RFP: Smart Growth Comprehensive & Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plans for Town of Kendall

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RFP: Smart Growth Comprehensive & Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plans for Town of Kendall

The Town of Kendall is requesting proposals from qualified consultants to assist in the completion of two Town-wide planning documents.  The development of a Smart Growth Comprehensive Plan will incorporate the necessary steps of an Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plan.  When completed, this plan will guide future sustainable growth within the municipality, enhance the local cultural identity, and protect natural and cultural local resources.

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Job Opening: Executive Director of the Southern Tier West Regional Planning and Economic Development Board

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Job Opening: Executive Director of the Southern Tier West Regional Planning and Economic Development Board

How to Apply:

Applications are due by 3 PM on March 14, 2025. Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references to Donald McCord, Chairman of STW via email as a PDF packet at dmccord@westfieldny.com Please include "Executive Director Application" in the subject line of your email.

We reserve the right to reopen the application process if a suitable candidate is not selected or accepts the offer of employment presented.

The Southern Tier West Regional Planning and Economic Development Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Job Opening: Planner for Cayuga County Planning and Economic Development

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Job Opening: Planner for Cayuga County Planning and Economic Development

The Cayuga County Department of Planning and Economic Development is excited to post an opportunity to join an excellent planning team with an anticipated opening for a Planner. We are a multi-disciplined, progressive Planning & Economic Development Office with a staff of eight, including professional planners, a GIS Analyst and a Director committed to providing assistance to the 23 Towns and 9 Villages within the County, improving the quality of life in our communities and protecting our natural resources.

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Chapter News: Parks and Trails New York Call for Presentations for Conference

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Chapter News: Parks and Trails New York Call for Presentations for Conference

October 15-17, 2025 Parks & Trails New York is hosting New York’s first Statewide Greenways Conference in nearly fifteen years in Kingston, New York.  The conference committee is seeking presentation proposals to help create a dynamic, motivating program to generate and share solutions to the challenges of developing, maintaining, and enhancing greenway trails in every corner of the state.  

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RFP: Planning and Grant Services for the Town of Amherst

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RFP: Planning and Grant Services for the Town of Amherst

The Town of Amherst seeks to continue a robust planning program over the next few years, requiring professional planning and design services when an opportunity or need arises. This requires highly qualified and experienced professional firms to assist with community inventory and analysis, community planning, formulation of area plans, urban design, drafting supporting development regulations, performing grant services, environmental review and report preparation, transportation/traffic analyses and economic development.

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CDPA holds its annual meeting in Albany

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The Capital District Planners Association, a section of the New York Upstate Chapter of the American Planning Association, held its Annual Meeting and mentorship event this evening. About 30 members were present to approve an update to its bylaws and to elect a new executive board.

The new section officers are:

  • Section Director Jesse Vogl, AICP

  • Deputy Section Director Liz Podowski King

  • Treasurer Melissa Marton

  • Communications and Media Officer Sergio Ramirez

  • Professional Development Officer Ethan Warren

  • Secretary Mirren Galway

  • Programming Officers Matthew Lee and Tess Drauschak

  • Student Representative Shan Prevatt

Job Opening: Senior Transportation Planner at CRTC

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Job Opening: Senior Transportation Planner at CRTC

The Capital Region Transportation Council (Transportation Council) is the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for New York’s Capital Region based in Albany, New York. The Transportation Council works with State, regional, and local government partners to plan for and implement a safe, resilient, and modern transportation system. We are seeking a Senior Transportation Planner responsible for leading our community/transportation planning program, and to support our public engagement, equity, transit and Human Services Transportation planning initiatives.

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Job Opening: Regional Water Coordinator for the Southern Tier 8 Regional Board

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Job Opening: Regional Water Coordinator for the Southern Tier 8 Regional Board

Looking to work with a dynamic team that is dedicated to building community capacity and supporting impactful economic development ecosystems across the Southern Tier? If so, you may enjoy a new career with Southern Tier 8 Regional Board!  We are a government agency with several expanding initiatives in sustainability, workforce development, regional planning, and community development and is now seeking a talented professional to join our team! 

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Job Opening: GIS Technician II at Rockland County Department of Planning

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Job Opening: GIS Technician II at Rockland County Department of Planning

The Rockland County Department of Planning is seeking a candidate to work in their fast- paced GIS (Geographic Information System) Department. The work is specialized, diverse and can be complex in nature. The work differs from that of a GIS Technician I in the degree of independent responsibility and complexity of assignments.

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