For Municipalities
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Housing
Sustainability & Grid Modernization
Planning & Economic Development
Housing
We all know that housing in our region is one of the most significant factors affecting our ability to grow. However, there are many resources available to help your community plan for and develop housing solutions that fit.
Mass Housing Partnership
Website | 2024 Housing Institute Binder | Technical Assistance
Housing Toolbox | Data Town | Residensity
American Planning Association
Housing Supply Accelerator
MA Executive Office of Housing & Livable Communities (EOHLC)
Housing Stabilization Fund | Local Initiative Program (LIP)
MBTA Communities Act | Housing Production Plans
Sustainability &
Grid Modernization
As a hub of innovation in clean tech, the M3 region is poised to grow rapidly. But mitigating climate change and modernizing our grid remain challenges to be solved. These resources can help your community plan for your climate future.
MA Department of Energy Resources (DOER)
Grid Modernization | Green Communities | Clean Cities
Community Clean Energy Resiliency Initiative
Mass Clean Energy Center (MassCEC)
2023 Clean Energy Industry Report | Greentown Labs
Funding Opportunities | EV Charging Infrastructure
Planning &
Economic Development
Planning and economic development encompass a host of issues ranging from land use policy to transportation to attracting and support business growth. These resources can assist your community in achieving your goals.
MA Executive Office of Economic Development (EOED)
Community One Stop Programs | MOBD | EOED Grants
Regional Planning Agencies
Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC)
Bedford, Burlington, Carlisle, Lexington, Woburn
Northern Middlesex Council of Governments (NMCOG)
Billerica, Chelmsford, Lowell, Tewksbury, Tyngsborough, Westford
Land Use Resources
Mass General Law Zoning Codes Chapter 40A | Chapter 40B
Guidebook to Massachusetts Land Use (APA-MA)
Smart Growth/Smart Energy Policies (EOEEA)
Planning Assistance Grants (EOEEA)