What is the Cape Cod Commission?

Career: Cape Cod Commission

The Cape Cod Commission is a regional planning agency that serves Barnstable County, Massachusetts. Its primary role is to promote smart growth, protect the region's natural resources, and guide development on Cape Cod through planning, regulation, and technical assistance. The Commission reviews and approves major projects, develops regional policies on transportation, housing, and the environment, and works with towns and stakeholders to address challenges facing the Cape. Established in 1990, it aims to balance economic development with environmental stewardship to preserve Cape Cod's unique character.