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 can be accessed by sending us an email for a link for any of the recordings not listed below.
Please call 518-512-5270 or email nypf@nypf.org with any questions.
EMAIL THE NYPF OFFICE AT NYPF@NYPF.ORG TO OBTAIN A LINK(S) AND VIEW A VARIETY OF THE TRAINING
CURRENT TOPICS
Planning, Zoning, and Land Use 101
Climate Action Planning
Essential Tools for Effective Public Participation
Use of Accessory Dwelling Units to Respond to Changing Housing Needs
Why Active Transportation Matters (and How to Pay For It)
Regulating Short-term Rentals in Your Jurisdiction
2022 NYPF Awards and Information Session
Short Term Rentals
Brownfield Opportunity Area and Smart Growth Comprehensive Grant Program
SEQR Basics Learn @ Lunch
Charge on! Preparing for an Electric Mobility Future
THE ESSENTIALS OF PLANNING AND ZONING
Introduction to Planning, Zoning and Land Use
Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Preparing a Comprehensive Plan
Understanding and Applying SEQRA (NY State Environmental Quality Review Act)
The What, Why, and How of Site Plan Review
Common Mistakes and Mishaps in Site Plan Review
MEETING PROCESS AND COMMUNICATION
Enhancing Transparency Effectiveness in Planning Proceedings
Innovations and Best Practices for Planning/Zoning Boards
Engaging Diverse Communities and Dealing with Difficult People
Working with Elected Officials and Understanding Everyone’s Role in Planning
The Open Meetings Law for Zoning and Planning Boards, Part 2
Working with Developers to Foster Investment in the Community
Communication, the Media and Social Media
Open Government and Planning and Zoning Decision Making
CLEAN ENERGY
Accelerated Renewable Energy Growth and Community Benefit Act 2020 (AREGCA)
New York State’s Clean Energy Goals
Large Scale Renewable Energy Projects in New York State
Land Use Regulation for Small Scale Renewable Energy Projects
ZONING PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
Zoning in America
Planning for Clean Energy
The Importance of Planning During and After the Pandemic