Metropolitan Area Planning Council

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) is a regional planning agency representing 101 cities and towns in the metropolitan Boston area. Created by an act of the Legislature in 1963, it serves as a forum for state and local officials to address issues of regional importance. As one of 14 members of the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), MAPC has oversight responsibility for the region's federally funded transportation program.

MAPC members collaborate in the development of comprehensive plans and recommendations in areas of population and employment, transportation, economic development, regional growth and the environment. The Council also provides technical assistance and advocacy to its member communities.

MAPC's smart growth program includes its involvement with the Alliance, the development of a regional plan through the MetroFuture process, and advocacy on policy issues that impact the development of the Greater Boston region.

Go directly to MAPC's web site.