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APA New York Metro Chapter 11 Park Place Suite 914 New York, NY 10007 Phone: 646.278.6757 Fax: 646.278.6758 Mary Findlen Chapter Administrator Ethel Sheffer President Executive Committee Membership information |
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The American Planning Association's New York Metro Chapter addresses planning issues that concern the physical, social, and economic environment in the metropolitan region encompassing New York City, Long Island and the Hudson Valley. The Chapter represents some 1200 practicing planners and other people involved in the planning and design of the region's communities. |
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online consultant directoryDetailed information on planning firms within the metropolitan region and the services they provide
MetroPlanner MetroPlanner is the newsletter of the New York Metro Chapter of the American Planning Association. MetroPlanner is distributed to Metro Chapter members 6 times per year.
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WTC Survivors' Staircase Final Mitigation Plan released by LMDC on October 31, 2007.
New State Training Law for Municipal Planning and Zoning Boards to Take Effect As of January 1, 2007, new minimum training requirements for municipal planning and zoning officials will take effect. The new law requires a minimum training standard of four hours each year for all members of county, city, town and village planning and zoning boards. There are many different avenues of training permitted, and the Westchester Municipal Planning Federation (WMPF)courses are a good place to start. On April 2, 7 and 17, 2008, WMPF's Land Use Training Institute will be held at the Judicial Institute at Pace Law Scholl, 78 North Broadway, White Plains. Attendance at this three-evening course should fulfill the state's criteria for citizen board members (but not for professional planners seeking Certification Maintenance credits). WMPF is investigating sponsoring programs designed to meet CM requirements.
Supreme Court Eminent Domain Decision Debated at November 30, 2005 Forum Summary of Discussion [.pdf]
New York Metro Chapter's 2005 Conference:
Proceedings of the 2003 New York Metro Chapter Conference Concentrating on three topics in tracks entitled "Environment and Sustainability", "Planners in Society" and "Movement Through the Region", the conference explored the challenges faced by the diverse areas of our region and the responses taken to address them. Following a day of considering each of these issues, the Conference concluded with an Interactive Session on each topic. View the full proceedings of the conference.
Highlights of the 2001 New York Metro Chapter Conference Metro Chapter President Janice Jijina opened the chapter's annual conference on December 6th with the reminder that this year's gathering was dedicated to the spirit of all New Yorkers, as we move forward with "New Visions" for our city in the wake of the tragic events of September 11th. Almost 200 people attended the 2001 conference, which was held at Baruch College in Manhattan. Leadership Plenty is now the Leading InstituteThe Leading Institute provides innovative and effective programs in leadership and management to the fields of community development and urban planning. Planners for Ethnic and Cultural Diversity Committee.For more information on professional development and resources related to diversity issues, click here. National Planning News
APA NY Metro Chapter Testimony on Greenpoint-Williamsburg RezoningRead the full testimony [pdf]. APA Hudson Yards Position PaperAPA offers its perspectives on the fragmentation of the public review process in which the zoning plan is subject to the City's review, while key elements, like the proposed stadium and the expanded convention center, remain outside such review. APA also cautions that the City's reliance on scenarios for the building of millions of square feet for financing the plan may be overly optimistic. Read more (pdf/230k). APA Policy on the Future of Cortland Street.Letter to Port Authority on APA's recommended policy for the future use of Cortland Street in Lower Manhattan. Read letter (pdf/17k). APA Plays a Prominent Role in Plans for RebuildingAPA's New York Metro Chapter played a prominent role in both civic and professional efforts in the immediate aftermath of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and is continuing to provide its planning experience and technical expertise to ongoing rebuilding initiatives in New York City and the region. Read more about our efforts.   
Student AffairsUrban Review -- Graduate Journal of Urban Affairs and Planning at Hunter College The Wagner Planner -- Newsletter of the NYU Urban Planning Student Association Legislative Action CenterAPA National has launched an updated feature to the Legislation & Policy section of its website. The new Legislative Action Center will not only allow you to target your representatives in Congress, but it expands the field to your state legislators, your Governor, and federal and state agencies. It also gives you the option to contact local media. APA Metro Listserve An e-mail forum for members to exchange ideas regarding urban planning issues in the new york area. |
