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The APA NYM Annual Conference is happening October 22.
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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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Oct 8
Transportation Trivia

Join the APANYM Transportation Committee, Young Professionals in Transportation (YPT-NYC), and WTS Greater New York for 6 rounds of incredibly fun trivia! Test your transportation knowledge and have a blast with all your favorite transportation friends!


Doors open at 6:00 PM — Arrive before 6:45pm to:

  • Grab a drink

  • Pick up a snack

  • Form your trivia dream team!


When: Wednesday, October 8, 6 pm - 9 pm

Where: Stout NYC (Penn Station), 133 W 33rd St New York, NY 10001

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/transportation-trivia-night-hosted-by-ypt-nyc-apa-nym-and-wts-gny-tickets-1606677077389 

  • $25 per ticket, includes a drink and light refreshments



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New York State Energy Plan

Join the APA-Metro Chapter Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization, Transportation and Environmental Committees and staff from the NYS Energy, Research and Development Authority for an overview of the State Energy Plan that is currently in a public review process until October 6, 2025.

When: Monday, September 22, 2-3PM (virtual)

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1 CM credit pending

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87864940688?pwd=pU1vvALS3iL25vE3PwWsNaul4mHA1y.1 

The first official New York State Energy Plan was released in 2009, outlining how the state could meet future energy needs, reduce demand, preserve the environment, and stimulate economic growth. In 2015 Governor Cuomo launched the Reforming the Energy Vision (REV) initiative, and the 2015 State Energy Plan that served as a roadmap for this program. In 2019 the state adopted the groundbreaking Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), codifying its commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions significantly and achieve the 70% clean electricity goal by 2030. This draft plan focuses on meeting future demand from electrification, ensuring energy affordability, and aligning with the CLCPA goals. 

 

Presenter: Sameer Ranade, Sr. Advisor for Climate Justice, NYS Energy, Research and Development Authority

Moderator: Martha Sickles, Co-chair Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization Committee

 

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Bicycle Sundays in Westchester

Join the APA-New York Metro Chapter Transportation Committee and airport planners at Arup for an informative session on airport planning, From Train to Plane: Planning for Airport-wide PerforJoin WE Bike NYC and the APA-New York Metro Chapter Transportation Committee for a fun ride at Bicycle Sundays in Westchester on September 21!

Bicycle Sundays is a longstanding tradition in Westchester County where a 6.5-mile stretch of the historic Bronx River Parkway is closed to cars and opened to cyclists and pedestrians! The tour will focus on the history of the parkway and park system, as well as the transportation infrastructure. The tour will be led by Barbara Davis, Co-Director of the Westchester County Historical Society and David Delucia, who recently retired as the Director of Park Facilities for the County of Westchester. After completing the loop of the Bronx River Parkway we’ll stop for lunch in Crestwood

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