RFP: Park and Recreation Master Plan for the City of Rome NY

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RFP: Park and Recreation Master Plan for the City of Rome NY

The 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.

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Request for Applications: NYS Homes and Community Renewal Grants

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Request for Applications: NYS Homes and Community Renewal Grants

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.

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RFP: Call for Speakers for Onondaga County Annual Planning Symposium

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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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Job Opening: Senior Planner for Lake Champlin-Lake George Regional Planning

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.

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RFP: Branding, Marketing and Wayfinding for Village of Haverstraw NY

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RFP: Branding, Marketing and Wayfinding for Village of Haverstraw NY

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.

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Job Opening: Planner at Erie County Environment and Planning

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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.

View the full position details and how to apply here.

Queen City Hub Revisited

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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

Job Opening: Geographic Information System Coordinator at Otsego County

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Job Opening: Geographic Information System Coordinator at Otsego County

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.

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Job Opening: Principal Planner (Environmental Planning) at Westchester County Department of Planning

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Job Opening: Principal Planner (Environmental Planning) at Westchester County Department of Planning

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.

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