Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission
Government Relations ServicesMaine, United States11-50 Employees
Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission (SMPDC) is a regional government relations entity based in Saco, Maine, and functioning as a council of governments established under state statute. Founded in 1964, the organization coordinates economic development, environmental stewardship, land use and transportation planning, and provides technical assistance to municipalities across York, southern Oxford and Cumberland counties, plus York County itself. Its work encompasses community development, housing, and brownfields redevelopment, supporting a broad network of thirty-nine member communities in the region. Serving local governments and regional partners, SMPDC focuses on facilitating collaborative planning and leveraged resources to address regional challenges. In recent years, the commission has pursued initiatives such as a digital device distribution pilot to expand internet access in Biddeford and has engaged in partnerships to advance project funding and infrastructure improvements, reflecting its role at the intersection of planning, policy, and community well-being.