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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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Governor Preserves Remote and Hybrid Meeting Options

March 31, 2025

MMA, MAPC, MARPA, MASC, MACC Thank Legislature, Governor for Preserving Remote and Hybrid Meeting Options March 28, 2025 – BOSTON – The Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA), Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), Massachusetts Association of Regional Planning Agencies (MARPA), Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC), and Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions (MACC) […]

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MAPC Opens Expression of Interest Period for Accelerating Climate Resilience Grants with Expanded Eligibility

March 24, 2025

MAPC Opens Expression of Interest Period for Accelerating Climate Resilience Grants with Expanded Eligibility Celebrating Five Years of Accelerating Climate Resilience Grants, MAPC is now accepting submissions and will host office hours to support interested communities and organizations with their project ideas March 24, 2025 – BOSTON – In the […]

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MAPC, BUSPH Receive Funding to Host Symposium on Heat Resilience

March 20, 2025

MAPC, BUSPH Receive Funding to Host Symposium on Heat Resilience March 20, 2025 – BOSTON – The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) has been awarded $125,000 from Doris Duke Foundation to bring together the region’s top experts and leaders on extreme heat, in partnership with the Center for Climate and […]

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Metropolitan Area Planning Council Awards More Than $440k to 31 Local Projects

March 19, 2025

Metropolitan Area Planning Council Awards More Than $440k to 31 Local Projects Arlington, Ashland, Boxborough, Cambridge, Chelsea, Danvers, Dedham, Everett, Framingham, Gloucester, Hopkinton, Hull, Littleton, Lynn, Malden, Marblehead, Melrose, Natick, Needham, Norfolk, Randolph, Revere, Rockland, Salem, Somerville, Watertown, and Weymouth receive technical assistance to advance strategic regional priorities. March 19, […]

Lynn Chief of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Faustina Cuevas Wins Regional Leadership Award

March 6, 2025

Lynn Chief of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Faustina Cuevas Wins Regional Leadership Award March 5, 2025 – BOSTON – The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) honored Faustina Cuevas, the City of Lynn’s Chief of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, with the Mayor Theodore Mann Regional Leadership Award at the agency’s Winter […]