, 2025

Lizzi Weyant Named Executive Director of the Metropolitan Area Planning Council BOSTON – September 25, 2025 – The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) Executive Committee voted unanimously to appoint Lizzi Weyant as the agency’s new executive director. Weyant has served as acting executive director since June 2025 when former executive director […]

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MAPC Awards $800k in “Accelerating Climate Resilience” Grants to Municipal and Community-Organization Led Projects

September 18, 2025

MAPC Awards $800k in “Accelerating Climate Resilience” Grants to Municipal and Community-Organization Led Projects The cities/towns of Revere, Marblehead, Chelsea, and the following organizations: Just a Start, Housing Corporation of Arlington, WalkMassachusetts, TownGreen, Inc., Black Economic Council of Massachusetts, Neighborhood of Affordable Housing and Maverick Landing Community Services, MassEnergize, Inc., […]

Green map of Massachusetts with a yellow sun overhead, leaves coming out of the map, and blue water under the map. Text says Climate Resilience Playbook.

New Interactive Climate Resilience Playbook Provides Actionable Strategies and Resources

September 11, 2025

New Interactive Climate Resilience Playbook Provides Actionable Strategies and Resources The Playbook features a searchable database of project ideas as well as planning guidance, best practices, and case studies from communities across the Commonwealth BOSTON – September 11, 2025 – Today the Metropolitan Area Planning Council, the Pioneer Valley Planning […]