About MAPC
Promoting smart growth and regional collaboration.

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. 

A map of the eight different subregions that make up the Greater Boston region.

2024 Special Recognitions and Opportunities

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. They are smiling at the camera.

"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. 

Members of MAPC's staff presenting to representatives from the Public Procurement Monitoring Office of Nepal. One person is standing presenting, while everyone else is sitting in chairs at a long table.

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.

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National Association of Regional Councils (NARC)

NARC Legislative Conference

NARC National Conference

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Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA) 2024 Trade Show Plan NH

Keynote Speaker: MAPC Director of Arts and Culture, Annis Sengupta

Francelis Morrilo Suarez, Clean Energy & Climate Planner II stands to the left of an MAPC sign on a wall with information about the Accelerating Climate Resilience program.

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 stand with two non-MAPC individuals. All four are standing together in a horizontal line, smiling at the camera.

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. 

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At the MassDOT Moving Together Conference, Community Engagement Specialist II Najee Nunnally and Community Engagement and Subregional Programs Manager Sasha Parodi presented. 

Many people, including MAPC staff member Annis, stand together smiling at the camera. Behind them is a white backdrop with the Plan NH logo scattered across it.

MAPC Director of Arts and Culture Annis Sengupta (pictured center) gave the keynote for the Plan NH Conference in New Hampshire. 

MAPC Staff member Sarah Scott stands behind a podium holding a microphone speaking. To her right is a large screen with the Metro Boston region map on it, and small text.

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:

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CommonWealth Beacon

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Lynn Daily Item

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