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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

MAPC Statement on Monterey Park Shooting

January 23, 2023

MAPC Statement on Monterey Park Shooting Monday, January 23, 2023 – “The board and staff of the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) in Boston today join with others across the nation and the world offering our deepest condolences to all those affected by the tragic mass shooting in Monterey Park, […]

A photo of the winning team from the 2022 Shannon Grant Basketball Tournament.

MAPC Awarded Grant to Combat Youth Violence for 17th Consecutive Year

January 17, 2023

A photo from the 2022 Shannon Grant Basketball Tournament. Cambridge won the tournament after a close game with Malden. MAPC Awarded Grant to Combat Youth Violence for 17th Consecutive Year The Shannon Community Safety Initiative works to reduce youth violence and gang activity across Metro Boston region BOSTON – January […]

MAPC Awards More Than $800k in “Accelerating Climate Resilience” Grants to 13 Municipal Projects

December 19, 2022

MAPC Awards More Than $800k in “Accelerating Climate Resilience” Grants to 13 Municipal Projects The cities/towns of Arlington, Beverly, Cambridge, Chelsea, Malden, Medford, Milton, Natick, Norwood, Reading, Scituate, Stoneham, Watertown, and Winchester make up the next cohort BOSTON – December 19, 2022 – Thirteen projects in the greater Boston region […]

STUDY: App-Based Food Orders Most Likely Outnumber Ride-Hailing Trips in Mass., with Major Impacts on Traffic, Climate & Low-Wage Workers

December 13, 2022

STUDY: App-Based Food Orders Most Likely Outnumber Ride-Hailing Trips in Mass., with Major Impacts on Traffic, Climate & Low-Wage Workers Dark stores, emissions from delivery vehicles, and third-party app fees all have major effects on local economies, MAPC research finds; policy changes should incentivize e-bikes, data sharing, zoning for curbside […]

MAPC Issues Statement Supporting Clean Heat Commission Report

December 1, 2022

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) commends Governor Baker, the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA), and the Commission on Clean Heat on yesterday’s report release on reducing heating fuels and minimizing greenhouse gas emissions from buildings in Massachusetts. MAPC Senior Advisor on Clean Energy Cammy Peterson served […]