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.
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Massachusetts Planning Winter 2025 edition!
2024 APA-MA Annual Awards Winners!
Elected Official: Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra, Northampton MA
Comprehensive Plans Town of Tisbury and the City of Worcester
Community of the Year: Town of Medfield
Emerging Planner: Sarah O'Brien, AICP
Journalism: Mark Favermann
Planning Projects: Longmeadow, Arlington, Stoneham, Winchester and Newton
President's Award: Alyssa Sandoval, AICP
Professional Planner: Jeff Speck, FAICP
Student Award: Harvard University
Sustainability: City of Sommerville
Transportation: Massachusetts Department of Transportation
Consulting Planners of Massachusetts presented its Carol Thomas Award for Lifetime Achievement to Judi Barrett for her decades of experience throughout the Commonwealth! Congratulations Judi!
We’re looking forward to the 2025 Annual Awards and hope to see you there!
Announcements
An Important Message from EOHLC – MBTA Communities Act Update
On January 8, 2025, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court published an opinion confirming that the MBTA Communities Law is constitutional and valid, and that the …Read More »APA Economic Development Awards!
The APA Economic Development Division is seeking nominations for its awards program in the following categories – Best Practices: Planning & Implementation, Innovation: Planning & …Read More »Third Annual Massachusetts Distinguished Planner Lecture!
Save-the-date: Mass Distinguished Planner Lecture Northeastern University’s MS in Urban Planning and Policy program will be hosting the Third Annual Massachusetts Distinguished Planner Lecture this …Read More »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 »
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Job Opportunities
Planning and Development Director – Town of West Springfield
The Town of West Springfield is seeking a full-time Planning and Development Director. The Planning and Development Director performs professional and administrative duties in planning, organizing and coordinating the Town’s planning, land use, inspections, conservation, economic development, and community development functions and activities. Qualifications include: Education and Experience: Masters’ Degree …Read More »Regional Housing Coordinator – Northern Middlesex Council of Governments
Supervisor: The Regional Housing Coordinator works under the general direction of the Executive Director and the supervision of the Housing and Economic Development Manager. Essential Functions: Employee primarily engages in technical planning support work to advance local and regional housing initiatives and programs with a focus on assisting member municipalities …Read More »Director of Clean Energy Siting & Permitting –
DOER is seeking a Director of Clean Energy Siting and Permitting to manage all aspects of the department’s work related to siting and permitting of small clean energy infrastructure. The 2024 Act promoting a clean energy grid, advancing equity and protecting ratepayers (“2024 Climate Law”) established the Clean Energy Siting …Read More »Environmental Planner III – Bowman
Bowman has an opportunity for an Environmental Planner III to join our team remotely. Follow this link for more information or to apply: https://careers.bowman.com/jobs/9104?lang=en-usRead More »Senior Project Manager – Bowman
Bowman has an opportunity for a Senior Project Manager, Transportation Planning to join our team in Taunton, MA – Boston, MA – Westfield, MA or Lincoln, RI. Follow this link for more information or to apply: https://careers.bowman.com/jobs/9105?lang=en-usRead More »Request for Proposals – Town of Aquinnah
Town of Aquinnah, in conjunction with the Aquinnah Housing Committee, Planning Board and the Martha’s Vineyard Commission (MVC), seeks qualified professional planning and consulting services to plan, map and do site analysis and bylaw development for an overlay district for a Town Center State Road Corridor under a contract subject …Read More »Summer Internship Opportunity – Harvard University Planning and Design
Join Harvard University Planning and Design (HUPAD), where we advance Harvard’s mission by sustaining and enhancing its built environment. HUPAD supports the stewardship of one of the world’s most iconic academic settings and strives for excellence in campus planning and design. In the pursuit of a cohesive “One Harvard” vision, …Read More »Transportation Planner 2 – State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation
Transportation Planner 2 – Linear Referencing Systems The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT), is now accepting applications for the a Transportation Planner 2 position in a recently formed Linear Referencing Systems (LRS) Unit, part of the Office of Roadway Information Systems within the Bureau of Policy & Planning. …Read More »Town Planner/Economic Development Director – Town of Southwick
The Town of Southwick seeks a full-time Town Planner/Economic Development Director to lead projects focused on sustainable and equitable development. Key qualifications include Knowledge of local/state regulations and Massachusetts General Laws Experience in research, land use, planning, and economic development Strong interpersonal skills AICP certification preferred The 40-hour/week position offers …Read More »Planning Director – Toole Design Group
Toole Design Group is looking to hire a full-time Planning Director for our Northeast Region. Do you have a strong background in multimodal transportation planning? Are you passionate about improving communities and providing excellent client service? Do you have a proven track record of project management and delivering high-quality work? Do activities like …Read More »Senior Zoning and Development Manager – City of Cambridge
Salary: $124,778 – $137,000 annually Join the City of Cambridge Community Development Department (CDD) to help shape a livable, sustainable, and equitable community. We’re seeking a Senior Zoning and Development Manager to oversee zoning proposals, manage major urban development projects, and support innovative land use planning initiatives. About the Role: …Read More »Community Development Director – Town of Milford, NH
The Town of Milford, is seeking a highly-qualified individual to fill the position of Community Development Director. A qualified candidate would perform skilled, specialized, professional activities on behalf of the Board of Selectmen and the Planning Board relating to the formulation of broad municipal growth policy; preparation of long-range planning …Read More »
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