The DPD Office of Planning works to advance the vision for Lowell's future expressed in the City’s Master Plan including the promotion of housing, employment, and commercial and social opportunities as well as the development of a safe and efficient transportation infrastructure and the preservation of Lowell's unique community character.

We focus on the following areas:

·         Preparation of long-range planning studies and development regulations

·         Review and regulation of new developments

·         Management of capital improvement projects

Through these functions, the Office of Planning helps to carry out the long-term goals of the City's elected and appointed leaders as well as all of Lowell's citizens, while also guiding the public and private sector toward short-term actions that support this vision. Through this work, we strive to make Lowell a better place to live, work, and visit.

• Citywide Master Plan
• Community Gardens
• Neighborhoods
• Neighborhood Innovation Grant Program
• Projects
• Zoning and Land Use Regulations
• Planning Board
• Conservation Commission
• Traffic and Transportation
• Design
• Planning Concepts
• Recent Presentations