Visiting Assistant Extension Educator in Land Use – Middlesex County Extension Ctr, University of Connecticut

We seek an individual whose professional skills and abilities can provide statewide outreach and training to land use commissioners and others on issues related to land use planning and decision making. This position (Visiting Assistant Extension Educator in Land Use) will lead the award-winning Land Use Academy in the Center for Land Use Education and Research, advance the Center’s mission of supporting communities in balancing growth and natural resource protection, and have the opportunity to … Read more

Planner / Senior Planner – Southern Tier Central Regional Planning and Development Board, NY

Southern Tier Central Regional Planning and Development Board (STC) is growing and seeking a Planner / Senior Planner to work on a diverse portfolio of regional planning and environmental initiatives across a three-county region. This position offers flexibility to hire at either the Planner or Senior Planner level, depending on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and demonstrated leadership capacity. This is a unique opportunity to work at a regional planning board providing hands-on technical assistance, training, and professional … Read more

Town of New Canaan, CT – Request for Proposals, Village District Design Guidelines

The Town of New Canaan is seeking the services of a qualified professional planning consulting firm and/or architectural design firm to assist with the comprehensive review and update of the Town’s Village District Design Guidelines in accordance with Section 8-2j of the Connecticut General Statutes. Interested parties may review the full RFP on the Town’s website: RFP Town of New Canaan Village District Updates.pdf Proposals for the request should be submitted by no later than … Read more

Here’s the Fall 2026 Issue of Massachusetts Planning! 

Here’s the Fall 2026 Issue of Massachusetts Planning!  We hope you enjoy this issue and find the articles interesting, informative and useful.  As always, your comments and suggestions are always welcome! Look for another edition of Massachusetts Planning coming in the Winter of 2027!      

APA-MA Supports Question 7, Housing Reform Legislation

The American Planning Association Massachusetts Chapter (APA-MA) joins Governor Healey and the growing list of statewide organizations endorsing Question 7, Legalize Starter Homes, on the November ballot. Question 7 will allow a single-family home to be built on a lot with at least 5,000 square feet and 50 feet of frontage in any community if the lot has access to public sewer and water services. The goal is to expand the inventory of single-family homes, … Read more

Multiple Positions – Merrimack Valley Planning Commission

Merrimack Valley Planning Commission currently has the following positions available. Transportation Planner – The Merrimack Valley Planning Commission (MVPC) is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Transportation Planner to join its Transportation Program. The position will support regional efforts to improve mobility, access, and safety across the 15 cities and towns of the Merrimack Valley, with upcoming work focused on Vision Zero and roadway safety, active transportation, long-range planning, and public engagement. Field Technician – The Merrimack Valley Planning Commission … Read more

Director of Planning – Town of Westborough

The Town of Westborough seeks candidates for the position of Director of Planning to perform highly skilled administrative, supervisory and technical work in the monitoring, development and implementation of short-, intermediate-, and long-term planning initiatives; please visit our Human Resources website for a complete job description.

Transportation Planner – Capitol Region Council of Governments

The Capitol Region Council of Governments (CRCOG) is seeking an enthusiastic, collaborative, and experienced professional to become our newest Transportation Planner. This position is responsible for a variety of planning activities within the Transportation Planning Department, including supporting CRCOG planning studies and working with other staff to help the Agency and municipalities complete transportation projects and initiatives, such as regional and local scenario planning analyses, walk audits,. This position reports to the Director of Transportation … Read more

Senior or Principal Transportation Planner – Capitol Region Council of Governments

The Capitol Region Council of Governments (CRCOG) is seeking an enthusiastic, collaborative, and experienced professional to become our newest Senior or Principal Transportation Planner. This position is responsible for a variety of planning activities within the Transportation Planning Department, including supporting and/or overseeing numerous CRCOG planning studies, including the RFQ process, consultant selection, contracting, and invoicing; working with other staff to help the Agency and municipalities complete transportation projects and initiatives; and coordinating efforts associated … Read more

Regional Planner or Senior Regional Planner – CRCOG

CRCOG is recruiting an enthusiastic and motivated Regional Planner or Senior Regional Planner to join the Regional Planning & Development team. Working both independently as well as supporting Principal and Director-level staff, this role will assist member municipalities in the areas of planning, research, policy analysis, land use, housing, community development and environmental planning/sustainability. Work is distinguished by the ability to maintain high standards while managing multiple projects simultaneously in order to meet established deadlines. … Read more