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The Town of Hinesburg, Vermont seeks a consultant to model future flooding and stormwater impacts from existing base data, higher rainfall estimates based on climate change projections, and five large village-area developments that are under construction or in the permitting pipeline.
Read MoreThe New York Department of State (DOS) Office of Planning, Development and Community Infrastructure (OPDCI) is seeking consultant services to develop a Smart Growth Implementation Toolkit and Technical Assistance Program.
Read MoreCommerce Chenango is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to prepare a Visitor Economy Plan for Chenango County, New York.
Read MoreLocal Program Administration Consultant for West Main Street Small Business Property Improvement Program in Rochester, New York
Read MoreThe Village of Warsaw, NY (Village) was awarded a grant from the New York State Department of State (DOS) to create a BOA Plan through the New York State Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) program and is seeking qualified urban and community planning consultants to provide brownfield-related, professional consulting services.
Read MoreThe Village of Williamsville, NY is seeking a qualified consultant/team to assist with the management and formulation of a Community Comprehensive Plan Update, as well as a review with recommendations of the Village development regulations.
Read MoreThe Town of Plattsburgh, New York, County of Clinton is issuing a request for qualifications and proposals for professional Planning, Zoning, Building Codes and Enforcement, Engineering, Community Development and Economic Development consultant services.
Read MoreThe Town of Red Hook and its Comprehensive Planning Committee will prepare an update to its Comprehensive Plan pursuant to Town Law§ 272-a. The updated Comprehensive Plan will establish the objectives that the community wants to achieve, and will guide future sustainable growth within the municipality, enhance the local cultural identity, and protect natural and cultural local resources.
Read MoreNotice is hereby given that the Village of Akron is seeking proposals from qualified Planning consulting firms to prepare an update to its zoning ordinance.
Read MoreThe Buffalo Niagara River Land Trust (BNRLT) seeks a contractor to develop a staged master plan that will be used as a guide for the redevelopment of the City Ship Canal Conservation Area. Project activities must occur between January 2025 and June 20, 2025.
Read MoreThe Franklin County Economic Development Corporation (FCEDC) is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to update the Franklin County Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS).
Read MoreSeneca County calls for qualified consultants to submit proposals for development of a Comprehensive Housing Strategy (the Strategy) for Seneca County. Project management will be administered by the Seneca County Department of Planning & Community Development on behalf of the Seneca County Board of Supervisors.
Read MoreThe Town of Cazenovia (Town) will assess community-wide recreational opportunities and gaps with the goal to support health, equity and well-being for all residents. A consultant will be engaged to assess community needs through focus groups and analysis of existing programs across all ages. The outcome will be more efficient use of resources to provide recreational programming. Deliverables will include a draft assessment of existing programs, a summary comparison of alternative recreation models in similarly sized communities, a plan for comprehensive recreational programming, and identification of a pilot program.
The Village of Tivoli, Dutchess County, NY is soliciting proposals from qualified professional planners to provide planning services to the Village, including the Village Planning Board, ZBA and Village Board of Trustees.
Read MoreThe County of Onondaga, New York is soliciting proposals from qualified urban planning consulting firms, either as a single entity or a qualified multi-disciplinary consultant team, to provide proposals to prepare the Greater Baldwinsville Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP), in accordance with New York State Department of State standards.
Read MoreThe Town of Greig has issued this Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking proposals for the development of a Comprehensive Plan for the Town. The Town has received funding through the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Adirondack Park Community Smart Growth Grant Program to complete this project, and the contract period is August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2027.
Read MoreCorning's Gaffer District, on behalf of Corning Intown District Management Association (CIDMA), is seeking a qualified lighting designer with holiday-specific experience to provide consultation on the development of a new holiday lighting plan that is affordable, sustainable, effective, aesthetically pleasing and appropriate for downtown Corning, N.Y.
Read MoreThe City of Rome, NY is seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms to provide services to develop a Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The intent of the project is to create a written plan for ensuring just and fair quantity, proximity and connections to quality parks, open space, trails, and programs throughout the City while looking to the future needs of a changing community. The COR is seeking a system-wide approach in order to develop goals, policies and guidelines and prioritize strategies based on current and future needs and funding scenarios. The COR is looking to utilize the National Recreation and Parks Associations (NRPA) Park Metrics Survey & Report System as part of this master plan process to be able to compare to similarly sized communities and establish benchmarking where possible.
Read MoreNYS 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 MoreCall 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.
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.
On behalf of the Board of Directors, NY Upstate APA wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving. In the spirit of the season, we would like to express our thanks and gratitude to each of our members. Every day, we are thankful for your dedication, and involvement in the Chapter, allowing us to provide trainings, share best practices and create strong communities in upstate New York together!