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The American Planning Association’s New York Metro Chapter (APA-NYM) supports our members, local communities, schools, and practicing professionals through advocating for good planning practice, hosting diverse events and facilitating professional development opportunities in the New York Metro Area.

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Vote Now on Proposed Updates to the APANYM Bylaws to Better Serve Hudson Valley Sections

The American Planning Association - New York Metropolitan Chapter (APA-NYM) Board proposes restructuring the Hudson Valley sections to better serve the planning community and foster regional collaboration. A step to achieve this goal is an amendment to the by-laws revisiting which counties are part of which section. This proposal comes after extensive consultation with Hudson Valley planners and careful consideration of regional planning needs. Ultimately, our conclusions are that a North / South section alignment better serves our community than an East / West section alignment.
 

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Policy Position of the American Planning Association - New York Metropolitan Chapter on Congestion Pricing

The American Planning Association New York Metropolitan Chapter (APA-NYM) strongly supports the implementation of congestion pricing, which was delayed from going into effect on June 30th. This policy is the culmination of over a decade of collaborative efforts by hundreds of planners from various firms and city and state agencies.

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Jul 21
Beyond the Hub: Reimagining Transit with the Interborough Express

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Join the APA-NYM Transportation Committee for an engaging presentation with the MTA Construction & Development team as they provide the latest updates on the Interborough Express (IBX), a transformative transit project designed to better connect Brooklyn and Queens. The proposed 14-mile light rail line would run along an existing freight corridor, linking neighborhoods from Bay Ridge to Jackson Heights. By connecting with up to 17 subway lines and the Long Island Rail Road, the IBX will offer a more direct, efficient alternative to the Manhattan-centric transit network. With a projected daily ridership of over 100,000, the IBX aims to reduce congestion, shorten travel times, and expand access to jobs and services for nearly a million New Yorkers – advancing a more equitable and connected city.

We’re excited to welcome members of the MTA’s IBX project team, who will lead the presentation and Q&A session:

  • Charlie Gans, Project Executive, MTA Construction & Development, IBX

  • Abdo Allam, Vice President, Deputy Project Executive, MTA Construction & Development, IBX

  • Muamer Dedovic, Vice President, Deputy Project Executive – Design & Operations, MTA Construction & Development, IBX

  • Jordan Smith, Project Director, MTA Construction & Development, IBX

A huge thank you to Langan for hosting this event!

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Bronx Metro-North Stations Walking Tour

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You're invited to join the APA-NYM Transportation Committee and the APA-NYM Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization Committee for our upcoming Bronx Metro-North Stations Walking Tour!

This in-person event builds on our March 24th virtual panel, Achieving the Goals of Transit-Oriented Development in New York City: Bronx Metro-North Stations as a Case Study, but you don’t need to have attended the panel to participate. All are welcome!

When: Saturday June 14, 11am-1pm.

Where (Start): Metropolitan Oval in Parkchester (closest subway: Parkchester station on the 6 line)

Where (End): Starbucks at Morris Park Avenue and Eastchester Place (closest subway: Middletown Rd station on the 6 line)

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Planner Happy Hour

Please join us for a Planner Happy Hour!

When: Wednesday, May 21st from 7-9PM

Where: Made Hotel 44 W29th Street, New York

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