☘️ March Board Member Feature: George Frantz

☘️ March Board Member Feature: George Frantz

𝗔𝗣𝗔 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗨𝗽𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 ☘️ 𝗟𝗨𝗖𝗞𝗬 ☘️ 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗱𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀: 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲. The role of a board member is giving of your time, treasure and talent. Education Officer George Frantz has been doing just that for APA NYU since 1993!

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RFQ: Professional Services for the Preparation of the South Main Street Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) Nomination Study for the Town of Eden

RFQ: Professional Services for the Preparation of the South Main Street Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) Nomination Study for the Town of Eden

The Town of Eden is seeking to retain a Consultant, or team of Consultants to provide professional services to oversee and coordinate the development of a Brownfield Opportunity Area (“BOA”) Plan with funding provided by the New York State Department of State (“DOS”). The BOA Plan will result in a detailed description and analysis of the existing conditions, development opportunities, and reuse potential of parcels located in the proposed BOA. The study will strategically focus on key sites that are perceived as catalysts for redevelopment of the entire BOA.

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Job Opening: Commissioner of Planning for the Town of Clay

Job Opening: Commissioner of Planning for the Town of Clay

The Town of Clay, New York (est. pop. 60,000) is a bustling high growth community located in Onondaga County, the core of the Syracuse Metropolitan Statistical Area. Clay is the most populous suburb of Syracuse and the largest town in the county and is home to a diverse economy spanning small family- owned businesses, national retail chains, and a wide range of service-sector and manufacturing operations. Businesses looking to establish or expand in Clay benefit from a pro-business environment supported by a skilled and educated workforce, strategic commercial and industrial zoning, modern infrastructure, and a strong consumer base.

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Job Opening: Grant Manager at G&G Municipal Consulting and Grant Writing

Job Opening: Grant Manager at G&G Municipal Consulting and Grant Writing

The Grant Manager will work collaboratively with the grant writing team to identify and research funding opportunities for municipal clients, including foundation, local, state, and federal grants. This role requires strong research, evaluation, and communication skills to effectively assess and relay funding opportunities. The Grant Manager will oversee the entire grant lifecycle, from opportunity identification to post-award management, ensuring compliance with funder requirements.

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Job Opening: Provisional Senior Planner for the City of Saratoga Springs

Job Opening: Provisional Senior Planner for the City of Saratoga Springs

This position performs a range of intermediate professional duties relating to City planning, zoning, urban design, economic and community  development and for assisting in the preparation of City planning policy documents, land use plans, regulations and reports. This position requires  considerable communication with public officials, civic organizations, lawyers, architects, engineers, land surveyors, developers, contractors and the  public. General supervision is provided by the Administrator of the office of Planning and Economic Development. Supervision may be exercised over  the work of lower level staff and seasonal employees or interns. This incumbent does related work as required. 

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RFQ: Real Estate Development and Planning Consultants for Empire State Development

RFQ: Real Estate Development and Planning Consultants for Empire State Development

As part of the 2024 State of the State and the FY2025 Enacted Budget, Governor Hochul outlined a vision for addressing New York State’s housing crisis to make the State more affordable and livable for all New Yorkers. The Real Estate and Planning Division of ESD is focused on bringing this plan to fruition by redeveloping underutilized State-owned sites to create housing opportunities.

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Job Opening: Planner for Orleans County

Job Opening: Planner for Orleans County

This is an entry professional position involving responsibility for exercising independent judgment in the direct undertaking of professional planning work and related research. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of Planning and Development and requires independent responsibility and a high level of professional performance in planning, assigning, reviewing, coordinating, facilitating, and undertaking a variety of complex planning tasks.

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Job Opening: The Planning Team Lead of Cares of NY

Job Opening: The Planning Team Lead of Cares of NY

 The Planning Team Lead is a critical role that oversees the regulatory and compliance activities for Continuum of Care Boards and Membership and consults on Systems-related work. This role is vital in meeting the requirements set forth by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) outlined in the prepared Scopes of Work signed with affiliated Continuums of Care (CoC), and leads discussions to facilitate successful outcomes. The activities of the Planning Team Lead fall within these main categories:

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Follow up from 1/22 Webinar : Other Bill Fulton Webinars and Resources!

Follow up from 1/22 Webinar : Other Bill Fulton Webinars and Resources!

If you liked (or you missed!) Upstate native Bill Fulton's recent Learn At Lunch webinar, just a reminder that his content is available several ways. You can sign up here for his AICP CM-eligible on-demand courses -- including courses on finance for planners, economic development, and parking- And you can subscribe here to his Substack newsletter (free or paid). 

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RFP: Feasibility Study and Business Plan for Ice Rink Development for the Seneca Nation

RFP: Feasibility Study and Business Plan for Ice Rink Development for the Seneca Nation

The Seneca Nation seeks qualified consulting firms or organizations to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study and develop a business plan, including five-year projections on profit and sustainability, for a proposed ice rink. This facility will serve as a community hub for recreational activities and as a rental space for sports teams, generating revenue and promoting wellness and community engagement.

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RFP: Feasibility Study for Entering the Health Care Market for the Seneca Nation

RFP: Feasibility Study for Entering the Health Care Market for the Seneca Nation

Introduction The Seneca Nation is seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study. This study aims to assess the potential for the Seneca Nation to enter the health care market through the development and operation of urgent care facilities and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment centers. The study will guide strategic decision-making, ensuring alignment with the Seneca Nation’s vision, values, and community needs.

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

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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