Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission (SMPDC) is a non-partisan council of governments serving thirty-nine member municipalities from Kittery, at the southern tip of York County, to Stoneham, at the edge of the White Mountain National Forest.
We cultivate thriving, sustainable communities and strengthen local governments by leading planning and economic development for 39 member towns in Southern Maine. The organization was founded in 1964 to provide technical expertise to municipalities in York, southern Oxford, and Cumberland Counties. SMPDC offers a coordinated effort for land use, smart growth, resource management, environmental sustainability, and transportation planning.
What's New
- SMPDC's most recent newsletter is packed with upcoming events and program updates.
Upcoming Meetings & Webinars
Virtual Webinar Recording Available
- Our recent webinar, Plans to Porches: Let's Talk About Housing Tools!, is now available to view here. Visit our Housing webpage to learn more.
Maine Planning Basics - Monthly Webinar Series
- The Maine Planning Basics Webinar Series, co-initiated by DACF, Maine’s Regional Planning Organizations (RPOs), and the Maine Association of Planners, is intended for those new to the profession and those new to planning in Maine.
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Training sessions are scheduled for the first Friday of each month, for more information and to watch past webinars, visit the DACF webpage.
Documents and Reports
- SMPDC 2025 Annual Report
- KACTS has released their draft work plan for 2024-2025 - visit the KACTS page for more information.
- SMPDC Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
- This report summarizes the current economic conditions of the region and sets forth goals and recommendations for SMPDC over the next 5-years.
