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 strengthens 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.
Transportation Planning including the KACTS MPO
Sustainability and Resilience Programs
Recent Updates & News
- If you drive, walk, bike, or ride in southern Maine, we want to hear from you! Take our 6-minute transportation survey here. (Now open until Nov. 4th!) Learn more about our Southern Maine in Motion plan here.
- SMPDC 2024 Annual Report Released! Read here.
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Upcoming Meetings & Webinars
Southern Maine Climate Action Workshop - Register Here!
- Municipal staff, committee members, and community orgs, join SMPDC and the University of New England for the Southern Maine Climate Action Workshop on Wednesday, November 13th at UNE’s Biddeford Campus.
- This workshop is designed to foster collaboration on implementing impactful climate actions in southern Maine. The workshop will feature a panel discussion showcasing towns actively pursuing their climate action plans, breakout sessions on implementing climate actions in specific focus areas, and a keynote address from climate expert Susanne Moser, Ph.D.
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.
Economic Recovery Programs
- The SMPDC Economic Recovery HUB is live! Click here to read more about the technical assistance, small business grants, and more resources available through the program.
- Visit our Economic Recovery Resources page for more SMPDC loan programs, local organizations, and other opportunities for recovery.
- SMPDC Business Loan Program
- CDBG Microenterprise Grant Program
- Links to SBA grants for venues, restaurants, and more
Documents and Reports
- SMPDC 2024 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.
