Berkshire Regional Planning Commission is the official region-wide planning agency in Berkshire County providing comprehensive planning services to municipalities which include land use, transportation, community and economic development, housing, public health, and environmental planning. BRPC promotes regional collaboration among communities and works to increase coordination between all levels of government.

Community Planning

BRPC assists in the development of master and comprehensive plans, zoning bylaws, and other land use projects including review of site-specific development projects.

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Community Development & Housing

BRPC supports strategies, programs and projects that strengthen our region through housing rehabilitation and development and promote efficient use of municipal resources.

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Data & Information Services

BRPC provides Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping services, data analysis, and manages Berkshire Benchmarks, the region’s data clearinghouse.

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Economic Development

BRPC coordinates with federal, state, regional and local partners to pursue economic development strategies, programs, and projects that encourage investment in our region.

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Emergency Preparedness Planning

BRPC guides emergency preparedness through multi-agency coordination for improved regional resiliency in two areas: public health,  including public health emergency preparedness, and the natural environment, including hazard mitigation plans and municipal vulnerability assessments.

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Environmental & Energy Planning

BRPC supports strategies, programs and projects that strengthen and protect the natural and built environment through local and regional initiatives including Brownfields assessments and cleanups, stormwater management, climate adaptation and resiliency, clean and efficient energy, and Green Communities.

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Public Health

BRPC delivers public health and wellness support through the coordination of regional partnerships such as the Berkshire Public Health Alliance and Berkshire Opioid Addiction Prevention Collaborative (BOAPC).

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Regional Initiatives & Services

BRPC participates in regional initiatives related to topics such as public education, outdoor recreation, and access to broadband, and operates a regional Group Purchasing Program.

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Transportation Planning

BRPC performs regional transportation planning and assists communities with traffic studies, bicycle and pedestrian (Complete Streets) initiatives, conducts traffic counts, addresses safety issues, and develops innovative transportation solutions to improve mobility for residents.

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Administration

BRPC's Administration staff provide financial management, support to Programs and Initiatives, and support to the Commission's policy body.

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