About MAPC
Promoting smart growth and regional collaboration.
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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.
Regional Representation and Expertise
MAPC is the regional planning agency for the 101 Communities in the Greater Boston region.
Our region is made up of 22 Cities and 79 Towns. Our region includes a diverse mix of coastal communities, older industrial centers, rural towns, and urban neighborhoods.
Every city and town belong to at least one of Eight Subregions.
2024 Special Recognitions and Opportunities
"Game-Changing" Organization Recognition
In November 2024, MAPC received a "Game Changer" award from the Commonwealth Summit.
Along with several other organizations, MAPC was honored for demonstrating exemplary commitment and creativity in addressing critical societal issues, empowering communities and driving positive change, and fostering a culture of inclusion and civic participation.
Pictured Left to Right: MAPC Senior Government Affairs Specialist Norman Abbott, MAPC Deputy Executive Director Lizzi Weyant, MAPC Executive Director Marc Draisen, Commonwealth Seminar Executive Director Leverett Wing, and MAPC Senior Communications Specialist Timothy Viall.
Hosting the Public Procurement Monitoring Office of Nepal
MAPC was honored with the unique opportunity to host representatives from the Public Procurement Monitoring Office of Nepal, who were on a two-week study tour sponsored by the U.S. Trade and Development Agency to learn about U.S. procurement practices at the federal, state, regional, and local levels.
MAPC staff presented MAPC’s innovative work and best practices in public procurement, including Emergency Procurement and the Apartment Wi-Fi program.
Pictured: Members of MAPC's staff presenting to representatives from the Public Procurement Monitoring Office of Nepal.
Over 30 MAPC Staff Members presented or moderated at more than 20 Conferences in 2024.
National Association of Regional Councils (NARC)
NARC Legislative Conference
NARC National Conference
Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA) 2024 Trade Show Plan NH
Keynote Speaker: MAPC Director of Arts and Culture, Annis Sengupta
National Neighborhood Indicators Partnership (NNIP) Annual Partners Conference
MassDOT Conference, Moving Together Panel - Livable Communities Discussion
International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) Conference
National Alliance of Preservation Commissions FORUM
Massachusetts Preservation Conference
Schools, Health and Libraries Broadband Coalition (SHLB) AnchorNets
Southern New England American Planning Association Conference (Virginia and Massachusetts)
Social Equity Leadership Conference
North American Bikeshare and Scootershare Association (NABSA)
National Adaptation Forum
Massachusetts Health Officers Association
Northern New England American Planning Association Conference
Thinking about Climate Change: Art, Science and Imagination in the 21st Century Conference
MACDC Annual Conference
New England Parking & Transportation Council (NEPTC)
American Planning Association Regional & Intergovernmental Planning Division Forum
International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Conference
Citizen's Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) Unlocking Housing Production Conference
National Planning Conference: Cultural Infrastructure Roundtable
Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions (MACC)
ITDP Tactical Public Transport: Lessons from the Boston Metro Area
Francelis Morrilo Suarez, Clean Energy & Climate Planner II, MAPC, at the National Adaptation Forum in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
MAPC Senior Transportation Planner Adi Nochur and MAPC Assistant Director of Transportation Julia Wallerce (both pictured center) presented a session at the Southern New England American Planning Association Conference (SNEAPA) in Springfield.
At the MassDOT Moving Together Conference, Community Engagement Specialist II Najee Nunnally and Community Engagement and Subregional Programs Manager Sasha Parodi presented.
MAPC Director of Arts and Culture Annis Sengupta (pictured center) gave the keynote for the Plan NH Conference in New Hampshire.
MAPC Senior Regional Land Use and Historic Preservation Planner Sarah Scott presenting at the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions in Florida.
In 2024, MAPC Staff Members were interviewed more than 35 times for news stories.
MAPC was featured most often in:
CommonWealth Beacon
State House News
Lynn Daily Item
The Boston Globe
Banker & Tradesman
Mass Live
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