Western MA Parcel Explorer

Welcome to the Western Massachusetts Parcel Explorer!

Wondering what parcels in Greenfield’s Highland Park neighborhood can support ADU development? Looking for infill housing opportunities in Northampton, Springfield, or Pittsfield?

This data platform allows you to assess development potential of any parcel in western Massachusetts for housing.​ It’s a powerful – and complex – property development identification tool. It was created by the Massachusetts Housing Partnership’s (MHP) Center for Housing Data, in partnership with Way Finders.

Using data available in the tool, the MHP team produced a research report exploring development opportunities in western Massachusetts. Review the report to see how useful, granular detail on housing development opportunities can be generated to help shape housing policy in your community.

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How to get started

• Open the green filter dropdowns to the left of the map to customize your search for parcels.
• Select the Site Composition filter to add map layers with building structures and land cover.
• Select the Transit Access filter to add map layers with RTA bus stops and routes.​
• Clear your search criteria by clicking the Reset Filters button at the bottom of the filters panel.
• Get more information on each variable available on this platform – including its original source and vintage – by clicking the Data Dictionary button at the bottom of the filters panel.​
• When you are done filtering your list, the total number of parcels identified will be listed at the bottom and highlighted on the map. Click the map highlight to view additional information about the parcel.
• Click Download Selection to export your list in several different formats.

For additional guidance, refer to this demonstration video:

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