Shaping the Future of Your Community
Sustainable Planning & Development
Mass Audubon created the Shaping the Future of Your Community program in 2009 to help the fastest-developing communities in Massachusetts chart a more sustainable and climate resilient future.
We partner with land trusts, watershed associations, municipalities, regional planning boards, state agencies, and others. Program services include workshops, research, and technical assistance for residents, municipal officials, and businesses.
We're dedicated to helping the fastest-developing communities in Massachusetts chart a more sustainable future. What we do >
Discover cost-effect solutions that work with nature to enhance communities, protect water quality, and reduce flooding. Learn more >
Explore the grant-funded projects we're working on right now in communities across the state. Learn more >
Catch up on recent program news and get details on our upcoming workshops. See the latest >
Access presentations from Shaping workshops given as far back as 2009. Browse the archive >
Get Shaping reports, toolkits, guides, and more as well as information on related topics. Start here >
Support Us
The Shaping Program was established through the generosity of a loyal Mass Audubon friend. You can help us assist communities in preserving their town’s special places.