James "Arthur" Jemison, the City’s inaugural Chief of Planning, will join us to discuss his vital role in implementing Mayor Wu's bold planning and development vision for a 21st-century Boston.

For years, we have welcomed City’s leaders, officials and BDPA Directors to our membership meetings to collectively embrace responsible construction and development. Now more than ever, we recognize the critical role that planning and development play to ensure our City continues to be more equitable, resilient, transit-oriented, and affordable for all. Our need for a clear and comprehensive approach to the economic development and urban planning must be driven by the goals and values that this Administration stands for across all its planning teams.

As the City’s leading subcontractors that directly employ the dedicated, skilled workforce on these jobsites, we must be informed and involved in carrying out our shared vision and values throughout the City.