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Local governments can save money by accessing county's planning services The Department of Planning strives to reduce municipal expenditures and improve local decision-making by offering shared services to county municipalities, schools and the general public. We create and disseminate educational information and materials; provide staff support for flood mitigation projects; partner with municipalities on watershed planning; offer programming on sustainability, farming, and environmental conservation; and conduct numerous community outreach activities. Our Web site is rich with detailed, up-to-date and invaluable information to help to guide local municipalities and planners on the environmental and development issues and challenges their communities face. We showcase long-term strategic visions and initiatives for creating shared goals that work towards maintaining the quality of life in Westchester. See below for complete details regarding each of Planning's services provided to local governments, community groups, schools and libraries. We look forward to working with you and welcome your suggestions for additional services to consider offering in the future. If you're looking for other possible savings, visit our countywide shared services section. Service | Description | | Westchester 2025 | Planning and the Westchester County Planning Board have developed an innovative and interactive update of the board's land-use policies at www.westchestergov.com/2025. These policies provide guidance to local, county and regional governments, businesses, developers, private and non-profit agencies as well as the public, on land-use planning issues. Web-based tools and maps assist in planning communities' futures. Local and regional decision makers can utilize the 3-D visualization techniques as they work together in facing a wide-range of evolving issues - from flooding to traffic to housing to climate change. Contact: William Brady, Associate Planner Tel. and e-mail: (914) 995-4769 /
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| Fair, Affordable Housing | Planning offers funding and technical assistance to municipalities, developers, residents and contractors to provide for new, fair and affordable housing development, home improvement funding and assistance to owners of existing properties, and the preservation of existing affordable housing stock. Contact: Tyneshia Royal, Division of Housing
Tel. and e-mail: (914) 995-2404 or (914) 995-2413 /
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| Census Information | The Planning Department, as a contractual affiliate of the New York State Data Center, is responsible for the collection and dissemination of demographic, social, economic and other data pertaining to Westchester County. In its role as a data repository, Planning retains and makes available to the public and municipal governments the latest infor-mation published by the U.S. Census Bureau and other statistical agencies. The depart-ment supports these agencies in keeping local officials and the public apprised of the latest statistical data about the county and region through the creation of value-added products such as the Westchester County Databook and maintaining online statistical information. The department also assists the bureau in its promotional efforts regarding the decennial census. Contact: Brian Connolly, Planner
Tel. and e-mail: (914) 995-6252 /
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| | Environmental Education | Planning facilitates the implementation of countywide environmental education programs, such as the regional stormwater education and outreach program; creates educational materials to distribute or loan to municipalities; and conducts outreach activities. These efforts help local governments meet the education and outreach requirements of their stormwater permits. The Planning Dept. also provides, in conjunction with the County Soil and Water Conservation District, technical manuals and workshops, and model ordinances to assist local municipalities to prepare for and respond to environmental issues and regulations. Contact: Tracy Corbitt, Principal Planner (Planning)
Tel. and e-mail: (914) 995-2090 /
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| Environmental Restoration Projects | The Planning Dept., in conjunction with the County Soil and Water Conservation District, constructs environmental restoration projects and stormwater retrofits to demonstrate state-of-the-art restoration techniques and stormwater practices that improve water quality within communities. This provides real-world, best practices examples that local municipalities can showcase and can require developers to incorporate into their local development plans. Educational signage (many projects are located in parks and near pathways) and an interactive Web site help educate the public about the projects. Contact: Robert Doscher, Principal Planner (Environmental Planning)
Tel. and e-mail: (914) 995-4423 /
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| | Watershed Planning | Planning facilitates intermunicipal watershed planning by providing staff support to work with local municipalities, apply for grant funds, and seek County matching funds. Watershed advisory committees are created with representatives from each of the municipalities within the watershed areas to guide the planning process and oversee the development of the watershed plan. Watershed plans have proved a valuable resource for obtaining grant funding to implement projects listed in the plans. Contact: David Kvinge, Director of Environmental Planning
Tel. and e-mail: (914) 995-2089 /
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| | Flood Mitigation | Planning provides staff support to the County Flood Action Task Force to study ways to reduce the damage associated with flooding throughout the county. The department also assists municipalities in identifying local projects where the county may be able to participate if a county purpose is determined. Contact: Robert Doscher, Principal Planner (Environmental Planning)
Tel. and e-mail: (914) 995-4423 /
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| | Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Resource Center | This 50-acre demonstration farm provides programming, resource information and demonstration projects on sustainability, farming, and environmental conservation to schools, municipalities and the general public. Complemented by 130 acres of county parkland offering diverse wildlife habitats, hiking trails and beautiful views, this outreach center offers workshops in: composting, farming and vegetable growing, rain water harvesting, backyard agricultural programs, preserving the harvest, eating and cooking healthy and, in the future, has plans for alternative (wind & solar) energy projects and watershed protection/rain gardens. Updated weekly, Hilltophanoverfarm.org, is a valuable online community, educational resource on environmental issues and farming. Contact: Lucille Munz, Program Administrator (Agricultural & Environmental Resources)
Tel. and e-mail: (914) 962-2368 ext. 2 /
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| Land Use Education | Planning offers staff support to the Westchester Municipal Planning Federation (WMPF), and highlights and promotes this organization which sponsors educational programs and publishes instructional materials on planning issues for government officials, professional planners, and the general public. Contact: Katherine Eisenman, Planner
Tel. and e-mail: (914) 995-4424 /
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