The Municipal Planning Assistance Program (MPAP) provides land use planning expertise, guidance, and technical assistance to Maine municipalities, state agencies, and the public. MPAP administers Maine’s Growth Management Law and coordinates with state agencies to promote growth management principles that help municipalities grow sustainably while aligning local policies, various programs, regulations, and investments with state goals, policies, and objectives.
Visit the MPAP website for more information.
| Name | Role | Contact Information | What We Can Help You With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joan A. Walton, AICP | Director | 207-419-8661 | Contact for land use planning, growth management, comprehensive planning, ordinance development, subdivision, site plan and development review, grants and contract management, code enforcement, and the integration of land use, transportation, economic development, and sustainability |
| Tom Miragliuolo | Senior Planner | 207-441-1288 | Contact for Maine Growth Management Law rules and statutes, comprehensive planning and ordinances |
| John Brochu | Senior Planner | John.Brochu@maine.gov | Contact for housing planning, construction practices, sustainable development, natural resource management, GIS analysis, suitability modeling, remote sensing, LiDAR interpretation, and data visualizations |
| Ashley Ambrosio | Planner II | 207-816-0032 | Contact for MPAP GIS data, maps, and applications, as well as data visualization, geospatial analysis, and GIS technical assistance |
How does MPAP support land-use planning efforts throughout Maine?
- Reviews municipal comprehensive plans and coordinates participation across several other state agencies for consistency with Maine's Growth Management Law
- Maintains a broad range of comprehensive planning data, consolidating essential state and federal datasets on topics from water resources and natural habitats to housing, transportation, and land use. MPAP also maintains an open data hub that shares additional public resources to support local and regional planning efforts throughout Maine.
- Consolidates resources from government agencies and numerous regional and local planning organizations for public access. This includes hosting of public webinars on a reoccurring basis.
- Supports Regional Planning Councils through financial assistance.
- Administers the Coastal Community Grant Program.
- Identifies and updates the list of Maine’s Service Center communities.
- Provides Planning Guides, Model Ordinances and Regulations, Technical Assistance Bulletins, and other publications
Not what you’re looking for? Email info.moca@maine.gov or call the MOCA phone line and we’ll connect you with what you need.