09/30 Trail Towns: Gateways to Growth Presenters: Carl Schoenthal, Friends of the Genesee Valley Greenway Nicole Manapol, Letchworth Gateway Villages Duration: 1 hour REGISTER HERE With investments from New York State and private foundations accelerating the growth of long-distance trail systems in Western NY, rural communities have an important opportunity to leverage their proximity to…
10/07 Historical Preservation for Communities Presenter: Ryan Jarles, Landmark Society of WNY Duration: 1 hour REGISTER HERE Talking about Origins of historic preservation/beginnings of HP in the US, moving into different levels of HP (Local, state, federal and what their roles are); talking about from a planning aspect how local communities can utilize preservation through…
10/14 Overcoming Your Top Municipal Land Use Difficulties Presenter: John Steinmetz and Molly Gaudioso, Barton & Loguidice Duration: 1 hour REGISTER HERE Every community struggles with land use issues at some point in time. The reasons often are related to the impacts associated with the use, public reaction, or inadequate regulations. Some of these difficulties…
Sarah Brancatella, Legislative Director and Counsel for the Association of Towns, will present “The American Rescue Plan Act: What Your Board Needs to Know” on Tuesday, October 19 from Noon to 1:00 p.m. This webinar will provide an overview of the act, information on how funding can be used and what reporting is required. Recommended…
Duration: 1 hour REGISTER HERE An overview of the Office of Renewable Siting (ORES) and the new process for permitting large scale solar projects will be provided. Additionally, a description of NYSERDA's Clean Energy Siting tools & resources and technical assistance available for local communities that are managing these larger clean energy projects.
Comprehensive Planning with Matt Johnson Thursday, October 28, 2021 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm This free training session will highlight the ins and outs of creating a comprehensive plan for your community. What is a ‘comp plan’? Why do one? How do you do it? How do you use it when it is done? These…
Presenters: Gary Palumbo and Richard Stanton, Ellicottville NY Duration: 1 hour REGISTER HERE Recent trends in peer-to-peer home rental programs have increased the opportunity for your neighbors to rental their vacant apartment for the weekend. This increase in transient tenants has heightened the potential for neighborhood impacts. This presentation will discuss measures to regulate short-term…