Announcement

It has been a long time coming! MAPD has finally entered the 21st century and now has a new, snappy looking website!  Please update the bookmarks in your browser (both on your desktop and mobile device)  to the following URL: : https://www.massplanning.org/.   Kindly note that we are still in the process of populating the new website with content. I would like extend a big shout out to Amanda Loomis, MAPD Treasurer for seeing this effort to fruition! … Read more

July Planner’s Therapy! Come join us for some cold drinks, good eats, and great conversation! Conveniently located by the Kendall Square T Station. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with your fellow planner! Where: Cambridge Brewing Company 1 Kendall Square Cambridge, MA 02139 (617) 494-1994 When: Thursday July 25th @ 5:00 PM Menu: www.cambridgebrewingcompany.com RSVP: events@apa-ma.org  

Name of Event – Gulf of Maine 2050 – International Symposium Date(s) – November 4th through November 8th, 2019 Time – 12 pm November 4th to 12 pm November 8th Description  – Join leaders from across New England and the Maritime Provinces for this unprecedented event that brings together environmental, economic, social and institutional perspectives on climate resilience in the Gulf of Maine. Together we will learn how the Gulf of Maine is expected to change in the next 30 years, … Read more

Stay tuned for news of a July Planner’s Therapy! Looking forward to seeing you! RSVP to: events@apa-ma.org  

The position of Western Regional Representative to the APA-MA Board of Directors is available! We are looking for a volunteer to fill the position for the remainder of this year. If you live or work in the APA-MA Western Region and are interested let us know! Send a letter of interest along with a short bio or resume to communications@apa-ma.org. The Board of Directors is looking to fill this vacancy at its meeting of June 18th. Thanks!

Dear APA-MA Member, APA is beginning the nomination process for the next class of Fellows of the American Institute of Certified Planners. They are now accepting nominations for the 2020 Class of Fellows with a deadline of October 10, 2019. Fellows of AICP are honored in recognition of the achievements of the planner as an individual, elevating the Fellow before the public and the profession as a model planner who has made significant contributions to planning … Read more

Dear Chapter Member: The Nominating Committee of the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA-MA) is seeking candidates interested in serving on the APA-MA Board of Directors for the term beginning January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2022. Candidates must be current APA-MA Chapter members. Positions up for election are the following: President Vice-President Professional Development Officer (PDO) Legislation and Policy Officer Secretary Treasurer Cape Cod & Islands Regional Representative Central Regional Representative Greater … Read more

NOMINATION PERIOD OPEN SEPTEMBER 5, 2018 THROUGH OCTOBER 28, 2018 2018 APA-MA Annual Awards – Nominations Open! It is time again to recognize and celebrate recent planning success stories and those who make a difference in the planning profession. The American Planning Association – Massachusetts Chapter (APA-MA) is pleased to announce its 2018 APA-MA Awards Program. The APA-MA awards program is co-sponsored by the Massachusetts Association of Planning Directors (MAPD). Each year APA-MA and MAPD … Read more