Boston Planning and Development Agency

The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) is Boston’s public planning and economic-development agency. In partnership with communities, it guides physical, social, and economic change across the city, manages growth through citywide and neighborhood planning, promotes urban design, encourages economic development and job creation, preserves Boston’s character and public spaces, and produces public benefits for residents. It also guides inclusive growth and creates opportunities to live, work, and connect.