APA New York Metro Chapter Long Island Section

Technical Assistance & Consultation Services for the Site Design & Preparation of a Form-Based Code for East Farmingdale

Due Date:  February 20, 2015

The Town of Babylon hereby requests proposals from highly creative and qualified professional architectural/planning/urban design consultants for the preparation of a specific community driven and market responsive Preliminary Site Plan, Regulating Plan, and Form-Based Code to allow for the development of the East Farmingdale Downtown Center in the unincorporated hamlet of East Farmingdale within the Town of Babylon. This work is being performed in conjunction with the Cleaner, Greener Communities (“CGC”) Program and is funded through the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (“NYSERDA”). Note that the work may be supplemented by funds from Empire State Development (“ESD”) as part of a separate grant to the Town for East Farmingdale. Town intends to utilize a form-based code as a tool for recreating a rich and vibrant commercial node and corridor—linking neighborhoods, rebuilding the public realm, and creating a more predictable process and certain outcome for both the Town and future developers. It is hoped that the creation of a preliminary site plan and form-based code will facilitate the creation of transit-centered, mixed-use development around a reopened Republic Station linked to a regional BRT, and that such development will attract businesses that are economically viable and sustainable, while also helping to enhance the quality of life for the residents of East Farmingdale.

All proposals, whether mailed or hand delivered, must be delivered to:
Town of Babylon
Purchasing Department
200 East Sunrise Highway
Lindenhurst, NY 11757-2598
Attn: Kathy Lynch

For questions about this RFP, please contact:
Kathy Lynch, Town of Babylon Purchasing Department
Phone: (631) 957-7434
Email: klynch@townofbabylon.com

Click HERE to view the full RFP

If you are a new planner working on Long Island or a student of planning (or related field) from Long Island and wish to apply for a scholarship to attend the 2015 APA National Conference, please send a letter of interest and a copy of your resume to keiseman@nelsonpopevoorhis.com.  The letter of interest should at least include your interest in the planning field, goals for a career in planning on Long Island and what you hope to gain from attendance at the National Conference. The deadline for submissions is February 6, 2015.

Wishing you a Happy and Healthy Holiday Season from all of us at the Long Island Section of the APA’s New York Metro Chapter!!

It has been a truly rewarding experience and opportunity to have served as Section Director over the past four years. I owe a special thank you to all of the members and I could not have done this work without the support and steadfast commitment by the Executive Committee – Kathryn J. Eiseman, AICP, Treasurer; Denise Harrington, AICP, Professional Development Officer and Ann Fangmann, AICP, Secretary.

I announce with great pleasure that Sean E. Sallie, AICP will be assuming the role of LI Section Director on January 1, 2015. Sean has been a member of the APA since 2007 and is committed to serving the members of the LI Section in his new role. Sean has more than 12 years of experience in regional land-use and environmental planning here on Long Island and is truly dedicated and passionate about working across professional disciplines and municipal boundaries to create economically, socially and environmentally sustainable communities.

Please join me in welcoming Sean as Section Director and wishing him all the best in 2015!

Sincerely,

Ela Dokonal, AICP CUD, LEED AP, on behalf of the LI Section Executive Committee

The APA Long Island Section invites you to attend a FBC 101 Course. Do not miss this unique opportunity to attend a FBC course located in our region!

Sponsored by:

WHEN: December 9th, 8AM- 4:30PM

• WHERE: Marriott Residence Inn (Media Center), 9 Gerhard Rd, Plainview
• COST: $150 (including light breakfast and lunch)
• CM credits have been requested.
• REGISTER NOW

Huge price discount, do not miss this opportunity!

Corporate sponsorship available, please contact Ela for more details.

FBC 101 is an intensive one-day class where participants learn:

• the basics of form-based codes
• the need for zoning reform
• the required and optional components of FBCs
• their legal basis
• the process for developing a local code.

Instructors: Joel Russell, Executive Director of FBCI and Mary Madden, Chair of the Board of the Form-Based Codes Institute

Instructors combine lecture and classroom discussion with case studies and an interactive, hands-on exercise to develop basic building form standards. Participants learn the basic elements of an effective FBC and the range of contexts in which they have been used around the country.  This course will provide special emphasis on issues unique to New York state, particularly the interplay between form-based code writing and implementation and the State Environmental Quality Review Act and opportunities to use form-based codes in connection with Transit-Oriented Development.

Senior Environmental Planner

VHB has an immediate need for a Senior Environmental Planner in its Hauppauge, New York office. The successful candidate will have 5+ years of professional experience in consulting in the environmental field.  In addition to participating in high-profile environmental/planning projects and assisting in business development efforts, the Senior Environmental Planner will also be responsible for assisting in management and mentoring of staff.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare environmental impact statements and assessments, planning and zoning studies, wetlands and coastal permit applications, and visual impact analyses.
• Review and prepare State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) documentation
• Assist clients with the administration of SEQRA and NEPA processes
• Conduct environmental planning analyses
• Independently perform research and prepare written technical reports
• Coordinate and communicate with internal and external project team members
• Participate in new business development efforts
• Act as a mentor for junior level staff

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Team oriented with strong capability to motivate others

• Must demonstrate an ability in collaborative problem solving with stakeholders, clients, and teammates
• Thorough understanding of technical environmental impact analysis methods
• Must be a highly motivated self-starter
• Experience in delivering expert testimony before municipal boards a plus

Qualifications:

• Successful candidate will have 5+ years of environmental planning experience
• Extensive knowledge of SEQRA/NEPA, land use regulation and wetlands permitting
• BS degree in environmental science, geology, urban planning, civil engineering, or a related field
• Experience in managing other staff members

VHB’s passionate team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers provides consulting services to clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as to federal, state and local governments. Ranked 76^th in the nation among top design firms by ENR, VHB partners with clients from 22 offices along the east coast to improve mobility and enhance communities while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.

