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Good news! The deadline for early bird registration deadline for the 2026 APA Upstate NY Planning Conference has been EXTENDED to July 31! Register now to secure the lowest price: https://lnkd.in/gnJXD-zy
Read MoreGrowth is coming to a region that hasn't seen any for decades and the locals aren't prepared. But revitalizing old villages and creating new ones will ensure a sense of place and housing opportunities. Read Bill Fultonโs Blog Post "The Future of Whereโ Can Villages Save Central New York?
Read MoreThe 2026 APA Upstate NY Chapter Conference is now open for session submissions!
Read MoreAPA NYU is proud to announce The Michael Krasner Memorial Scholarship is now accepting applicants for the 2026 award cycle! View the Application.
Read MoreServing as an elected leader in APA offers a tremendous opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your networks, and work directly to strengthen the impact of the organization. The portal for candidate self-nominations will be open through Friday, May 8 at https://apa.directnominations.net/, and includes all the groups and positions up for election this year. Learn more at https://www.planning.org/elections/
As APA continues the transition to a new online platform, we want to keep you informed about known functionality issues that may affect CM administration and credit claiming, as well as the steps being taken to address them.
Some members continue to have trouble logging in or resetting passwords, which may temporarily prevent access to the CM system.
Members should allow additional time for password reset emails and check spam or junk folders.
APA Customer Service can assist with login issues at customerservice@planning.org.
Due to higher-than-normal inquiry volume, response times may be longer than usual.
Restoration of CM provider dashboard access is underway, with full access expected by mid-January.
To account for these disruptions, the CM grace period has been extended to May 31, 2026, providing additional time for providers to enter CM activities and for members to claim credits.The grace period is January 1, 2026, to May 31, 2026.
There are no changes to CM program requirements or criteria.
Members experiencing persistent issues with claiming CM credits should contact AICPCM@planning.org.
Requests and submissions for CM event approvals will be delayed until the CM website functionality is restored. We simply cannot approve anything until this is fixed. Your patience is appreciated.
At its meeting on November 21, 2025, the APA Upstate New York Board of Directors approved its new work plan for 2026-2027 and its 2026 budget. The Chapter is investing in stronger advocacy, better education, and a deeper connection with and among members. We are committed to ensuring a real return on investment for your membership. The work plan focuses the Chapterโs work in the next two years into five areas. These areas are:
Elevating & Advocating
Engaging & Communicating
Growing & Advancing
Governing & Compliance
Coordinating with National
โWe are laser-focused on maximizing the return on investment for your membership dues,โ said Chapter President Sean Maguire, AICP, CEcD. โThis newly approved budget and plan reflects significant increases in investment toward what matters most to our community: stronger member engagement, impactful advocacy, and expanded educational opportunities.โ
In October, more than 200 planners convened in Rochester for the Chapterโs Annual Conference and Awards Program. We captured some of the sights from the event - check out the gallery below to see if our camera spotted you!
Are you a planner working the Capital Region?
We need you!
Apply by December 1, 2025 to be a mentor to a UAlbany undergraduate or graduate student in a planning-related field.
Insight matters when youโre shaping the future of communities. Thatโs why APA has made the Journal of the American Planning Association (JAPA) a member benefitโso you can access trusted, peer-reviewed research whenever you need it.
Read MoreWe are excited to welcome you to Rochester and the Hyatt Regency Rochester (125 E Main Street, Rochester) beginning Wednesday, October 8 through Friday, October 10! Itโs going to be a great few days of networking and professional development with nearly 250 individuals registered!
Read MoreEarly Bird Registration for the 2025 Annual Conference is now open!
The conference begins the morning of Wednesday October 8 and runs through noon on Friday, October 10 in Rochester. We canโt wait to see you there!
Pricing is in effect until August 29th.
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!
Read MoreAPA NYU relies on volunteers like our dedicated board of directors to advance the associationโs goals. Leading that charge of dedicated volunteers is our Chapter president who sets broad policy for the association and governs its affairs. Nowโs our time to give a shout-out to Sean Maguire, APA NYU Chapter President, Sean M. Maguire, AICP CEcD
Read MoreThe deadline to submit award nominations for the 2025 Awards Program has been extended to Friday June 27. There is still time to nominate!
Read MoreAPA NYU has 5 sections within the Chapter, based on geographical location. One of the benefits of joining APA NYU is access to the activities and programs coordinated by the Chapterโs various sections! This month weโre featuring the Section Director for Western New York โ Kim Amplement!
Read MoreIf you attended the 5/7webinars in partnership with the New York Planning Federation and are looking to receive AICP CM credits please fill out the electronic sign in sheet.
Read MoreSponsoring APA NYU is a strategic investment in your brand, your network, and our community.
Read MoreIn preparation for the next Chapter Newsletter, we are looking for newsletter submissions
Read MoreAPA New York Upstate Chapter is โspringingโ into planning for the Annual Conference. Leading that charge this year is dedicated board member Joe Bovenzi, featured here for our April Board Member Feature!
Read MoreThe 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.
The St. Lawrence County Planning Office is seeking an entry level Planner to join a group of other professionals working in the largest County, by area, in the State. The successful candidate will have strong communication and writing skills and be familiar with GIS. Work will be varied but responsibilities include collecting and analyzing data, preparing graphic materials, assisting with community planning projects and programs, and staffing various advisory boards such as the County Planning Board, Environmental Management Council, Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board and Fair Housing Taskforce. The work is closely reviewed and is performed under direct supervision of a higher level Planner or the Director of Planning, but incumbents are allowed to work under more general supervision as they increase in professional competence.