Regional Collaboration & Community Planning

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) present a nuanced dynamic for communities. On one hand, they offer an opportunity to accommodate diverse housing needs. However, without careful oversight, they can strain infrastructure, alter neighborhood character, and exacerbate concerns about housing affordability and availability. CMRPC planning staff will delve into the State’s ADU regulations and explore the merits […]

In an effort to address the pressing need for affordable housing solutions, we’re excited to announce an upcoming regional webinar focusing on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Organized as part of the CMRPC’s DLTA Affordable Housing Initiative, this virtual webinar workshop will take place on May 13th at 2pm, aiming to empower municipal officials and the […]

Join us for a conversation about Central Massachusetts food security and equity, the food system, State policy, and how the region’s communities can work to assist residents with food access. Meet and network with legislators, municipal leaders, and regional stakeholders, and explore opportunities for collaboration. A light continental breakfast will be served. Panelists Include: Richard […]

CMRPC is hosting an upcoming regional webinar on the Commonwealth’s Housing Bond Bill, part of our ADU Housing Workshop Series and the CMRPC DLTA Affordable Housing Initiative. This webinar will take place on September 10, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom. We are excited to welcome co-hosts from the Citizens’ Housing and Planning Association, Inc. […]

Join us for Cottage Housing Unveiled, a dynamic webinar where three industry experts will share their hands-on experiences in bringing cottage housing to life. Building on our first session, which introduced cottage housing as a new bylaw to promote middle housing, this second webinar will dive deeper into the practical challenges and successes of making […]

CMRPC Regional Dialogue: Data Center Zoning & Policy Considerations You are invited to join the Data Center CMRPC Regional Dialogue, a conversation about the zoning, land use, economic development, environmental impacts, and policy considerations of data center development. Attendees are eligible for One AICP CM Credit (APA event # 9329398) Register in Advance Here

Clean Energy Siting & Consolidated Permitting Process Regional Dialogue Hear from the Department of Energy Resources (DOER), Clean Energy and Siting Permitting Division, during the upcoming Consolidated Permitting Process round table. Following Gov. Healey’s signing of the 2024 Climate Act on November 21, 2024, municipalities now have an opportunity to streamline clean energy infrastructure permitting […]

Clean Energy Siting & Consolidated Permitting Process Regional Dialogue Hear from the Department of Energy Resources (DOER), Clean Energy and Siting Permitting Division, during the upcoming Consolidated Permitting Process round table. Following Gov. Healey’s signing of the 2024 Climate Act on November 21, 2024, municipalities now have an opportunity to streamline clean energy infrastructure permitting […]