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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

A photo of people gathered around the HUD PRO Housing grant check from the July 2 event.

MAPC Awarded $3M to Bring a Modular Housing Construction Facility to Greater Boston

July 25, 2024

Metropolitan Area Planning Council Awarded $3M to Bring a Modular Housing Construction Facility to Greater Boston The federally-funded project encompasses advancing housing strategies, assessing local needs and barriers, and exploring innovative building methods to build new homes. July 25, 2024 – BOSTON – The Biden-Harris Administration and U.S. Department of […]

A photo from the 2024 NARC Awards Ceremony. Pictured are NARC President Carol Vinton, MAPC Executive Director Marc Draisen, and NARC Immediate Past President Jennifer Robinson on stage.

MAPC Receives National Recognition for Convening Indigenous Perspectives on Climate Resilience and Sustainability

July 18, 2024

MAPC Receives National Recognition for Convening Indigenous Perspectives on Climate Resilience and Sustainability . The National Association of Regional Councils awarded the agency for its “Rooted in Nature: Indigenous Knowledge and Climate Resiliency” online speaker series Atlanta – July 18, 2024 – The National Association of Regional Councils presented the Metropolitan […]

Left to right: Sanda Harris, AARP MA Volunteer State President; Nancy Leamond, AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer; Eric Hove, MAPC Director of Strategic Initiatives; Lizzi Weyant, MAPC Deputy Executive Director; and Jeffrey D. Dunn, AARP Board of Directors

MAPC joins the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities

June 28, 2024

MAPC joins the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities . Boston – June 28, 2024 – With the support of a number of mayors and town administrators, and with many communities in the area already engaged in the age-and dementia-friendly movement, the Metropolitan Area Planning Council is proud to […]

A photo of a row of four triple-decker houses. The image has a blue artistic tint.

Municipal Officials Stand Behind ‘Transfer Fee’ as Critical Tool for Keeping Region Affordable

May 9, 2024

Municipal Officials Stand Behind ‘Transfer Fee’ as Critical Tool for Keeping Region Affordable . Boston – May 9, 2024 – The Metropolitan Mayors Coalition and communities across the Metropolitan Area Planning Council’s (MAPC) region have joined together to renew their support for local-option transfer fees, urging the Legislature to give […]

MAPC Awards More Than $500k to 22 Local Projects

May 3, 2024

Metropolitan Area Planning Council Awards More Than $500k to 22 Local Projects Arlington, Ashland, Beverly, Boxborough, Chelsea, Danvers, Everett, Framingham, Holliston, Hopkinton, Hudson, Lynn, Malden, Marblehead, Maynard, Medford, Medway, Milford, Millis, Milton, Natick, Norwood, Randolph, Rockland, Somerville, Walpole, Watertown, and Weymouth receive grants for arts and culture planning, language access, […]