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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

Mass. Municipal Association, Metropolitan Area Planning Council, MARPA Issue Joint Statement in Support of Preserving Hybrid Meeting Access

February 20, 2025

Mass. Municipal Association, Metropolitan Area Planning Council, MARPA Issue Joint Statement in Support of Preserving Hybrid Meeting Access Feb. 18, 2025 – BOSTON – The Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA), Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), and the Massachusetts Association of Regional Planning Agencies (MARPA) this week announced their joint support for […]

MAPC Statement on Federal Actions Regarding Immigration

February 4, 2025

MAPC Statement on Federal Actions Regarding Immigration Feb. 4, 2025 – “Last week, MAPC held an informational webinar – joined by 400 people – aimed at helping local officials to protect their residents from draconian efforts by the Trump Administration to identify, harass, frighten, and deport people who have come […]

MAPC Statement on Supreme Judicial Court 3A Ruling

January 8, 2025

MAPC Statement on Supreme Judicial Court 3A Ruling Jan. 8, 2025 – “We enthusiastically welcome the Supreme Judicial Court’s decision today to uphold the MBTA Communities Act and require the creation of multi-family zoning in communities that are served by transit. This decision, which also affirms the Attorney General’s ability […]

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New, Adjusted Sources of Revenue Needed to Address the State’s Transportation Budget Deficit

November 25, 2024

New, Adjusted Sources of Revenue Needed to Address the State’s Transportation Budget Deficit BOSTON – Nov. 25, 2024 – Urging the Massachusetts Legislature, Administration, and local and state leaders to take bold action on funding for transportation infrastructure, the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) released 18 revenue-raising recommendations that span […]

Statement on Clean Energy Bill

October 23, 2024

Statement on Clean Energy Bill October 23, 2024 – The Metropolitan Area Planning Council issued the following statement today from MAPC Deputy Executive Director, Lizzi Weyant, regarding the release of S.2967, An Act promoting a clean energy grid, advancing equity and protecting ratepayers by the Conference Committee: “I served on […]