The Long Island Sections thanks to all East End Conference panelists, guests, participants and sponsors.
We value your support and participation and would appreciate your input. We have developed a survey for the evaluation form for the East End Planning Conference, please provide us with your input- https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/EastEnd2014
Thank you!
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On August 8th 5-9PM, public arts project JumpstART comes to Main Street in Riverhead! More than a dozen artists will make downtown Riverhead their canvas when public arts project JumpstART — spearheaded by East End Arts — comes to Main Street in early August. Part of a six-month professional development series, the program was designed to introduce 16 artists to the business and professional aspects of art, such as creating and executing, marketing, finance and budgetary plans.
For any additional information, please visit East End Arts webpage.
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On June 25th, the APA Long Island Section will hold its annual East End Conference, starting at 3:00 PM, at Long Island Aquarium, 431 E Main St, Riverhead, NY 11901(see directions). Please join us for our tw0-session conference with dinner and optional pre-conference “Behind Scenes Tour of Aquarium”. To sponsor this event or to buy tickets, please scrawl down.As an introduction to East End Conference, the “behind the scenes” tour of LI Aquarium will start the day by emphasizing the importance of marine life and environmental conservation and preservation. Atlantis Marine World’s mission is to provide visitors with an interactive and exciting educational experience, and water quality presents the biggest challenge for any aquarium. The creatures small and big depend on it. Joseph Yaiullo Curator/Co-Founder, one of the world’s most highly regarded Aquarium authorities will lead the group on an hour long journey through unlikely places for visitors of the Riverhead’s Aquarium, a vital part of downtown’s destination creation and draw for tourists.
What do the arts have to do with good business? The most successful downtowns are destinations with a variety and choice of activities and experiences such as a shaded place to sit, playground to enjoy, history to experience, art to touch and music to hear, food to eat, people to meet. Art, with its captivating and mysterious allure allows viewers or participants to feel emotionally charged, offering fun and new ideas. Art is a draw for people, a great catalyst in creating a unique environment and a great driver for increasing tourism. It is a “play” in the “live and work” setting. Those who are working on transformations of struggling downtowns are trying to understand the role the arts play in the success of a downtown, and the planning that goes into a successful program. The panelists will delve into ways this is being accomplished in local towns and how this translates to success for local businesses and in recreating vibrancy in our downtowns once again.
FEATURED GUEST SPEAKERS:
Moderator: Theresa Statz Smith, Exec Director, LI Arts Alliance
Susan Dingle, Poetry Street
Marian Russo, Exec Director, Patchogue CDA
Pat Snyder, Exec Director, East End Arts
Seventy percent of Suffolk County’s households rely on onsite systems (septic systems and cesspools) for their wastewater disposal. Those 350,000+ systems provide minimal treatment and little nitrogen removal. The high nitrogen effluent from these systems discharges to groundwater which flows to surface waters and contributes to water quality degradation. Suffolk County has committed to addressing this problem by sewering high priority areas, developing communal systems, and updating onsite systems with advanced technology. The panel will discuss the effectiveness of conventional onsite technology and address the complexities of prioritizing areas for sewering, managing multiple onsite wastewater systems, and paying the capital and maintenance costs of upgrades.
FEATURED GUEST SPEAKERS:
Moderator: Dorian Dale, LEED AP, Dir of Sustainability and Chief Recovery Officer, Suffolk County
Kristina Heinemann, Regional EPA
Sarah Lansdale, AICP, Director of Planning, Suffolk County
Sean McLean, VP Planning & Development, Renaissance Downtowns
Maggie Theroux , US Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of R&D
Mark Wagner, C.E.P., LEED AP,Principal, Water & Wastewater, Cameron Engineering
It is because of our sponsors that we are able to continue to support planner education and scholarships. We are grateful to all of our sponsors who have so generously supported our work in the past and hope you will continue to support us again this year.
All net proceeds fund future scholarships, donations are welcome!
