The Planning Advisory Council (PAC) is an internal body that guides a shared vision for a green, growing, family-friendly Boston and coordinates investments in the built environment to realize that vision.

The PAC was created by Mayor Michelle Wu in January 2023 via Executive Order. The Council is chaired by the chief of Planning and includes the Cabinet chiefs of Arts and Culture, Energy, Environment and Open Space, Economic Opportunity and Inclusion, Equity and Inclusion, Finance, Housing, Operations, and Streets. Leadership of additional Cabinets also engage regularly and provide consultation to the PAC. Council staff comprise a new department within the City of Boston.

Visit boston.gov to learn more about the Planning Advisory Council's members, core functions, participating departments, and neighborhood and citywide plans in Boston.

• PAC Year One Highlights
• Council Members
• Participating Departments
• Why the Planning Advisory Council
• Core Functions
• Planning in Boston
• Anti-displacement Action Plan

Council Staff

Katharine Lusk

Executive Director, Planning Advisory Council

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Anne Schwieger

Assistant Director, Planning Advisory Council

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