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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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!
2024 SNEAPA Sponsors!
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 »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
RFP – Comprehensive Plan – Town of Bedford
The Town of Bedford seeks proposals to undertake a new Comprehensive Plan. The RFP is available at https://www.bedfordma.gov/bids.aspx?bidID=53. Contact Planning Director Tony Fields at afields@bedfordma.gov with questions.Read More »Transportation Planners – Stantec
Stantec is recruiting the following two postions: Senior Transportation Planner Transportation PlannerRead More »Designer Selection Board Member – Commonwealth of Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Designer Selection Board (DSB) is seeking resumes from candidates who are members of the public interested in public design and residing in Massachusetts for 1 opening on the Board. (no architects or engineers for this position) This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on your …Read More »Economic Development Planner – Town of Dedham
The Town of Dedham seeks highly qualified candidates for the position of Economic Development Planner to perform administrative, analytical, project management, and public engagement work related to economic development, land use, zoning, community development matters, and other related work. Why work for the Town of Dedham? Located approximately 10 miles …Read More »Assistant Town Planner – Town of Shrewsbury
The Town of Shrewsbury is hiring an Assistant Town Planner! Shrewsbury is a highly active community with current initiatives around Housing, Sustainability and Placemaking. Additional opportunities to assist with Community Outreach and Comprehensive Master Plan activities make this an exciting time to get involved and be part of a team …Read More »Planning & Development Review Manager – City of Portland, ME
The Planning and Urban Development Department plans for the vitality, livability, and prosperity of one of the most dynamic cities in the northeast. The Department’s work involves comprehensive planning; implementing and amending the City’s zoning and land use policies; site plan, subdivision, and historic preservation review; design review; managing the …Read More »RFP – pop-up retail incubators – Town of Wakefield
The Town of Wakefield is seeking proposals from qualified firms with experience in organizing and managing pop-up retail incubators in a private store/property. The Town is seeking a firm/organization that will help attract small businesses to the downtown Wakefield business district and help them incubate in a space. Bid documents …Read More »Campus Renewal Planner – Tufts University
Overview The Campus Renewal Department is a critical area of the University that is responsible for developing strategies for identifying, prioritizing, and costing critical capital renewal needs (buildings, building systems, landscape, hardscape, infrastructure, and utilities) in support of the university’s teaching, research and clinical practice missions and sustainability goals. This …Read More »Open Space Program Manager – Town of Ipswich
Ipswich is a unique and beautiful coastal community that has prioritized protection of its scenic treasures and valued natural resources. If you have a passion and commitment for open space conservation and natural resource protection, consider joining the Town of Ipswich as the Open Space Program Manager. Ipswich made land …Read More »RFP – vulnerability assessments – Rhode Island Commerce Corporation
The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation (“Corporation”) seeks proposals from qualified firms to assist in the development of vulnerability assessments and high-level remediation plans for up to 12 historically small business districts (“Main Street districts”) in Rhode Island that have been most vulnerable to storm-caused flooding. This project, “Ready, Set, Rhody,” …Read More »Transportation Planner 2 – Connecticut Department of Transportation
The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is currently recruiting for a (Transportation Planner 2), in the Environmental Resources Compliance Unit of the Office of Environmental Planning. This position is within the Bureau of Policy and Planning, at our Headquarters, located in Newington CT. This position will be part …Read More »Deputy Director – Municipal Housing Office – Town of Nantucket
The Town of Nantucket is looking for a Deputy Director for its Municipal Housing Office. Follow this link for more information or to apply: https://mailchi.mp/nantucket-ma/deputy-municipal-housing-office-director-17226035?e=dfe00d3b7cRead More »
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