The Regional Policy Plan serves as a blueprint for Cape Cod's future, outlining strategies to direct growth to appropriate locations, protect natural resources, and promote economic resilience. Since the first edition in 1991, the RPP has undergone several updates, including major revisions in 2009 and 2018. The current review offers a chance to assess the impact of the significant changes in the region over the last five years and ensure the Cape’s unique challenges are effectively addressed and reflected in regional policies and goals. A draft updated RPP is now available for review and comment.

The Cape Cod Freshwater Initiative is a science-based, information-driven planning process to engage stakeholders and enable action to protect and restore Cape Cod's freshwater resources.

The Regional Housing Strategy addresses the housing supply, affordability, and availability issues facing the region by identifying appropriate areas for housing development and crafting policies and strategies to further its goals.

The Cape Cod Commission is developing a Vision Zero Action Plan for Cape Cod through the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program, an initiative designed to improve road safety and address traffic fatalities nationwide. The draft plan is now out for public comment.

Data Cape Cod was first created by the Cape Cod Commission to provide local and regional datasets to support planning efforts, economic development, and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Now an ongoing effort, the initiative increases transparency around economic progress in the region and enhances information access to support data-driven decision-making in our 15 communities.

The CEDS is a five-year strategic plan for moving Cape Cod's economy toward a sustainable future.

The Cape Cod Climate Initiative is a community-focused, information-based effort to address the region’s contributions to and threats from climate change.

The 208 Plan Update is a framework to restore embayment water quality on Cape Cod.