RFP: Call for Speakers for Onondaga County Annual Planning Symposium

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.

Deadline to Sponsor the Annual Conference August 23!

The deadline to sponsor this year’s annual conference in Ithaca on October 9-11 is Friday, August 23 at 3 p.m.

There are still opportunities to get your brand in front many of the NY Upstate Chapter of APA members!

View the Sponsorship Opportunities here.

Thank you to our current sponsors!

Job Opening: Planner at Erie County Environment and Planning

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

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