Pioneer Valley Planning Commission
PVPC is the primary agency responsible for increasing communication, cooperation, and coordination among all levels of government as well as the private business and civic sectors in order to benefit the Pioneer Valley region and to improve its residents’ quality of life.
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Our Region
Since 1962, the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission has been the designated regional planning body for the Pioneer Valley region, which encompasses 43 cities and towns in the Hampden and Hampshire county areas. We are a consortium of local governments that have banded together under the provisions of state law to address problems and opportunities that are regional in scope.
News & Updates
In accordance with the formal public participation program tied to the Pioneer Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), the Pioneer Valley…
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This process will also be used as the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority’s (PVTA) public participation process. The Pioneer Valley Transit…
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WARE – Residents, businesses, and surrounding community members are invited to learn about and provide input on the Town of…
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FAQs
What is PVPC and what does it do?
The Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC) is the designated regional planning agency for the 43 cities and towns of the Pioneer Valley region, located in Hampden and Hampshire Counties. PVPC works to advance regional collaboration and planning across transportation, housing, climate, public health, land use, and economic development.
Which cities and towns are members of PVPC?
All 43 municipalities in Hampden and Hampshire Counties are members of PVPC. View a full list of communities.
How is PVPC funded?
PVPC receives funding through annual assessments from its member communities, as well as from federal and state grants, service fees for grant administration, and local matching funds.
Is PVPC part of the state or federal government?
No. PVPC is a public sector entity formed by local governments under state law, but it operates independently from both state and federal governments.