Thursday, 09 February 2023 13:38

Saratoga County Holds Planning & Zoning Conference

Saratoga County Board of Supervisors Chairman Theodore T. Kusnierz, Jr. welcomes attendees at the 17th Annual Saratoga County Planning & Zoning Conference (Photo provided). Saratoga County Board of Supervisors Chairman Theodore T. Kusnierz, Jr. welcomes attendees at the 17th Annual Saratoga County Planning & Zoning Conference (Photo provided).

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga County Planning and Economic Development Department held its 17th Annual Planning and Zoning Conference on Wednesday, Feb. 1, at the Saratoga Springs City Center, bringing together more than 600 planning and zoning professionals from across New York State. The event is the largest industry conference in the State of New York.

Saratoga County Board of Supervisors Chairman Theodore T. Kusnierz, Jr. said, “Saratoga County is proud to hold this informative event each year for planning and zoning professionals and volunteers throughout New York State to learn best practices from their peers. We thank our event sponsors, speakers, moderators, and attendees for helping us grow this conference year after year.”

The day-long Conference included 16 educational and informational courses taught by experts in the planning and zoning fields. Participants included members of planning boards, zoning boards of appeals and municipal staff from around New York State. 

The Conference offered a wide range of introductory to advanced courses, covering a variety of topics including industry trends, best practices, case law update, transportation, land use, conservation, and even a fun, informative “Land Development Jeopardy” session in the format of the popular television game show. 

The Conference also meets within one day of the New York State four-hour Mandatory Continuing Education requirements for Planning and Zoning Board members.

The Saratoga County Planning and Zoning Conference entails a large geographic area with 13 counties and more than 75 municipalities in attendance. Approximately 40 speakers and moderators participated to bring interesting content to the attendees. Additionally, 23 exhibitors and vendors combined with 11 sponsors helped to make the event a success for all that attend.

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