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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 Issues Statement on Economic Development Spending Package H. 5374

November 4, 2022

MAPC Issues Statement on Economic Development Spending Package H. 5374 BOSTON – Nov. 4, 2022 – “Yesterday the Massachusetts legislature voted to approve an economic development spending package (H. 5374), allocating nearly $3.8 billion together with a fiscal year 2022 closeout budget. The package includes $500 million in federal American […]

Today MAPC issued the following statement on the latest update to the Section 3A guidelines for multi-family zoning in MBTA communities:

October 26, 2022

October 26, 2022 – “MAPC is pleased with the Baker Administration’s amendment on October 21, 2022, to the Section 3A guidelines for multi-family zoning districts in MBTA communities. The prior guidelines would have undermined cities and towns that currently have inclusionary zoning policies, while making it difficult for communities to […]

MAPC issues statement on updated stretch energy code

October 6, 2022

Oct. 3, 2022 – Boston – The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) in Boston today issued the following statement in response to the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER)’s final language for the updated stretch energy code and new specialized municipal opt-in code: “The updated Stretch Code and new Specialized […]

MAPC and Metro Mayors Release “Keeping Metro Boston Cool: A Regional Heat Preparedness and Adaptation Plan”

September 30, 2022

Prepared by the Metro Mayors Climate Taskforce, the plan details six strategic focus areas for reducing risk and exposure to and improving preparedness for climate-driven extreme September 30, 2022 – BOSTON – With summer’s relentless heat barely in the rearview mirror, the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) and a collaboration […]

Katherine Antos Joins Metropolitan Area Planning Council as Deputy Executive Director for Planning & Sustainability

September 20, 2022

September 15, 2022 – Boston – Earlier this month, the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) welcomed Katherine Antos as the agency’s new Deputy Executive Director for Planning & Sustainability. In her role, she will partner with cities, towns, state agencies, and organizations to promote sustainable development, advance equity and resiliency, […]