October 21, 2025

RFP: City of Ithaca Zoning Code Update

October 21, 2025/ Kate Manley

The City of Ithaca, NY is requesting proposals from qualified firms to conduct a comprehensive update of its zoning code. With a grant from the New York State Department of State’s Smart Growth Communities program, the City of Ithaca is rewriting its zoning code to better align with the City’s comprehensive plan and smart growth principles with regulations tailored to the unique characteristics of Ithaca. Community engagement will be a key component of this effort and will be conducted throughout the project. The anticipated budget for this project is $200,000. Please read the full RFP for more information on the scope of work and submittal requirements.

NY Upstate Chapter of the American Planning Association

The New York Upstate APA's mission is to serve and support the professional, student, and citizen planning community in New York State and to improve the quality of life through the use of planning. APA members seek to implement good planning in their communities and impart the benefits of planning.