Richard McGuinness serves as the Deputy Director for Climate Change and Environmental Planning at the Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA). In this role, he manages and conducts the BPDA’s planning initiatives for neighborhoods throughout Boston, with a focus on climate change, environmental concerns, waterfront development, and resilient public infrastructure.

nfma.org His work is integral to initiatives like Climate Ready Boston, which aims to prepare the city for the impacts of climate change.

docslib.org Additionally, he collaborates with the City of Boston’s Environment Department on various projects, including the development of net-zero building policies to achieve ambitious climate targets.