A fully deployed, AI-accelerated planning management platform — tailored to the way your department actually works.
Jonathan Carreiro · maplanningsoftware.com · 2026
I've spent a decade coordinating the live production deployment of millions of dollars worth of software in the corporate insurance industry — the same discipline, rigor, and quality standards I bring to this project.
"How does a small startup compete with a billion-dollar company like OpenGov?"
Two letters that have completely changed the economics of building quality software.
Foundation poured. Walls framed. Windows and doors installed — automatically, at software speed.
Schema design, migrations, indexing, and performance tuning — all driven by AI with zero manual setup.
Hundreds of test cases generated and run continuously. Bugs caught before they ever reach production.
The plumbing, electrical, and craftsmanship — the Swansea-specific workflows, forms, and integrations that make this yours.
"We can't fully automate building a house yet — but we can fully automate building software. The game has changed."
Large companies spent decades and hundreds of millions of dollars building their platforms. With modern AI-assisted development, a skilled developer can match that output — and move faster — at a fraction of the cost.
Open ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot — whichever you prefer. Point it at maplanningsoftware.com and ask:
"How long would it take to develop this software, and how much would it cost?"
I've tried this across multiple platforms. The answers are remarkably consistent — and they make the case better than I ever could.
Online submission for ANRs, subdivisions, variances, and special permits. Applicants upload docs, receive confirmations, and track status — no phone calls needed.
Full case lifecycle from intake to decision. Automated notifications, hearing scheduling, PDF generation, and GIS parcel lookups — built into the workflow.
Password-protected portal where board members access agendas, case packets, and supporting documents before every meeting.
A one-size-fits-all platform designed for mass adoption. Every municipality gets the same forms, the same workflows, the same screens — regardless of how your department actually operates.
Customization is expensive, slow, and often locked behind enterprise tiers and professional services contracts billed at $200–$275/hr.
Think McDonald's — same menu, everywhere.
Every form, workflow, and notification was designed around how the Swansea Planning Department actually works — not a generic template layered on top.
Vision GIS integration, MassGIS parcel lookup, MA-specific application types (ANR, Form A, Special Permit) — built in from day one, not bolted on.
Purpose-built for your department. Not adapted. Built.
Automatic parcel lookup, owner data, and MBLU resolution on every application submission.
Decisions, hearing notices, ANR summaries, and Form A packets generated automatically from case data.
Applicant confirmations, status updates, board notifications, and deadline reminders — zero manual outreach.
Calendar integration for hearing scheduling so board meetings flow directly into your existing M365 environment.
Online application fee collection — applicants pay at submission, eliminating check processing.
Electronic signatures on decisions and certificates — no printing, no scanning, no chasing signatures.
| Feature | This Platform | OpenGov |
|---|---|---|
| Swansea-specific workflow customization | ✓ Included | ✗ Extra cost |
| Vision GIS & MassGIS integration | ✓ Built-in | ✗ Add-on |
| Minor change requests (<4 hrs) | ✓ Free | ✗ Billed |
| Hourly rate for custom work | $125 / hr | $200–$275 / hr |
| Annual price escalator | 3% cap | 5% (or more) |
| Auto-renewal lock-in | ✓ Month-to-month after Yr 1 | ✗ Multi-year auto-renew |
| "On Hold" fee penalty | ✓ None | ✗ Yes |
| Planning Board Module | $7,500 |
| Building Permits Module | $9,500 |
| Board of Health Module | $5,500 |
| Conservation Commission | $4,500 |
| Total One-Time | $27,000 |
| All 4 Modules Combined | $34,800 / yr |
| Seekonk, MA (adjacent) | $100k + $66k/yr |
| Great Barrington, MA | $60k setup + $30k/yr |
| La Palma, CA | $43k + $57k/yr |
| Pittsfield, MA | $199k + $83k/yr |
3-Year Total Cost of Ownership
This platform: ~$116,000
Seekonk (OpenGov): ~$298,000
Swansea saves an estimated $180k over 3 years.
Public portal, staff case management, board portal, GIS integration, automated PDFs — fully deployed at maplanningsoftware.com. Ready to go the day you sign.
Online permit applications, inspection scheduling, contractor portal, and MUNIS integration. Phased rollout with full staff training included.
Health inspections, permits, complaint tracking, and MA DPH reporting — built to match Board of Health workflows, not adapted from generic forms.
NOI applications, Order of Conditions, MA DEP eDEP integration, and wetlands mapping. Full suite complete.
Built for Massachusetts municipal law, MA DEP workflows, MassGIS parcel data, and Vision assessor records — not adapted from a national template.
This is not a demo or a proposal. The Planning Board module is live, tested, and ready on day one of your contract.
You deal with the developer directly — not a sales rep, not a support ticket queue. If something needs changing, it gets done.
Visit maplanningsoftware.com right now — the full platform is deployed and accessible today.
30-minute live walkthrough tailored to your department's specific use cases. Submit a case. Generate a PDF. See the board portal.
joncarreiro@gmail.com
Bristol County, MA
Jonathan Carreiro
Each phase is priced under $50k — authorized under M.G.L. c.30B informal quote threshold. No formal RFP required.