Welcome
The American Planning Association Massachusetts Chapter (APA-MA) is an official Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA). We are a 1,100-plus member organization of professional planners and planning officials who serve Massachusetts communities in many ways, at all levels of government, the private sector and not-for-profit organizations.
Mission
The mission of the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Planning Association is to enhance and support planning in Massachusetts through education, advocacy, outreach, communication, and provision of services & resources to members and the larger planning community, in a manner that maximizes diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Learn more about The American Planning Association Massachusetts Chapter (APA-MA).
2024 APA-MA Annual Awards!
Thanks to everyone who submitted nominations for the 2024 Annual Awards. We received a total of twenty-three nominations in ten different categories! The Awards Committee is busy with its review of these nominations and will be deciding on awards shortly.
Awards will be presented at the APA-MA Annual Awards on Friday, December 13th at the Publick House, Sturbridge . Save the date! Registration for the Awards is scheduled to open on November 13th.
Announcements
Fall 2024 Issue of Massachusetts Planning!
Here’s the Fall 2024 Issue of Massachusetts Planning! We hope you enjoy this issue and find the articles interesting, informative and useful. As always, your comments and suggestions are …Read More »Annual Massachusetts Land Use Case Law Review 2024!
The Massachusetts Association of Planning Professionals (MAPP) will be holding its annual Massachusetts Land Use Case Law Review on October 31, 2024 from 12:00 – …Read More »Accessory Dwelling Units under the Affordable Homes Act! – View the August 27th session!
The APA-MA Housing & Community Development Committee is offered two information sessions about the new Zoning Act exemption for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU). Session 1, …Read More »NPC25: Call for Proposals!
Get Ready for NPC25: Call for Proposals Opens July 31! Get Ready! The Call for Proposals for NPC25 opens on July 31! This is a …Read More »
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Job Opportunities
Senior Planner I – Pioneer Valley Planning Commission
The PVPC is seeking candidates for a Senior Planner I. Under general supervision, the Senior Planner I performs a wide variety of planning tasks. This position focuses on environmental planning, with a focus on climate resilience and climate action, including greenhouse gas emissions inventorying, working with our member municipalities on …Read More »Director of Community Development – Town of Concord
The Town of Concord is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to join our team as the Director of Community Development. This exciting role oversees the Building & Inspections, Natural Resources, Planning, and Public Health divisions, guiding the Town’s efforts in sustainable growth, housing, transportation, and environmental initiatives. They will …Read More »Transportation Planner 2 – Connecticut Department of Transportation
The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT) is seeking a CTTransit System Lead (Transportation Planner 2) in the Bureau of Public Transportation, Office of Transit and Ridesharing. THE ROLE: This is an exciting time to join the CTDOT. We are initiating automated bus pilots, bus rapid transit projects, on …Read More »Resident Services Program Specialist-Brookline Housing Authority
Responsibilities: · Develop, implement, and support Resident Services’ initiatives to foster community and facilitate resource connections. · Maintain calendar of resident-oriented programming, activities, and resources. · Assist with resident services communications. · Conduct outreach to enroll, and engage residents in BHA/community programs, events, etc. · Solicit and integrate resident …Read More »Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Coordinator – Brookline Housing Authority
The Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Coordinator is a new position at the Brookline Housing Authority (BHA); a high- performing, mid-sized public housing agency. Starting in January 2025, the BHA’s Resident Services Program is poised to expand economic mobility services to federally subsidized housing through the national FSS program paired with significant …Read More »Specialist, Siting (Hybrid) – Eversource Energy
Eversource Energy is looking for a Siting Specialist to work with its Electric Transmission Siting Team. This role is responsible for managing the Siting process through development and construction of a project. Activities include: leading and coordinating timely regulatory filings which include, applications, petitions, sub-petitions, or other similar filings specific …Read More »Assistant Planner – Town of Upton
The Town of Upton seeks to fill the full-time benefited position of Assistant Planner to support the planning board, conservation commission and CPC through the Land Use and Inspectional Services Director. Bachelor’s degree in urban or regional planning or related field and one to three years related experience; or equivalent …Read More »Planner – City of Salem
The City of Salem seeks qualified and highly motivated planner to join 14-person planning and community development department. Duties include providing technical assistance to the Board of Appeals; preparing grant applications; managing projects; undertaking strategic planning initiatives; and working with residents and neighborhood groups. The ideal candidate has strong written …Read More »Urban Planner I – Fisher Associates
Fisher Associates is seeking a full-time Planner to join our Planning Group. The planning team completes a wide range of projects including comprehensive plans, mobility studies, brownfield redevelopment, urban design, land use and zoning, entitlement, grant assistance, economic development, and public engagement. Under general supervision of a Project Manager, this …Read More »Urban Planner Project Manager – Fisher Associates
At Fisher Associates, our Planning Group is seeking a full-time Project Manager I to join our Planning discipline in either our Rochester, NY office, Buffalo, NY office, Charlotte, NC. The Planning Group completes a wide range of projects including urban design, land use planning, zoning, placemaking, transportation/mobility planning, brownfield redevelopment, …Read More »Livability Planner/Senior Livability Planner – Franklin Regional Council of Governments
The Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG) is seeking a professional with skills and experience in land use, zoning, housing and related disciplines to join our Planning team. Join our friendly and engaging team working on projects that are innovative, creative and have the opportunity to be transformative. The Livability …Read More »Transportation Planner 2 – State of Connecticut Department of Transportation
The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) is recruiting for two Transportation Planner 2 positions in the Bureau of Policy and Planning, Enterprise GIS, Visualization & Analytics Unit, and the Data Management & Integration Unit, in Newington, Connecticut. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS · Monday – Friday · Full-time (40 hours per …Read More »
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