Welcome

The American Planning Association Massachusetts Chapter (APA-MA) is an official Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA). We are a 1,400-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 planning in Massachusetts through education, advocacy, outreach, communication, and provision of services & resources to members and the larger planning community.

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

Webinars

Phased Re-Planning and Legal Challenges in a COVID-19 World
July 16, 2020 1:00 pm

With phased reopening underway, planning and zoning departments across the country are trying to accommodate new methods of operation in a COVID-19 world, as well as how those changes will carry over once we are out of the pandemic. Many planners are now armed with new tools authorized by executive order. But are these planning tools enough? Are there legal barriers that could impede their success? This program will focus on legal and planning issues which are likely to arise as businesses reopen and the pandemic concludes. Topics to be discussed will include legal issues with executive orders, virtual hearings (and whatever hybrid form they may soon take), relaxation of zoning regulations and local codes, expedited permitting processes, and actions that can be taken now to be better prepared for the next pandemic. The program will also address equity considerations related to these issues. Each panelist will offer a different perspective on this topic as a law professor, mayor, and land use attorneys representing private developers and municipalities. The discussion and best practices shared are intended to assist planners in other disaster situations.

To register for the Connecticut Region 1 webinar   click here

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Keeping Planning Responsive During COVID-19 - Part 2 

If you missed this webinar, it is available by clicking here. Use this link to access “Guidance on Permitting Provisions (Section 17) of Chapter 53 of the Acts of 2020”

Keeping Planning Responsive During COVID-19 - Part 1

If you missed this webinar, it is available by clicking here. Click on these links to access the webinar Power Point presentation and hand-outs on the Open Meeting Law, Public Records Law and Land Use Permitting.

Announcements

Job Opportunities

  • Program Administrator Community Development – City of Peekskill,

    Program Administrator Community Development – City of Peekskill,

    The City of Peekskill, located in Westchester County, is seeking a full-time Program Administrator (Community Development) for the Department of Planning and Development. Please see the attached job description for a complete list of duties and responsibilities. Applicants must submit a Letter of Interest, City of Peekskill Application, Résumé, and …Read More »
  • Principal Planner – City of Hartford, CT

    Principal Planner – City of Hartford, CT

    The City of Hartford, CT is looking for a Principal Planner. Click the link below for more information or to apply. https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hartfordct/jobs/2808220/principal-planner?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobsRead More »
  • Housing & Community Preservation Coordinator (Grant Funded) – City of Chelsea

    Housing & Community Preservation Coordinator (Grant Funded) – City of Chelsea

    POSITION SUMMARY As a function of the City’s strategic housing plan, the housing coordinator will assist with various facets of housing and community preservation through planning and coordinating directives related to housing enhancement, preservation, and creation. The purpose of this position is to perform responsible professional and administrative work in …Read More »
  • Principal Planner-Community Development PT/19 hrs. – City of Waltham

    Principal Planner-Community Development PT/19 hrs. – City of Waltham

     Job Responsibilities: This position is a professional and administrative position in the City of Waltham, Massachusetts, Planning Department involving the administration of the City’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement grant including compliance, financial management, citizen participation, subrecipient monitoring, contract administration and preparation of plans and reports.  This position reports …Read More »
  • Burlington, MA – RFP Affordable Housing Consultant 

    Burlington, MA – RFP Affordable Housing Consultant 

    The Town of Burlington is seeking a consultant(s) to work with the town to develop criteria for “Burlington Senior Preference Units” which will represent a total of (39 units). The consultant will work with the committee known as the “Northwest Park Housing Committee”, designated in January 2020 by the Board …Read More »
  • Town Planner – Town of Truro

    Town Planner – Town of Truro

    The Town of Truro seeks applicants for the position of Town Planner.  This is a year-round, 35-hour per week position with a pay range of $36.74- $46.00 per hour ($66,866- $83,720 annually), DOQ.  Applications and job descriptions are available on the Town website www.truro-ma.gov.  Applications may be submitted electronically to …Read More »

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