Upcoming Event: Rudy Bruner Debate on Urban Excellence - Earn CM credits!
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We are pleased to invite you to the first Rudy Bruner Debate on Urban Excellence (DUE) at the University at Buffalo.
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Send your job openings, news and updates to kate@nyupstateplanning.org, along with your logo for promotion.
Best format would be a link to the job post/RFP on your website. Thank you!
Request for Applications: NYS Homes and Community Renewal Grants
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NYS Homes and Community Renewal has launched a new funding opportunity available through the state’s recently created Vacant Rental Improvement Program (V-RIP). Grants up to $5 million are available to local governments and nonprofits to administer the program in areas across the state (outside of NYC).
The program will provide grants up to $75,000 per unit for property owners to rehabilitate vacant units into long-term rentals for low- and moderate-income tenants.
Read MoreRFP: Call for Speakers for Onondaga County Annual Planning Symposium
/Call for Speakers: 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 development topics that affect how and where we live, work, and play? We invite you to submit your proposal to become a speaker at the 2025 Onondaga County Planning Federation Training Symposium scheduled for March 26, 2025 at the Hotel Syracuse.
The Federation is seeking engaging and thought-provoking presentations that delve into urban and land use planning topics of interest to local Planning and Zoning Board members. We are particularly interested in reinforcing the themes of our County comprehensive plan, PLAN ONONDAGA - Strong Centers, Housing and Neighborhoods, Community Mobility, Greenways and Blueways, and Agriculture. If you have innovative solutions or insightful case studies related to these areas, or of particular benefit to planning and zoning board members, your proposal is encouraged.
Presenting at the Onondaga County Planning Federation Training Symposium offers you a unique opportunity to communicate your ideas to a diverse audience of 225-300 attendees, consisting of municipal leaders, planning and zoning board members, community organizations, attorneys, codes inspectors, and planners. The Federation is seeking to fill concurrent morning and afternoon classes, 1 1.5 hours each, as well as a 1-hour lunchtime keynote address. Speakers will receive free daylong conference registration including meals and parking, be featured in registration materials, and provided a no-cost tabling opportunity at the Symposium. Please submit your proposal to the Onondaga County Department of Planning no later than Monday, September 30, 2024. Your proposal must include a topic title, a purpose statement, and items to be covered. You may submit any questions regarding this matter to Mr. Jeff Harrop at JefferyHarrop@ongov.net, or call (315) 435-2673. Please visit http://ongov.net/planning/ocpf.html for more information.
Job Opening: Senior Planner for Lake Champlin-Lake George Regional Planning
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The Lake Champlain – Lake George Regional Planning Board works diligently to lead economic
and community growth through providing technical assistance to municipalities and small
businesses. Our team monitors environmental and community development issues and advances
strategies to improve assets and economic drivers in our region. Our communities, included in
our Economic Development District, are across Clinton, Essex, Hamilton, Warren, and
Washington counties in New York State.
Read MoreRFP: Downtown Parking and Complete Streets Feasibility Study for the Village of Haverstraw NY
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The Village of Haverstraw is interested in retaining a consultant to provide assistance with conducting the Village’s Downtown Parking and Complete Streets Feasibility Study. This Request for Proposals (RFP) is intended to help the Village select a qualified and experienced consultant.
Read MoreRFP: Branding, Marketing and Wayfinding for Village of Haverstraw NY
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The Village of Haverstraw is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to provide services in conjunction with the recently awarded grant through the New York State Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI). The selected consultants will provide assistance with the administration of the Village’s Branding, Marketing, and Wayfinding Initiative. Minority and women-owned businesses are strongly encouraged to respond.
Read MoreRFP: Consulting Services for the Village of Lakewood Hartley Park
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP): CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE VILLAGE OF LAKEWOOD HARTLEY PARK WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION AND IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Read MoreDeadline to Sponsor the Annual Conference August 23!
/The deadline to sponsor this year’s annual conference in Ithaca on October 9-11 is Friday, August 23 at 3 p.m.
There are still opportunities to get your brand in front many of the NY Upstate Chapter of APA members!
View the Sponsorship Opportunities here.
Thank you to our current sponsors!
Job Opening: Planner at LaBella Associates (Capital Region)
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LaBella Associates’ Planning Group seeks a Planner to join our Capital District (Latham) or Glens Falls office.
Read MoreJob Opening: Senior Planner for LaBella Associates (Capital Region Office)
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LaBella Associates’ Planning Group seeks a Sr. Planner to join our Capital District (Latham) or Glens Falls office.
Read MoreJob Opening: Planner at Erie County Environment and Planning
/TITLE OF POSITION: PLANNER*
LOCATION: 95 FRANKLIN STREET, BUFFALO, NY 14202
SALARY (2024): $57,304 – $72,756
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
The work involves assisting in the performance of planning and research activities related to county, urban or regional planning. The incumbent performs planning and administrative duties. This class differs from that of Assistant Planner by virtue of its expanded scope and increased level of responsibility. Work is performed under the direct supervision of higher-ranking planning personnel. Supervision may be exercised over a subordinate staff assigned to specific projects. Does related work as required.
Queen City Hub Revisited
/The City of Buffalo Office of Strategic Planning recently engaged on a strategic planning initiative. The city will review the progress made and utilize data to refresh the strategies necessary to achieve the vision of the city’s 2003 Queen City Hub Plan in light of the hidden challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic.
In addition, the team has prepared a survey to gather data from several different perspectives about the state of downtown.
If you’d like to learn more, please check out: https://www.buffalony.gov/1707/Queen-City-Hub-Revisited-2024-Downtown-A
2024 Conference Registration Now Open
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Registration for our most anticipated NY Upstate APA is now live!
Read MoreRFP: Comprehensive Plan for Town of Colton
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The Town of Colton is requesting proposals from qualified consultants to assist in the development of the community’s first Comprehensive Plan to address current conditions and guide future sustainable growth within the municipality. The project is being funded by a NY Smart Growth Comprehensive Planning Grant from the New York State Department of State
Read MoreJob Opening: Geographic Information System Coordinator at Otsego County
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This is professional work involving the creation, maintenance, and management of a County-wide Geographic Information System (GIS) as well as a variety of office and field assignments in direct support/relations of GIS. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Planning Director and direct supervision of the Assistant Director of Planning.
Read MoreCall for Conference Sponsorships!
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Sponsorship opportunities now available for the 2024 Annual Conference in Ithaca!
Read MoreJob Opening: Planner II, Prov. for Monroe County
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Monroe County is hiring for a Planner II, Prov. To help with multiple projects, including: Updating a County-wide Comprehensive Plan; Updating a County-wide Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plan and more.
Read MoreJob Opening: Principal Planner (Environmental Planning) at Westchester County Department of Planning
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Westchester County Government has an immediate opportunity for a Principal Planner (Environmental Planning) for our Department of Planning. Under general supervision, the successful candidate formulates, plans, coordinates and directs technical and non-technical environmental studies relating to the long-range planning of natural resources and the environmental quality of Westchester County.
Read MoreJob Opening: Grant Coordinator at City of Geneva
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This is an exciting opportunity to work and live in New York State’s beautiful Finger Lakes Region. The Grant Coordinator is charged with the responsibility of supporting grant work throughout the city.
Read MoreJob Opening: Senior Planner in Rockland County
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Rockland County Department of Planning is seeking a candidate to perform professional and technical planning work of a complex, which involves responsibility for preparing, compiling and analyzing data for a variety of planning activities and projects, including conducting physical planning studies.
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