The New York Planning Federation is an authorized provider of training for planning and zoning board members as required by New York State. We provide certificates of attendance for anyone attending our webinars and for those who watch our recorded sessions. Many of our programs are also eligible for Certified Maintenance (CM) credit for professional planners and can be used as professional development electives for code enforcement officers.
Recorded programs will be accessible to members via the website shortly, but in the meantime you can email us for a link to watch any of the recordings listed below.
Please call 518-512-5270 or email nypf@nypf.org with any questions.
Recorded Training Available
THE ESSENTIALS OF PLANNING AND ZONING
Introduction to Planning, Zoning and Land Use
Donald Young, Esq.
Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Preparing a Comprehensive Plan
Kimberly Baptiste, AICP, Bergmann Associates
Understanding and Applying SEQRA
Donald Young, Esq.
Site Plan Review
Nicole Allen, AICP and Matt Rogers, Laberge Group
Site Plan Review Mishaps
Nicole Allen, AICP and Matt Rogers, Laberge Group
MEETING PROCESS AND COMMUNICATION
Enhancing Transparency and Effectiveness in Planning Proceedings
Matt Horn, ICMA-CM, MRB Group
Innovations and Best Practices for Planning/Zoning Boards
Lance Brabant, CPESC, MRB Group
Engaging Diverse Communities and Dealing with Difficult People
Jane Nicholson, AICP, CFM, MRB Group
Working With Elected Officials and Understanding Everyone’s Role in Planning
Diana Smith and Matt Horn, ICMA-CM MRB Group
The Open Meetings Law for Zoning and Planning Boards Parts 1 and 2
Mark Schachner, Esq.
Working with Developers to Foster Investment in the Community
Lance Brabant, CPESC, MRB Group
Communication, the Media, and Social Media
Matt Horn, ICMA-CM MRB Group
CLEAN ENERGY
Sighting of Solar Facilities under AREGCRA of 2020
Daniel Spitzer, Esq. and Sarah Main, Esq., Hodgson Russ LLP
New York State’s Clean Energy Goals and Local Governments
Jennifer Manierre, Senior Project Manager and Acting Team Lead, Clean Energy Siting Team, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
Large Scale Renewable Energy Projects in Your Community
Katie Malinowski, Executive Director, NYS Tug Hill Commission