Cape Cod Commission

09/02/2026

Share your thoughts about open space across Cape Cod!

The Cape Cod Commission has launched a new online survey asking residents and visitors to share their thoughts about open space as part of the development of the Cape Cod Regional Open Space Plan.

Learn more and take the survey: www.capecodcommission.org/open-space

09/01/2026

The latest edition of the Cape Cod Commission REPORTER is here. Read it today: https://conta.cc/4wSYodT

08/31/2026

The Cape Cod Commission is pleased to announce the launch of Cape Cod Outdoors, a new interactive online experience that brings together information about more than 500 outdoor recreational sites across all 15 Cape Cod towns.

Cape Cod Outdoors is a comprehensive online data viewer that helps residents and visitors discover outdoor recreational opportunities across Cape Cod and find places and experiences that match their interests.

Each location features an interactive map, photos, and detailed descriptions that highlight site features and accessibility.The map-based web application includes filters to sort by location, activity, type, accessibility features, and more. It includes a "surprise me" feature that will load a site at random to help you explore more areas across the region.

Read more and explore more than 500 sites across the region: https://cccom.link/cc-outdoors

08/24/2026

Real Estate and Rental and Leasing is the largest component of Cape Cod's GDP. This includes businesses that own, rent, manage, sell, or lease property and other assets.

The sector encompasses real estate agents and brokers, property managers, landlords, and companies that rent vehicles, equipment, and consumer goods.

Visit Data Cape Cod to explore Cape Cod's economy: www.datacapecod.org/pf/regional-wealth/

08/19/2026

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08/18/2026

Cape Cod’s economy has long been anchored by its vibrant tourism and hospitality industries. While this sector remains vital to the region’s identity and prosperity, supporting a stronger, more resilient economy means expanding opportunities for year-round employment and fostering industries that can thrive in all four seasons.

In partnership with the Barnstable County Economic Development Council (BCEDC), the Cape Cod Commission is launching a regional industry analysis to identify and support industries that can provide stable, year-round employment and strengthen the region’s economy.

Read more: cccom.link/0726-econ

08/17/2026

The Cape Cod Commission recently certified the Town of Harwich's Local Comprehensive Plan (LCP), marking an important milestone in the community’s long-term planning efforts.

LCPs establish a shared vision for a community’s future while guiding decisions about housing, infrastructure, natural resource protection, economic development, and growth.

The Commission works closely with towns throughout the planning process and certifies plans that are consistent with the Regional Policy Plan and regional planning goals, helping ensure local priorities support the long-term sustainability of Cape Cod.

Read more: https://cccom.link/0726-LCP

08/12/2026

The Boston Society for Architects recently launched its new guidebook, What Is Adaptive Reuse? Practical Solutions for the Cape & Islands, with an event at the Old Bank Street Firehouse in Harwich. The project transformed a former fire station into a vibrant community gathering space with three affordable apartments, demonstrating how existing buildings can be reimagined to meet local housing and community needs.

Watch the video, produced by Cape Cod News, for a closer look at the project and to hear insights from Cape Cod Commission Deputy Director Erin Perry.

17 July 2026-HARWICH, MA - The Boston Society of Architects (BSA) rolled out its new adaptive reuse architectural planning guide for Cape Cod with a tour of former Harwich fire station on Bank Street, which transformed from empty building into community space below and three welcoming apartments abo...

08/11/2026

For the past two years, the Cape Cod Commission has been laying the groundwork for a comprehensive vision for the future of Route 6A.

Building on this foundation, the Commission has partnered with Toole Design, a nationally recognized transportation planning and engineering firm specializing in Complete Streets, roadway safety, and multimodal corridor planning. Toole Design has led safety and visioning projects across New England, contributed to state and national roadway design guidance, and helped communities develop solutions that enhance safety without compromising local character. Read more: cccom.link/0726-6A

08/10/2026

The Cape Cod Commission recently certified the Town of Orleans, Local Comprehensive Plan (LCP), marking an important milestone in the community’s long-term planning efforts.

LCPs establish a shared vision for a community’s future while guiding decisions about housing, infrastructure, natural resource protection, economic development, and growth. The Commission works closely with towns throughout the planning process and certifies plans that are consistent with the Regional Policy Plan and regional planning goals, helping ensure local priorities support the long-term sustainability of Cape Cod.

Learn more: https://cccom.link/0726-LCP