Chapter News: Capital District Planners Association Announces Mentorship Program
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𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙩 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝘼𝙨𝙨𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 (𝘾𝘿𝙋𝘼) 𝙞𝙨 𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 2024/25 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙈𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢.
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News from APA: Key Updates for the 2026 FAICP Designation Cycle
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In alignment with APA’s "Prioritize Equity" strategic initiative and recommendations from the 2024 FAICP Selection Committee and the College of Fellows Committee, we’ve made several updates to increase transparency and support nominees throughout the process.
Read MoreNews from APA: Upcoming CM Targeted Planning Topic
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We are excited to inform you that the AICP Commission has approved the next CM Targeted Planning Topic, scheduled to launch on January 1, 2026: Sustainability & Resilience Continuing the momentum on planning for a sustainable future.
Read MoreChapter News: GPSA Fall Semester Updates and Upcoming Events
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Fall Semester updates from Devendra Kanithi | MGIS Student | GPSA: APA Liaison | ISO Treasurer, Department of Geography and Planning at the University at Albany, SUNY
Read MoreChapter News: Officer Elections
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APA NYU Members: Be sure to vote for our officers. These dedicated volunteers help shape and guide the future of our organization.
Read MoreChapter News: NYU APA Membership Survey
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Got a minute? We want to hear from you! As we continue to grow our organization, we are looking for feedback from our members.
Read MoreRFQ: 2 Year Consultant Services for Town of Plattsburgh
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The 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 MoreRFP: Consultant for Smart Growth Comprehensive Plan Update for the Town of Red Hook
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The 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 MoreRFP: Zoning Ordinance Update for the Village of Akron
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Notice 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 MoreRFP: Staged Master Plan for the Redevelopment of the City Ship Canal Conservation Area
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The 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 MoreJob Opening: Assistant Planner for the Town of Tonawanda
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This position is located within the Office of Planning & Development and reports directly to the Director of Planning and Development.
Read MoreRFQ: Franklin County Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
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The Franklin County Economic Development Corporation (FCEDC) is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to update the Franklin County Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS).
Read MoreRFP: Seneca County Comprehensive Housing Strategy
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Seneca 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 MoreJob Opening: Urban Planner I at Fisher Associates
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Fisher Associates is seeking a full-time Planner to join our Planning Group. The planning team completes a wide range of projects including comprehensive plans, mobility studies, brownfield redevelopment, urban design, land use and zoning, entitlement, grant assistance, economic development, and public engagement
Read MoreJob Opening: Urban Planner Project Manager at Fisher Associates
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At Fisher Associates, our Planning Group is seeking a full-time Project Manager I to join our Planning discipline in either our Rochester, NY office, Buffalo, NY office, Charlotte, NC. The Planning Group completes a wide range of projects including urban design, land use planning, zoning, placemaking, transportation/mobility planning, brownfield redevelopment, environmental reviews, grant assistance, economic development, municipal and agency approvals, and public engagement.
Read MoreJob Opening: Senior Transportation Planner at Ulster County Planning Department
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The Ulster County Planning Department, as host agency for the Ulster County Transportation Council (UCTC), seeks a candidate to perform professional transportation planning in one of New York State’s most dynamic and attractive regions.
Read MoreJob Opening: Zoning Officer for the Town of Glenville
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The Town of Glenville is seeking to fill a vacancy for the newly established position of ZONING OFFICER.
Read MoreRFP: Recreation Study for the Town of Cazenovia
/The 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.
Job Opening: Lead Planner at Thoma Development Consultants
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Thoma Development Consultants are seeking a full-time professional with a background in Community Planning to focus and lead our planning projects, including comprehensive plans, strategic plans, waterfront revitalization plans, brownfield redevelopment plans, and others.
Read MoreJob Openings: Planners at Town of Amherst
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The Town of Amherst Planning Department is looking to engage with entry- to mid-level planners to discuss a potential Current Planning position. The position would deal specifically with Development Review and Zoning Administration, including review of proposed development projects, zoning code compliance and revisions, variance applications, and interaction with the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals.
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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!