Joint Statement by New York State APA Chapters
/On December 14, 2023, the New York Upstate and New York Metro Chapters of the American Planning Association issued a joint comment regarding the proposed bylaw changes presented by a committee at APA. The letter noted our concerns with the process and proposal and requested more time to review and comment.
A copy of the joint comment letter can be found below. To learn more about the proposed bylaw changes, please visit https://www.planning.org/leadership/bylaws/revisions/.
The City of Ithaca, NY is requesting proposals from qualified firms to conduct a comprehensive update of its zoning code. With a grant from the New York State Department of State’s Smart Growth Communities program, the City of Ithaca is rewriting its zoning code to better align with the City’s comprehensive plan and smart growth principles with regulations tailored to the unique characteristics of Ithaca.