To sponsor this event, please send information (company logo and a company profile paragraph for Platinum and Gold levels) to keiseman@nelsonpopevoorhis.com and mail a check payable to “LI Section” to: APA – LI Section, c/o Kathryn Eiseman, Treasurer, Nelson, Pope & Voorhis, LLC, 572 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, NY 11747 If using payment by check: please mail checks payable to “Long Island Section” to Kathy Eiseman (NP&V, 572 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, NY 11747) Or- Register and pay now by credit card or PayPal, by clicking to appropriate link below
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It is because of our sponsors that we are able to continue to support planner education and scholarships. We are grateful to all of our sponsors who have so generously supported our work in the past and hope you will continue to support us again this year.
All net proceeds fund future scholarships, donations are welcome!
To sponsor this event, please send information (company logo and a company profile paragraph for Platinum and Gold levels) to keiseman@nelsonpopevoorhis.com and mail a check payable to “LI Section” to: APA – LI Section, c/o Kathryn Eiseman, Treasurer, Nelson, Pope & Voorhis, LLC, 572 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, NY 11747 If using payment by check: please mail checks payable to “Long Island Section” to Kathy Eiseman (NP&V, 572 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, NY 11747) Or- Register and pay now by credit card or PayPal, by clicking to appropriate link below
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Annual Arthur Kunz Memorial Scholarship Breakfast
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On May 16th, the APA Long Island Section will hold its annual Arthur Kunz Memorial Scholarship Breakfast between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM at Molloy College’s Suffolk Center at Republic Airport (see directions). Each year, the best and brightest of Long Island’s future and young planners strive for the Arthur Kunz Scholarship, which allows for the recipient to attend the annual American Planning Association Conference.
PARKING PLUS, LONG ISLAND INDEX OVERVIEW:
PANEL DISCUSSION:
Moderator: Jean Celender, Mayor, Great Neck Plaza
Gerry Giosa of Level G Associates
Scott Howell, LIRR Senior Planning Analyst- Parking
Larry McAuliffe of NYMTC
It is because of our sponsors that we are able to continue to support planner education and scholarships. We are grateful to all of our sponsors who have so generously supported our work in the past and hope you will continue to support us again this year.
We are pleased to report that this year LI Section was able to provide scholarships to three young planners from Long Island to attend the APA National Conference in Atlanta: Ryan Soule, David Viana, and Alex Wallach! The awardees will share their experiences with us at the breakfast.
Planning is crucial to helping Long Island become resilient to the challenges that lay ahead, and the Arthur Kunz Scholarship helps ensure the best and brightest are given the tools to succeed.
All net proceeds fund future scholarships, donations are welcome!
To sponsor this event, please send information (company logo and a company profile paragraph for Platinum and Gold levels) to keiseman@nelsonpopevoorhis.com and mail a check payable to “LI Section” to: APA – LI Section, c/o Kathryn Eiseman, Treasurer, Nelson, Pope & Voorhis, LLC, 572 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, NY 11747
If using payment by check: please mail checks payable to “Long Island Section” to Kathy Eiseman (NP&V, 572 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, NY 11747)
Or- Register and pay now by credit card or PayPal, by clicking to appropriate link below
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Sustainable Long Island is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Community Planner who can contribute to our organization’s delivery of resources, services and expertise to municipalities, community and economic development practitioners and sustainability stakeholders. We provide expertise in facilitating bottom-up public involvement, community participation and outreach, technical assistance, education and training, and project management services.
Client and partner initiatives involve a variety of inter-related issues including economic development & community revitalization, redevelopment of brownfields and vacant properties, environmental justice, community health, wellness and nutrition in the built environment as well as food access & equity issues Island-wide.
The Community Planner will work on a variety of issues critical to advancing sustainability on Long Island such as: improving environmental health by promoting brownfield redevelopment and raising awareness about environmental justice, conservation and climate change issues; working to make healthy, affordable food choices available in low-income communities; helping communities ravaged by Super-storm Sandy to become more resilient by facilitating planning and recovery meetings; and advancing sustainable economic development across the region by promoting revitalization and strengthening our downtowns.
