And now, a word from the planning department

For those of you not on the SDAT participants mailing list... (I'm just back from a week off and trying to get caught up on many things. I have a backlog of posts I'll try to get to over the coming week.)

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Sent 9/7

Hello SDAT Participants,

 

The team members are working diligently on the final report.   As final reports are generally issued approximately 90 days from the charrettes, the report is projected to come out by the end of the year.  The team is using this time to thoroughly research their respective sections and integrate your input to fine-tune Albany-specific recommendations.  Once each team member has finalized their research, their individual reports will be woven together by the team leader and the program manager. When the American Institute of Architects (AIA) issues it, we will post it on the City's website www.albanyny.gov as well as on www.albanysdat.com and send you notification.

 

Because you were interested in the summer charrettes, you may also be thinking toward the Comprehensive Plan.  The Common Council is still openly accepting applications for membership on the Comprehensive Plan Committee, and I strongly urge you to submit your resume for consideration.  A representative and knowledgeable committee is critical.  In terms of the future of City planning and zoning, this is the most important committee on which you can serve. Submit your application and resume, or find out more information by contacting:

 

             Cashawna Parker

             Common Council Staff, City Hall Room 206

            434-5087

             434-5081(fax)

             parkerc@ci.albany.ny.us

 

 

I look forward to seeing and sending out the final report, and hope you consider serving on the Comprehensive Plan committee.

 

Sarah

 

Sarah Reginelli, Senior Planner
reginellis@albany.cy.ny.us

Comments

[Jason Brzoska]

>The Common Council is still openly accepting applications for membership on the Comprehensive Plan Committee

Gotta love that... this is taking forever! I just got a letter from them saying that they haven't even figured out the process for selection!

[Miriam Axel-Lute]

Yes, and this is a good example of why some planning committee members wanted to put timelines and deadlines into the enabling legislation.

[Jason Brzoska]

Why would anyone do anything like that without setting deadlines? It's really unprofessional...

Well, that's one thing I definitely think I can bring to the committee -- I make most of my deadlines and push other people to make theirs.