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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.

Learn more about The American Planning Association Massachusetts Chapter (APA-MA).

Massachusetts Planning Magazine Summer 2024

The Summer  2024 issue of Massachusetts Planning is here!
We hope you find the articles enjoyable, informative,  and useful!
Look forward to the next issue of Massachusetts Planning coming in the Fall of 2024!

 

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Job Opportunities

  • Brookline Housing Authority—Property Manager

    Brookline Housing Authority—Property Manager

    The primary purpose of this position is to manage all facets of Property Management at the Brookline Housing Authority (“BHA” or “Authority”). The incumbent enforces leasing agreements and timely rent payments by residents, ensures that all procedures and units are compliant with applicable regulations, and coordinates with Maintenance and Applications …Read More »
  • Town Planner – Londonderry, NH

    Town Planner – Londonderry, NH

    Summary: SALARY: $79,647.91 – $104,197.43 (FY25) WORK SCHEDULE: Assigned to forty hours per week. Additional hours may be required to meet the needs of the department. Requires attendance at meetings and hearings with state and local boards, commissions, organizations, authorities, and related groups and organizations. JOB SUMMARY: Performs and coordinates …Read More »
  • Housing Program Manager – City of Lynn

    Housing Program Manager – City of Lynn

    The City of Lynn seeks a forward-thinking, policy-oriented professional to serve as Housing Program Manager (HPM). The HPM will be responsible for managing and supporting existing housing planning activities and programs, and expanding the City’s housing efforts by undertaking initiatives to implement strategies outlined in the City’s Housing Production Plan …Read More »
  • Senior Campus Planner – MIT

    Senior Campus Planner – MIT

    SENIOR CAMPUS PLANNER, Office of Campus Planning (OCP), to be responsible for space planning, scoping building projects, and master planning at the campus, sector, and building scales. Will collaborate as part of an interdisciplinary campus planning team and facilitate planning initiatives to optimize space and building infrastructure in support of MIT’s goals. …Read More »
  • Senior Land Use Planner – City of Attleboro

    Senior Land Use Planner – City of Attleboro

    The City of Attleboro seeks a Senior Land Use Planner who, under the direction of the Director of Planning and Development assists in the preparation and implementation of plans and strategies related to physical development of the City. Salary:  $78,053.61-$104,897.53.  Detailed job description at https://www.cityofattleboro.us/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=120&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Senior-Land-Use-Planner-481 .  Submit resume and cover letter to …Read More »
  • Research Manager – Associate Clean Energy and Climate Planner- MAPC

    Research Manager – Associate Clean Energy and Climate Planner- MAPC

    We have two new job openings at MAPC. Please see the links below: Research Manager – https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mapc/jobs/4581885/research-manager?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs Associate Clean Energy and Climate Planner – https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mapc/jobs/4581735/associate-clean-energy-and-climate-planner?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobsRead More »
  • Chief Planner – City of El Paso, Texas

    Chief Planner – City of El Paso, Texas

    Salary: $68,430.00- $108,430.00 Application/Job Description link: Chief Planner | Job Details tab | Career Pages (governmentjobs.com) Requirements: Education and Experience: A Bachelor’s degree in Urban or Regional Planning or Design, Architecture, Business or Public Administration, Transportation, Historic Preservation or related field and four (4) years professional experience in Urban or …Read More »
  • City Planner & Assistant City Planner- City of Concord, NH

    City Planner & Assistant City Planner- City of Concord, NH

    The City of Concord, NH is looking to fill the following positions: City Planner:  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/concordnh/jobs/4571611/city-planner?1 Assistant City Planner – Zoning: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/concordnh/jobs/4571594/assistant-city-planner-zoning?1Read More »
  • RFP – Plan of Conservation & Development- Town of Darien, CT

    RFP – Plan of Conservation & Development- Town of Darien, CT

    The Town of Darien, CT is requesting proposals from qualified planning firms/consultants to update the Darien’s Plan of Conservation & Development (POCD), pursuant to CGS 8-23. It can be found at:  https://darienct.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4113/2026-DARIEN-POCD-UPDATE-RFP-6202024?bidId= SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Monday, August 26, 2024 @ 4 PM SUBMISSION CONTACT: Fred Doneit, AICP, GISP, Assistant Director of Planning;  FDoneit@darienct.govRead More »
  • Land Use Director – Town of Lenox

    Land Use Director – Town of Lenox

    The Town of Lenox is seeking qualified, intrinsically motivated candidates for the position of Land Use Director. The Lenox Land Use Department protects the quality of life of the residents of the Town of Lenox and the natural environment through implementation and enforcement of the community’s standards for land use …Read More »
  • Planning Director – Town of Duxbury

    Planning Director – Town of Duxbury

    The idyllic town of Duxbury is located on Cape Cod Bay, 35 miles south of Boston on the South Shore. We are a community with a population of 16,090. Duxbury’s landscape includes dunes and salt marshes, rivers and streams, lakes and ponds, swamps and cranberry bogs, as well as forests, …Read More »
  • Brookline Housing Authority—Program Representative, Finance

    Brookline Housing Authority—Program Representative, Finance

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities: § Supports accounts payable (AP) functions for all BHA programs, including all our LLC’s. Assists with filing of paid checks; maintains the various BHA AP files in a clean and timely manner. Assists with pulling AP records for the various audits, as needed. § Processes rent …Read More »

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