Raul Gonzalez

Department: Land Use – Economic Development
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 617-933-0763

Biography:

Raúl González serves as the Principal Economic Development Planner at MAPC, where he leads the oversight of the Economic Development District (EDD) and guides the region’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). With over a decade of experience in urban and regional planning, Raúl specializes in equitable economic development, strategic planning, and fostering inclusive, resilient local economies.

At MAPC, Raúl spearheads major projects such as the Braintree Wood Road Mixed-Use Initiative and has provided technical assistance and strategic guidance to multiple organizations pursuing EDA and other grants.

An advocate for racial equity, Raúl co-leads MAPC’s Equity Team, chaired the Racial Equity Municipal Action Plan (REMAP) and Racial Equity Advancement & Collaborative Hub (REACH) programs, and has developed racial equity action plans in partnership with numerous municipalities across Greater Boston. He also supports the integration of equity into municipal planning through technical assistance, workshops, and national conference presentations.

Previously, Raúl held planning roles at the Southwest Region Planning Commission in New Hampshire and the Rio Grande Council of Governments in Texas and New Mexico. He brings expertise in grant writing and management, cross-sector partnerships, and equitable engagement.

Raúl holds a Master of Public Administration with a focus on Public Policy and Management and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Texas at El Paso.

Areas of Expertise: Equitable economic development strategy, economic resilience planning, racial equity integration, strategic partnerships, grant writing and management, public speaking, and community engagement.