The Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for comprehensive planning of the Fairmount Indigo Corridor as part of the BRA-led Fairmount Indigo Planning Initiative. Building upon past and ongoing efforts of the Fairmount stakeholders and the MBTA, the City of Boston seeks to address the economic development and physical planning needs of the corridor and adjacent communities. The BRA planning process will be two-tiered and include the creation of a comprehensive Corridor-wide Plan in addition to the development of Improvement Plans at three critical Crossroad / Station Area locations along the Fairmount Indigo Corridor. The BRA is requesting proposals from experienced multi-disciplinary Consultant Teams to conduct the planning process. The successful Consultant Team will have demonstrated excellence in the disciplines of: Economic Development Community Planning Land Use Urban Design Transportation Systems Sustainable … Read entire article »

As a result of the APA-MA Board elections held in the fall 2011, we welcome new faces to the APA-MA Board and previous board members moving up, including: Felipe Schwarz, AICP as President Jonathan Church, AICP as Vice President of Chapter Affairs Steve Sadwick, AICP as Immediate Past President Kristin Kassner, AICP as Professional Development Officer Kristen Wilson, AICP as Secretary Andy Port, AICP as Northeast Region Representative Megan DiPrete, AICP as Central Region Representative Manisha Gadia Bewtra, AICP as Boston Region Representative Peter Lowitt, FAICP as Economic Development Committee Chair Lindsey Morse, AICP as Transportation Committee Chair Judi Barrett as Community Development & Housing Committee Chair Kathy Joubert as Citizen Planner Training Collaborative Liasion Alison Leflore as Young Planners Group Chair Peter Matchak as UMass-Amherst Student Representative Meg Howard, Emily Mytkowicz and Evy Zwiebach as Harvard University Student Representatives In addition, several Board members remain … Read entire article »

For a complete listing of the 2011 APA-MA Award recipients, go to 2011 APA-MA Award Winners. … Read entire article »

The Town of Foxborough (Town) is soliciting proposals from qualified planning and/or economic development/analysis firms (“Consultant”) to prepare an “Economic Development Chapter” for the Town Comprehensive Plan and a “Downtown Strategic Plan.” The Town last adopted a Master Plan in 1971; the Planning Board, with the support and assistance of other Town departments, is charged with updating it. The Planning Board has adopted a phased work plan for development, adoption, and implementation of a Town Comprehensive Plan. This Project is in the first phase of work. Proposals are due by 3:00 PM, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2012 For more information or to receive a copy of the RFP, please contact Sharon Wason, AICP, Town Planner, Foxborough Town Hall, 40 South Street, Foxborough, MA 02035; (508)543-1250 or swason@town.foxborough.ma.us. … Read entire article »

Join your friends at the American Planning Association, Massachusetts Chapter (APA-MA) & Massachusetts Association of Planning Directors (MAPD) as we honor innovative planning projects and professionals across Massachusetts. Catch up with colleagues, meet new friends and enjoy the holiday cheer at historic Quincy Market within Boston. Admission: $25 (MAPD or APA-MA members), $35 (non-members). Friday, December 16, 2011 12:00- Social , 12:30- Lunch will be served (promptly) Ned Devine’s 250 Faneuil Hall Marketplace Quincy Market Building Boston, MA www.neddevinesboston.com To RSVP, download the registration form: WORD │ PDF. Please email, fax, mail or call in this registration form to Chris Skelly, Skelly-MHC@comcast.net; fax: 413-625-2099; PO Box 912, Greenfield, MA 01302; telephone 413-834-0678 including the names of your guests.  All registration information MUST be received by 12:00 (noon) on Friday, December 9, 2011. … Read entire article »

The deadline to submit your award submissions has been extended to November 4th, 4pm. The American Planning Association – Massachusetts Chapter (APA-MA) is pleased to announce its 2011 APA-MA Awards Program. This awards program is co‑sponsored by the Massachusetts Association of Planning Directors (MAPD) and the Massachusetts Association of Consulting Planners (MACP). It is time once again to nominate your favorite project, plan, student project, planner, legislator or reporter for the great work they do to advance the planning profession.  We are pleased to invite your participation in our chapter awards program. For more information, see: APA-MA Annual Awards. Awards submissions due November 4, 2011, 4pm. … Read entire article »

Public Notice Town of Middleton Massachusetts Request for Proposals The Town of Middleton Massachusetts is seeking proposals from qualified bidders for Landscape Design and Master Planning Services for the re-development of two town-owned parcels of land in the center of Town.  Copies of the Request for Proposals will be available beginning Monday, September 12th, 2011 and may be obtained by calling the Town Administrator’s Office at (978) 777-3617 or by emailing a request to adminsecretary@townofmiddleton.org.  Proposals will be due back to the Town by Tuesday, October 4th, 2011 and will be evaluated by a Design Review Advisory Committee.  The Town of Middleton reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. … Read entire article »

****  UPDATE  **** On September 7, 2011, electronic ballots were emailed out to APA-MA members via the chapter’s email survey service, Constant Contact. While most members received the ballot announcement email, it is possible that it did not come through to your email inbox due to potential firewall issues or other issues. Please note that APA-MA member email addresses are provided to the chapter by APA National. If you are an APA-MA member and did not receive the ballot announcement email, please contact APA-MA Nominating Committee member Peter Lowitt, FAICP via email (peterlowitt@devensec.com) and he will email you a ballot to be filled out and mailed back to him. Voting closes on September 30, 2011. **************** Over the past few weeks, the Nominating Committee was contacted by several candidates and reviewed candidate qualifications. … Read entire article »

Join us for a Young Planners Group meeting in Boston. For more information, click here. Please RSVP. … Read entire article »