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Municipal Planning Assistance Program


*For Immediate Release
*September 3, 2024

*Maine Launches New Online Tools for Community Planning*

*Augusta**, Maine*— The Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry’s Municipal Planning Assistance Program (MPAP) has released two online tools to help Maine communities plan for the future.


* The *Maine Comprehensive Plan Data Portal and Mapping Services* [ [link removed] ] StoryMap offers a one-stop shop for essential data and maps needed to create comprehensive plans. These plans serve as blueprints for community development, guiding decisions on everything from infrastructure projects and policies to land use and economic growth.  By centralizing information from state and federal agencies, the StoryMap streamlines the planning process, saving time and resources for Maine’s communities.
* The *Maine Municipal, Regional & Statewide Plans* [ [link removed] ] platform provides a valuable resource for exploring existing plans across the state. Communities can learn from successful strategies, identify potential challenges, and gather insights to inform their community’s planning efforts. Topics covered include climate change, economic development, hazard mitigation, housing, land use, and transportation.

MPAP is dedicated to providing ongoing technical assistance and training to ensure communities can make the most of these new tools. The *Maine Comprehensive Plan Data Portal and Mapping Services* [ [link removed] ] StoryMap and the *Maine Municipal, Regional & Statewide Plans* [ [link removed] ] Experience Builder App are free to use and will be regularly updated with the latest information.

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*Media contact*: Jim Britt <[email protected]>




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