Back by popular demand, we are offering another opportunity for connecting with other planning and design professionals like yourself. Meet Massachusetts Winter 2012 is your chance to make new business contacts and refresh friendships. In response to your feedback, we are adding structured networking activities to maximize your valuable time. So don’t forget your business cards! We will be meeting at Ned Devine’s located upstairs at the Faneuil Hall Market Place. We wish to thank our generous Sponsors! Lead Sponsor: … Read entire article »

Monday, March 12th 1 o’clock State House Room 437, Boston, MA Guest Speakers Include: Sen. James Eldridge, Legislative Host & CLURPA sponsor Sylvia R. Chiang, MPH, Program Manager, Revere on the Move, MHG Revere CARES Heather McMann, Executive Director, Groundwork Lawrence Anna W. Rosenquist, MD, Pediatrician, Harvard Vanguard Cheryl Sbarra, Senior Staff Attorney, MA Association of Health Boards Catherine Ratté, invited, Principal Planner, Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (Healthy snacks will be provided) For more information, go to: http://www.mphaweb.org/documents/ZREventFlyerColor21312.pdf … Read entire article »

The City of Pawtucket, RI, through the Department of Planning and Redevelopment (the City), is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to assist with five (5) separate compliance requirements related to the City’s administration of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding.  Each of the compliance requirements (detailed below) is limited in scope to the City’s administration of the City’s CDBG, HOME, and Emergency Solutions Grant/Hearth Act programs. Submission Due: February 27, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. To view the full RFP, click here. … Read entire article »

For all information about the 2012 CPTC Annual Conference, go to CPTC ANNUAL CONFERENCE. Thank you. See you in Worcester! … Read entire article »

USGBC MA Hosts LEED ND 251 – Understanding the LEED for Neighborhood Development Rating System A full day workshop in partnership with Boston LISC, The Boston Redevelopment Authority, and the American Planning Association- Massachusetts chapter.  Register soon, space is limited. CM │ 7.0 Thursday, March 22, 2012 8:30am – 5:00pm Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary 500 Walk Hill Street Mattapan, MA 02126 LEED Faculty: Jessica Milman This USGBC Faculty-led workshop will help attendees gain essential knowledge of the LEED for Neighborhood Development (LEED ND) rating system, including credit intents, requirements, and referenced standards; synergies among credits; and foundations of the LEED certification process. This course provides a foundation for pursuing the LEED AP ND exam. Course learning objectives: Describe the prerequisites and major credit requirements of LEED ND; Explain the stages involved in the LEED-ND certification process; Describe the range of LEED-ND … Read entire article »

In an effort to help all Massachusetts AICP planners achieve their needed CM credits before the end of the April deadline extension, the APA-MA Chapter will be holding FREE back-to-back APA Audio/Web Conferences on: Ethics in Planning (worth 1.5 Certification Maintenance (CM) ETHICS credits for AICP) AND 2011 Planning Law Review (worth 1.5 Certification Maintenance (CM) LAW credits for AICP) Wednesday, February 29, 2012 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Location: VHB Center for Education 101 Walnut Street Watertown, MA  02472 Ethic Session Description: Hear the AICP Ethics Officer, Executive Director and CEO Paul Farmer, FAICP, and two other panelists discuss issues surrounding ethical behavior in planning practice. Panelists discuss ethics scenarios as encountered on the job. Law Session Description: New judges on the U.S. Supreme court and an active docket are reshaping constitutional law. The states continue to take the lead on climate change, but … Read entire article »

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 »