The Metropolitan Area Planning Council is a regional planning agency serving the people who live and work in the 101 cities and towns of Metropolitan Boston. Our mission is to promote smart growth and regional collaboration.

We work toward sound municipal management, sustainable land use planning, protection of natural resources, efficient and affordable transportation, a diverse housing stock, public safety, economic development, an informed public, and equity and opportunity among people of all backgrounds. Our regional plan, “MetroFuture,” guides our work and engages the public in responsible stewardship of the region’s future.

MAPC is governed by representatives from each city and town in our region, as well as gubernatorial appointees and designees of major public agencies. Each municipality in our region belongs to one of eight MAPC Subregions, led by an MAPC staff member and governed by appointees from each city and town.

Metropolitan Area Planning Council

The Environment Department at Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) is offering an internship for the  fall  to support environmental and climate resilience projects and other climate-related efforts throughout the MAPC region. MAPC fosters a supportive learning environment for all staff. Anticipated outcomes from this internship experience include: Networking opportunities within the planning field Increased familiarity with climate and environmental planning projects, such as hazard mitigation plans,  flood impact assessments , climate action and resilience plans, etc.

Exposure to the range of planning areas represented at MAPC, beyond  climate  and environmental planning; including...

Environmental Planning Intern

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