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The Greater Buffalo-Niagara Regional Transportation Council (GBNRTC) is seeking a visionary Executive Director to lead regional transportation planning efforts.
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/
The Town of Caroga is excited to move forward with its New York State Department of State (NY DOS) Smart Growth Community Planning Grant with the creation of the town’s Smart Growth Comprehensive Plan. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a distinctive Adirondack community with a wide range of environmental assets, an evolving downtown area, and forward-thinking development goals. This will require a planning process grounded in robust community engagement and anchored in Smart Growth principles. The planning process will guide targeted reinvestments and policy improvements to make Caroga a great destination and a place to live.
Deadline for submittal is May 13, 2026, at 2:00 pm. For questions, please email ComprehensivePlan@Caroga.Town.
Resumes are being accepted for the position of Deputy Commissioner of Planning. This is professional and administrative work at a supervisory level involving responsibility for assisting the Commissioner in planning, organizing and directing the activities of the Planning Department. The work involves considerable contact with state and federal agency staff, public officials, consulting professionals, civic organizations and others relative to developing and administering a county planning program. The Deputy position will focus on land use and environmental matters or transportation and transit along with the supervision of units and consultants involving the same. Does related work as required.
Read MoreThe City of Glens Falls is seeking a part-time Planning and Zoning Coordinator to work with the Director of Planning and Zoning in the City’s first-ever Planning Department. This position will serve at the front lines of community development—working directly with residents, applicants, and professionals on project intake and review, while acting as a liaison to the City’s Planning and Zoning Boards. In this role, you’ll help ensure that the City’s new Comprehensive Plan is not just a document on a shelf, but a living guide—shaping growth, informing decisions, and helping Glens Falls evolve in a way that reflects and benefits the community it serves.
Read MoreREQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP No. 26-01 Town of Greig Zoning Law Update
The Town of Greig is soliciting proposals from qualified Consultants to prepare a comprehensive update to the Town’s Zoning Law. This project is funded through the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Adirondack Park Community Smart Growth Grant Program. The DEC contract period with the Town is anticipated to run from April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2029; however, the Town anticipates completing the project within 12 to 18 months of contract execution. In 2024, the Town was awarded funding through this program to develop its first Comprehensive Plan, which is anticipated to be adopted in April 2026. The Zoning Law Update will be guided by and implement the goals, policies, and recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan. Updates to zoning administration, including application materials and Planning Board Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), will also be included to support effective and consistent implementation. The Town invites qualified Consultants with demonstrated experience in zoning and land use regulation to submit proposals for this project. A Zoning Advisory Committee will be established prior to contract award and will serve as a steering committee throughout the planning process.
DASNY (Dormitory Authority of the State of New York) is New York State's facilities finance and construction authority. DASNY provides financing and construction services to public and private colleges and universities, not-for-profit healthcare facilities and other institutions which serve the public good. The Office of Environmental Affairs is responsible for DASNY's compliance with the State Environmental Quality Review Act and State Historic Preservation Act for all bond financings, construction projects, and grant projects.
Read MoreThe City of Ithaca, NY is requesting proposals from qualified professionals for the development of a City-owned pre-approved Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) design. This effort represents an important next step in implementing the City’s recently adopted ADU legislation. The purpose of this initiative is to reduce barriers to small-scale housing development by providing residents with access to a high quality, code compliant ADU plan that has undergone advanced review. By streamlining the design and permitting process, the program is expected to reduce project timelines, lower design costs, and encourage broader utilization of ADUs citywide.
Through this RFP, the City will select a qualified design professional or team to develop one or more prototype ADU designs, including a “City of Ithaca Public ADU Design” that will be made available to residents at no cost. These designs will be reviewed for compliance with zoning, building code, and site plan requirements prior to being made available for use.
This initiative is supported by City capital funding as well as grant funding from Tompkins County and is part of the City’s broader efforts to address housing availability, affordability, and access. Please read the full RFP for more information on the scope of work and submittal requirements on the City's Website.
The Columbia Economic Development Corp. has resumed its search for an experienced, versatile, results-driven professional to pilot our multi-pronged initiatives in Columbia County NY.
