Company Profile
Metropolitan Area Planning Council
Company Overview
The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) is the regional planning agency serving the people who live and work in the 101 cities and towns of Metropolitan Boston. Our mission is to promote smart growth and regional collaboration. Our regional plan, MetroFuture, guides our work as we engage the public in responsible stewardship of our region’s future.
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.
Company History
Established in 1963, MAPC is a public agency created under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40B Section 24. MAPC is governed by representatives from each city and town in our region, as well as gubernatorial appointees and designees of major public agencies.
•Visit www.mapc.org to learn more about MAPC's Board and Council
Each municipality in our region belongs to one of eight subregions, each led by one MAPC staff member.
The MetroWest subregion is led by an independent board and director. Each subregion includes municipal officials and regional and community stakeholders, all of whom work together to develop an annual work plan and priorities.
We welcome to our team intelligent, thoughtful and entrepreneurial professionals who are committed to improving the quality of life in Metropolitan Boston.
Benefits
MAPC employees participate in the GIC (Mass. State mandated benefits plans). A sample of additional benefits include subsidized public transit pass, paid Hubway bike membership, paid approved FML up to 20 days, and other life balance benefits. For details visit www.mapc.org