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CDRPC Local Government Workshop Webinar: Application of GIS for Municipal Infrastructure Planning & Water Resource Protection
Zoom WebinarThis webinar is made possible by generous support for the Chazan Companies Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are widely used by the planning community throughout the Capital Region to inventory critical infrastructure, monitor land use changes, and mitigate water quality related impacts. This Webinar highlights examples from communities using a ‘smart cities’ approach to mapping and
Upcoming Webinar: Assessing Green Infrastructure: Kingston’s Uptown Parking Lots
Zoom WebinarGreen infrastructure is an important tool to manage stormwater and reduce runoff. This study focused on assessing the performance of 13 different green infrastructure practices in 2 parking lots in the City of Kingston in 2017. The study included a quantitative assessment of water level and infiltration in 10 of the practices (bioretention areas, rain
CDRPC Local Government Workshop Webinar: Open Streets in the Capital Region, Opportunities out of COVID Challenges
Zoom WebinarCommunities across the US and around the world are remaking their streets, sidewalks and outdoor space in response to COVID challenges. Hear about trends around the country, and how two Capital Region communities were able to quickly pivot and provide “streateries”, recreation, and public art on their local streets. Open street possibilities also exist for
CDRPC Webinar: Aging in Place
Zoom WebinarWith our growing population of older residents, are local steps being taken to ensure that they can live independently for as long as possible? What makes a community livable for older citizens benefits people of all ages and physical abilities. This presentation provides land use planning and regulatory tools to help people in your community
Creative and Resilient Planning During COVID-19
Zoom WebinarThis session will explore creative changes to ongoing municipal planning operations, existing policies, community engagement and the impact on capital and long range planning projects in addition to local economies as a result of COVID-19. Real-life experiences and lessons learned from Capital Region communities will be shared from a variety of perspectives including a municipal
CDRPC Webinar: MS4 Stormwater Program, SPDES General Permit and SWPPP Requirements for Planning Board Review of Subdivision and Site Plan Projects
Zoom WebinarThis presentation will provide an overview of required stormwater management rules and practices related to the Planning Board Project Review and Approval Process. MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) communities are required to enforce NYSDEC SPDES General Permit provisions for development projects that will disturb at least an acre of land, and in some cases
CDRPC Webinar: Off-grid, solar-powered and transportable EV charging infrastructure
Zoom WebinarThis webinar's details are pending. This webinar is being presented as part of a series CDRPC has organized for the fall. The series features a dozen sessions that delve into topics such as stormwater management, COVID impacts on planning, transportation, land use and more! To access this webinar, and any webinar in the series, there
CDRPC Webinar: Electric Vehiciles Off-Grid & Moveable EV Charging Solutions
Zoom WebinarIn the first portion of our program Promoting Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installations, explains the basics of EV technology, reviews the current state of EVs in New York State, and presents step-by-step advice and best practices for facilitating charging stations in the planning process. In the second portion of the program we will focus on
A Tutorial on the State Historic Preservation Office’s Cultural Resource Information System
Zoom WebinarSHPO invites you to explore the Cultural Resource Information System (CRIS). This online resource provides individuals and communities with information and tools to support the preservation and revitalization of New York State’s rich heritage and culture. CRIS is an advanced Geographic Information System program that provides access to New York State's vast historic and cultural
Complete Streets Implementation in the Capital Region
Zoom WebinarHow do you implement Complete Streets in your community? This session will provide a brief overview of Complete Streets and will focus on how to implement these efforts. Examples in the Capital Region will be highlighted including from the City of Watervliet - from demonstration projects, to adoption of Complete Streets policies, to making temporary