The ideal candidate is a critical thinker who possesses excellent collaboration, organizational, public involvement, writing and presentation skills (including experience preparing material for planning-related projects), has experience in community organizing and managing planning projects.
Essential Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge
Education and/or Experience
A bachelor’s degree in planning, sustainability studies, public policy, government relations, community organizing, urban design, or related field required. Master’s degree is preferred. A minimum of one-to-three years of experience is required, however, various combinations of education and experience will be considered.
How To Apply
Send a resume cover letter to info@sustainableli.org with “Community Planner” in the subject line.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Pay commensurate with experience and benefits available.
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RPA is looking to hire a planner whose work will focus primarily on Long Island. The position description is below and posted RPA’s website at http://www.rpa.org/about/opportunities. Please forward this announcement to anyone who may be interested in the position. Candidates should go to the website or the hyperlink in the third paragraph below to complete the application.
Regional Plan Association is seeking a talented urban planner to work on all aspects of community planning projects, including helping to develop and oversee project work plans, budgets and administration; researching and summarizing municipal master plans, vision plans and other land use plans and studies; compiling and analyzing land use, planning, zoning and other data; organizing and executing stakeholder meetings and community planning workshops; and writing draft and final policy documents and planning reports. The planner will focus primarily on Long Island, but may work on projects throughout the New York metropolitan region.
Applicants should have several years of work experience and a relevant masters-level degree. Successful candidates will have excellent research, writing, organizational, presentation and project management skills and work well both in teams and independently in a fast-paced office environment. Familiarity with Long Island and experience working with local government officials and business and community leaders is preferred. Proficiency in ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite, or related software is also preferred. Salary will be commensurate with level of experience.
Please submit your cover letter, resume, writing samples and any other relevant information here by April 28 and note in the comments section that you are interested in the Planner position. Applications without all attachments won’t be considered.
RPA conducts research, advocacy and planning on regional and national priorities including open space and environmental sustainability, transportation, economic development and governance. Our team of talented professionals are passionate about developing and sharing ideas that foster thriving, healthy cities and communities.
We are an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization based in New York City, with offices in Stamford, Conn., and Princeton, N.J. We encourage a challenging, collaborative and fun work environment. We also believe in work-life balance.
RPA is a workplace that values diversity. Employment and promotional opportunities are equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
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The Town of Islip Department of Planning and Development is seeking a qualified professional for the position of Deputy Commissioner of Planning. Candidates should have a degree in urban planning, public administration or a related field and a minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible planning experience. Generally, four years in a supervisory capacity. AICP Certification is required, or an ability to obtain certification within one year. Preference may be given to applicants possessing qualifications above the minimum. Submit resume and references to: Town of Islip Department of Planning and Development, 655 Main Street, Islip, NY 11751; Attn: Richard J. Zapolski Jr., P.E. Email: commissioner-pd@townofislip-ny.govor Fax: (631) 224-5444.
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PLEASE NOTE:
APA Long Island has been notified that the Suffolk County Planning Federation Autumn Planning Conference 2013 additional 9 CMs have been approved and are available for logging (#e.26554)
The grace period to log credits extends through April 30, 2014. There are several options to acquire credits before then:
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The APA LI Section is a Proud Sponsor of the Upcoming Eight Annual Sustainability Conference-“Accomplishing More Together”
Who: Sustainable Long Island
What: Eighth Annual Sustainability Conference “Accomplishing More Together”
When: Friday, April 4, 2014 | 8:00a.m. – 2:00p.m
Where: Carlyle on the Green in Bethpage State Park, 99 Quaker Meeting House Road, Farmingdale, NY 11735
Ticket: $60 before March 21, $75 after
Why: On Long Island, this past year leaders from different industries have worked together to build upon the successes of exciting projects focusing on community revitalization, economic development, environmental health, and social justice. This action packed conference will examine these collaborations, many made stronger in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, and discuss how strategic partnerships have benefited. Event includes: keynote speakers; interactive workshops; networking luncheon; “Getting It Done” awards; and more.
Register: www.sustainableli.org
Contact: Diane Ferraro | 516-873-0230 | dferraro@sustainableli.org
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