Comprehensive Planning & Sustainability

WHAT WE DO

Comprehensive Planning

Within Comprehensive Planning it is our goal to create a welcoming sense of place with diverse housing options, connectivity, vibrant spaces, amenities and jobs that support a robust economy. This work is accomplished through the following plans and strategies: zoning and policy, housing production plans, age friendly communities, placemaking, master planning, public participation, grant writing and management. To learn more about how OCPC can assist you with comprehensive planning or to see recent work click the icon.

Housing Planning

Housing planning works to meet the housing needs of a changing region. A region that provides diverse and affordable housing choices. Our work includes housing production plans, assistance complying with MBTA communities (3A), the development of various housing bylaws, supporting smart growth efforts, advocacy around housing-related legislation and policy, and other initiatives. To learn more about how OCPC can assist you with housing planning or to see recent work click the icon.

Sustainability

Sustainability planning works to meet the current needs of all people and the natural environment without compromising the ability to meet futured needs of both. Sustainability planning projects and areas of expertise include: hazard and vulnerability planning, green communities, open space and recreation, climate action, water resource planning, environmental justice. To learn more about how OCPC can assist you with sustainability work or to see recent work click the icon.