RFQ: Comprehensive Plan for Town of Amherst

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The Town of Amherst requests Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from qualified planning teams to assist with the management and formulation of a new comprehensive plan and related implementation tools, along with possible revisions to Town regulations and/or processes that will guide development, revitalization and sustainability in Amherst over the next 25 years. The Town’s current plan, the Amherst Bicentennial Comprehensive Plan, was initiated in 2000 and intended to guide its growth through 2018-2020. The Bicentennial Plan has served the Town well, and has been maintained and updated several times. Changing conditions and emerging trends in technology, demographics, housing, economics, mobility, land use, and lifestyles are reshaping communities and their futures. It is time to consider how these trends and others will shape Amherst’s future. The Town has completed a variety of smaller plans and initiatives over the past few years to address some of these and that can inform the new comprehensive plan. Amherst seeks to be at the forefront of understanding and leveraging these trends in order to sustain its success and continue to be a model of innovation, prosperity, and resilience, and a community of choice in the Western New York Region and in New York State.

View RFQ Here or at BidNet.

Job Opportunity: Transportation Planner 1 at GBNRTC

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The Transportation Planner 1 is GBNRTC’s entry level planner position. TP1s support GBNRTCs work by applying their existing skills and learning new skills through formal and informal training opportunities. Typical types of work include GIS mapping, data collection/analysis, regional traffic modeling, researching and writing reports, developing visuals that communicate data effectively and participating in public outreach opportunities.

Learn about the postion here.

Job Opportunity: Senior Planner for the Southern Tier Central Regional Planning and Development Board

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Southern Tier Central Regional Planning and Development Board (STC) is growing! We are seeking a Senior Planner to work on a wide variety of planning-related projects involving both teamwork and individual effort. This position will lead a team of planners, helping to set work priorities and provide guidance to junior-level staff. Further, this position will work on our water-related funding, working with counties and municipalities to maintain healthy watersheds and educate and assist in flood mitigation efforts. This is a unique job opportunity to work at a Regional Planning Board and provide technical assistance and training to governments and organizations within a three-county region. The full-time position is a civil service position, with a civil service exam to be given at a later date.

Learn more here: Job Posting - Senior Planner (2025)

Open Call for Presenters: Onondaga County Annual Planning Symposium

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Open Call for Presenters: Onondaga County Annual Planning Symposium

Are you passionate about Central New York? Are you an industry leader who has experience solving community and economic development issues in Central New York? Do you have insights and ideas to share on planning and land use topics that affect how and where we live, work, and play? We invite you to submit your proposal to present at the Onondaga County Planning Federation Planning Symposium.

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𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗡𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗣𝗲𝗲𝗸, 𝗔𝗜𝗖𝗣!

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𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗡𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗣𝗲𝗲𝗸, 𝗔𝗜𝗖𝗣!

Partnership and collaboration are what make associations prosper! The Board of Directors are often the bridge to creating meaningful partnerships. Nina Peek, our Member at Large, serves as the liaison between APA NY Upstate Chapter and the New York Planning Federation. This month, we're spotlighting her!

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Job Opportunity: Senior Architectural Planner, Campus Planning at University at Buffalo

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Job Opportunity: Senior Architectural Planner, Campus Planning at University at Buffalo

The Office of Campus Planning seeks a Senior Architectural Planner to lead strategic campus planning and space management initiatives aligned with the University’s long-term goals. Reporting to the Campus Planning Manager, this role will focus on shaping the physical campus environment to support the institution’s academic, research, and community missions. This individual will play a key role in aligning budget and capital facilities planning with the University’s strategic priorities.

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🌊 🍉 𝙅𝙐𝙉𝙀 𝘽𝙊𝘼𝙍𝘿 𝙈𝙀𝙈𝘽𝙀𝙍 𝙁𝙀𝘼𝙏𝙐𝙍𝙀: ꜱᴇᴀɴ ᴍᴀɢᴜɪʀᴇ, ᴀɪᴄᴘ ᴄᴇᴄᴅ

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🌊 🍉 𝙅𝙐𝙉𝙀 𝘽𝙊𝘼𝙍𝘿 𝙈𝙀𝙈𝘽𝙀𝙍 𝙁𝙀𝘼𝙏𝙐𝙍𝙀: ꜱᴇᴀɴ ᴍᴀɢᴜɪʀᴇ, ᴀɪᴄᴘ ᴄᴇᴄᴅ

APA NYU relies on volunteers like our dedicated board of directors to advance the association’s goals. Leading that charge of dedicated volunteers is our Chapter president who sets broad policy for the association and governs its affairs. Now’s our time to give a shout-out to Sean Maguire, APA NYU Chapter President, Sean M. Maguire, AICP CEcD

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