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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 Spring 2024

The Spring 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 Summer of 2024!

Announcements

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Job Opportunities

  • RFP – Long Range Comprehensive Plan – Town of Orange

    RFP – Long Range Comprehensive Plan – Town of Orange

    The Town of Orange invites proposals from qualified consultants to work with the Town to produce a Long Range Comprehensive Plan in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications in the Request for Proposals. Proposals must be received by the Town of Orange, 6 Prospect Street, Orange, MA 01364 by …Read More »
  • Planner/Conservation Agent – City of Salem

    Planner/Conservation Agent – City of Salem

    The Planner/Conservation Agent’s duties consist of a mix of planning and project management activities. The position provides support, coordination, and technical assistance to the Conservation Commission i(CC) in carrying out its mandate and mission to protect the community’s natural resources, which includes 14 miles of coastline, three rivers, extensive flood …Read More »
  • Community Planner – Merrimack Valley Planning Commission

    Community Planner – Merrimack Valley Planning Commission

    Under the direction of the Community & Economic Development Program Manager, the Community Planner will work on a wide variety of projects including regional land use plans, local housing plans, and local zoning amendments. A professional with interest and experience in community development, land-use planning, and zoning is preferred. The …Read More »
  • Transportation Planner 2 (Enterprise GIS) – State of Connecticut Department of Transportation

    Transportation Planner 2 (Enterprise GIS) – State of Connecticut Department of Transportation

    Recruitment #240419-8876FE-001 Location:  Newington, CT Date Opened:  4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM Salary:  $85,410 – $122,927/year Job Type:  Open to the Public Close Date:  5/6/2024 11:59:00 PM The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) is recruiting for a Transportation Planner 2 in the Bureau of Policy and Planning, Enterprise GIS, Visualization, …Read More »
  • Transportation Planner 2 – Connecticut DOT

    Transportation Planner 2 – Connecticut DOT

    The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (DOT), is now accepting applications for Transportation Planner 2 in the Environmental Documents Unit, within the Office of Environmental Planning and Bureau of Policy & Planning. THE ROLE The Transportation Planner 2 within the Environmental Documents Unit is dedicated to ensuring conformance with National Environmental Policy …Read More »
  • Town Planner – Town of Lee

    Town Planner – Town of Lee

    The Town of Lee (pop.5788) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Town Planner. This is a full-time (40 hours per week) position. Applicants must possess the advanced knowledge, skills, ability, and progressive experience necessary to serve as the town’s’ first full-time Town Planner. The ideal candidate will have …Read More »
  • Project Planner – Toole Design Group

    Project Planner – Toole Design Group

    Toole Design Group in Boston, MA is looking to hire an experienced and talented full-time Project Planner. Are you passionate about helping communities plan, build, and retrofit their transportation systems to make walking, bicycling, and transit safer, more attractive, more efficient, and healthier? Are you looking to collaborate with some …Read More »
  • Senior Planner – City of Somerville

    Senior Planner – City of Somerville

    The City of Somerville is recruiting an experienced Senior Planner for the Planning, Preservation, & Zoning Division (PPZ) within the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning & Community Development (OSPCD). PPZ is the division responsible for the physical growth and development of the city and leads long-range planning efforts, preservation planning, …Read More »
  • Grant Administrator – City of Ithaca, NY 

    Grant Administrator – City of Ithaca, NY 

    The City of Ithaca is now accepting applications for the position of Grant Administrator. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by May 1, 2024, and no later than May 22, 2024. The Grant Administrator is an administrative position responsible for the overall management and coordination of grants across multiple City …Read More »
  • Assistant Executive Director—Brookline Housing Authority

    Assistant Executive Director—Brookline Housing Authority

    The primary purpose of this position is to exercise overall responsibility for maintaining the high quality of housing and support services provided to BHA residents. The incumbent oversees BHA’s day-to-day internal operations including Admissions, Leased Housing, Maintenance, Operations, Property Management, and Resident Services. The Assistant Executive Director works closely with …Read More »
  • Accounting & Finance Assistant – Merrimack Valley Planning Commission

    Accounting & Finance Assistant – Merrimack Valley Planning Commission

    We are currently accepting applications for a part-time or full-time (20-35 hours per week) position. Salary Range: $60,000-70,000 commensurate with experience. The Accounting and Finance assistant will support MVPC’s Administration & Finance Program under the direction of the Deputy Director / Finance Director. Areas of work may include accounting activities related …Read More »
  • Planner – Town of Wellesley

    Planner – Town of Wellesley

    Do you want to be part of the Town of Wellesley’s future growth while preserving the past? The Town of Wellesley’s Planning Department has an opening for a full-time (35 hours per week) Planner. The incumbent will work alongside the Planning Director and the Senior Planner to make recommendations on …Read More »

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