The successful candidate will manage a staff of seven, administer a $1.3 million budget, implement a strategic plan, oversee a $3.5 million loan portfolio, leverage economic development funding, maintain relationships with community stakeholders, act as the agency’s spokesperson, and serve as a first point of contact for businesses desiring to grow in Columbia County.
Read MoreThe Local Government Specialist 2 (LGS 2) duties in the Division of Local Government will include but not be limited to the following: Local Government Training Program; Technical Assistance; Publications/Presentations; Intra and Inter-Agency Cooperation; and Grant Review and Administration.
Read MoreThe Genesee/Finger Lakes Regional Planning Council (G/FLRPC) is seeking applicants for a full-time Clean Energy Communities Coordinator. The successful applicant will carry out tasks related to the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s (NYSERDA) Clean Energy Communities Program for the nine-county Genesee-Finger Lakes Region.
Read MoreCDTA is looking for a creative and technical Senior Planner to shape the future of our transit infrastructure. In this role, you will lead the design and planning of major capital projects, including mid-sized infrastructure, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), and mobility hubs, while contributing to other critical Planning Department initiatives. You will work at the intersection of urban design, engineering, and operations to create safe, accessible, and efficient transit environments. If you are passionate about urban planning and sustainable transportation, we want you on our team.
Read MoreThis is an administrative position Involving responsibility for planning, organizing, and directing the work of the City of Niagara Falls planning division. The incumbent will be required to lead and participate in the formulation, periodic analysis, and revision of a comprehensive planning program. The work is performed under the general direction of a higher level administrator with considerable leeway allowed for the use of independent judgement in carrying out the details of the work. Supervision is exercised over the subordinate staff in the planning division.
Read MoreAre you a strategic thinker who loves turning complex challenges into real-world results? Do you thrive leading high-impact projects that shape communities for generations? If so, we’re looking for our next Principal Planner.
Read MoreLaBella Associates is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Planning Intern to join our Planning Team in the Glens Falls and Rochester offices for the summer. This is a paid, part-time summer position offering hands-on experience in community planning, brownfield redevelopment, and downtown revitalization projects throughout Upstate New York. This internship provides an opportunity to work directly with planners, engineers, environmental specialists, and landscape architects on meaningful projects that shape communities.
Read MoreSMI is seeking a highly motivated Climate Justice Fellowship Planner for a 12-month, full-time position as part of the New York State Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)’s Climate Justice Fellowship Program. This role is designed for an emerging professional who is ready to contribute meaningfully to real-world clean transportation initiatives while accelerating their career in climate justice and mobility planning.
Town of Clifton Park, NY – Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
Community Trails Connectivity & Active Transportation Plan
RFQ No. 2026‑CT‑ATMP
The Town of Clifton Park invites qualified professional firms/teams to submit Statements of Qualifications to prepare an adoptable Community Trails Connectivity & Active Transportation Plan that will serve as an element of the Town’s Comprehensive Plan. The Plan will deliver a town‑wide network vision, close key connectivity gaps, improve ADA access and safety, and provide a prioritized, implementation‑ready program tied to funding strategies.
Issue Date: March 10, 2026
Due Date/Time: April 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Questions Due: March 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET (answers via addendum by March 20)
Where to Obtain the RFQ: The full RFQ will be available on the Town’s website under “Requests for Bids & Proposals” and via the Town Clerk: https://cliftonparkny.gov/government/requests-for-bids-and-proposals
Albany County is seeking qualified firms to provide professional services for developing county comprehensive plan. Please see the legal notice for more information.
Read MoreAlbany County is hosting its 2nd Planning and Zoning Workshop on April 30th 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Please see the flyer for more information. The workshop is free of cost and will feature sessions presented by the Capital Region Transportation Council (CRTC), the Capital District Regional Planning Commission (CDRPC), and the New York State Department of State. In addition, the program will include a networking reception for planners, students, and others interested in regional planning. REGISTRATION is now OPEN! Workshop sessions will provide eligible training hours for planning and zoning board members and provide CM credits for planners with AICP accreditation. For questions in the meantime, please contact us at EDCAP@albanycountyny.gov or (518) 447-5670. We look forward to welcoming everyone to the workshop.
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.
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.