2026 NYPF Awards

Celebrating This Year's Winners

The 2026 NYPF Awards were presented at our Annual Conference. Congratulations to this year's recipients for their outstanding leadership and achievements in New York State planning and zoning.

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400+: Municipalities

100+: Conferences Held

About NYPF

Your Resource for Planning and Zoning Excellence

The New York Planning Federation (NYPF) is dedicated to supporting local governments, officials, and citizens in making informed, forward-thinking decisions about land use, planning, and zoning.

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Training & Education

Available Training Topics

Our programs cover the core areas every planning and zoning official needs.

New York State law requires at least 4 hours of annual training for members of planning boards and zoning boards of appeals. NYPF's training programs are specifically designed to satisfy this mandate while strengthening your ability to serve your community.

Fundamentals of Land Use Planning
Comprehensive Planning and Smart Growth
SEQRA (State Environmental Quality Review Act) Basics
Emerging Issues in Land Use Law
Subdivision and Site Plan Review
Zoning Administration & Enforcement
Roles & Responsibilities of Planning Boards and Zoning Boards of Appeals

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Member access to trainings can be requested via the form on the trainings page.

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