BRPC assists in the development of master and comprehensive plans, zoning bylaws, and other land use projects including review of site-specific development projects.
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.
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.
BRPC participates in regional initiatives related to topics such as public education and access to broadband, and operates a regional Group Purchasing Program.