VHB provides a challenging, fun, and rewarding work environment. Our staff enjoy opportunities to grow professionally and work on challenging and interesting projects. Our dynamic, people-centric organization focuses on a culture of collaboration, personal development, and developing lasting relationships both inside and outside of our firm.

VHB is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. VHB ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. VHB Participates in the E-verify employment authorization program.  Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Nelson, Pope & Voorhis, LLC (NP&V) is an environmental and planning consulting firm located in Melville, Long Island, New York.  NP&V effectively serves clients in complex environmental project management and planning consulting.  The firm utilizes top quality management, professional staffing and resources, as well as our vast collective experience to serve private and municipal clients on Long Island and within the New York Metropolitan Area in all aspects of land use planning and environmental analysis.  NP&V works collaboratively with our affiliated civil engineering, survey, and architectural firms and we have a dedicated and diverse staff with a multitude of skills and interests which results in a dynamic work environment, team collaborative efforts, and high quality products.  Our Environmental & Community Planning Division has a diverse range of projects, including Blueway Trail design, downtown revitalization studies and other long range regional planning efforts, niche market and branding, Brownfield Opportunity Area studies, LWRPs, and Economic & Market Trend studies.  In addition, the division provides grant writing and administration and municipal review services for a number of Long Island towns & incorporated villages.

For information about NP&V, please visit www.nelsonpopevoorhis.com.

NP&V is seeking an experienced planner to join our Environmental & Community Planning Division.  The individual must have an in-depth knowledge of planning principles and the ability to formulate and communicate realistic solutions to complex land use and zoning issues both visually and in written form.  The ideal candidate will have outstanding graphic capabilities, and the ability to produce high quality graphic products to support narrative in planning documents and bring planning concepts/recommendations to life.

The position requires:

• Broad planning experience that includes a number of the following: project management, long range planning projects, build out analyses, site development, brownfield redevelopment, site feasibility and zoning analyses, municipal review of site plans and subdivisions, creation and/or application of design guidelines, principles of sustainable design, and knowledge of NY State environmental laws and procedures.
• Demonstrated graphic skills (including proficiency with the use of state of the art graphic, photographic, design and other artistic techniques and technologies including Adobe Creative Suite, Google Sketch Up, and/or others).
• Ability to analyze and apply municipal zoning codes.
• Understanding of government processes on various levels (Long Island municipalities, NY State, and federal).
• Excellent writing skills.
• Experience and comfort with public speaking and demonstrated presentation skills.

Specific Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree in urban planning, architecture or related field and a minimum of five years of full time professional planning experience.  Experience with the preparation of demographic analysis, fiscal, economic and market trends analyses a plus.  Membership in a professional organization (APA, AIA or other) and AICP certification preferred.

How to apply:

Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, graphic product samples, writing samples, and salary history/requirements to the management team at npv2@nelsonpopevoorhis.com.  Nelson, Pope & Voorhis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

October 2 & 3

• 19^th Annual Pine Barrens Research Forum at Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY

October 3

• APA LI Section’s Walking Tour: Brookhaven Rail Terminal starting at 2pm. 

October 20

• Destination LI: Economic Development & Infrastructure Summit, 11am-4:30pm, Crest Hollow Country Club

October 21

• Suffolk County Autumn Planning Federation Conference 2014 starting 3pm, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Berkner Hall, Upton

October 22

• Saving Money with Energy Efficient Lighting- New Technology and Designs  1:00 – 4:00 pm at Sustainability Institute at Molloy College, 7180 Republic Airport, Farmingdale

Event is to identify and garner support for specific strategic and implementable initiatives to foster essential economic development, job creation and improved quality of life on Long Island with a specific focus on the region’s infrastructure needs.

CM credits request in progress.

For more information and registration visit DestinationLI.org

The APA LI Section invites you on a special behind-the-scenes tour of the Brookhaven Rail Terminal on

Friday October 3, 2014  starting at 2pm.

Participants will be taken on a small group tour of the facility which will highlight the movement of freight in our region.

The Terminal is located at 205 Sills Road, Yaphank, NY 11980.

 Light snacks and refreshments to be provided.

Participants are asked to dress appropriately for an active facility, safety vests will be provided on site. We will meet at the white tent on site, participants must stop and get a pass at the guard booth upon arrival.

Please RSVP for the Tour by Wednesday October 1st to

Ann S. Fangmann, AICP afangmann@db-eng.com, space is limited.

Hope to see you there!

Visit http://www.brookhavenrailterminal.com/ for more information.