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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

Help Envision Future Development Near Woburn Mall & Commuter Rail

February 15, 2018

Do you live in Woburn? Are you interested in helping to shape a future vision for the area from the Woburn Mall to Anderson Station?

Help Envision Future Development Near Rockport Commuter Rail

January 29, 2018

Plan will help achieve goals for future mixed-use development Do you live in Rockport? Are you interested in helping to shape a future vision for the Rockport commuter rail station area? Join the Town of Rockport and the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) for a public forum on Wednesday, Feb. […]

Hull’s Draft Hazard Mitigation Plan to Be Presented at February 8 Public Meeting

January 26, 2018

Meeting to present the 2018 update of Hull’s Hazard Mitigation Plan and solicit public comments Who: Hull residents, business owners, representatives of non-profit organizations and institutions, and others who are interested in preventing and reducing damage from natural hazards. What: The Hull Hazard Mitigation Team will hold a public meeting […]

Help Envision Future Housing for Stoneham

January 23, 2018

‘Housing Production Plan’ will identify housing need & demand, establish goals for future housing development Stoneham – Do you live in Stoneham? Are you interested in helping to shape a vision for housing in your community? Join the Town of Stoneham and the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) for a […]

MAPC issues statement on proposed delayed enforcement of federal fair housing rules

January 9, 2018

Amanda Linehan Communications Manager, MAPC 617-933-0705 [email protected] For immediate release: Tuesday, January 9, 2018 MAPC issues statement on proposed delayed enforcement of federal fair housing rules Marc D. Draisen, Executive Director of the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) in Boston, today released the following statement: “MAPC is extremely concerned by […]