COMMUNITY PLANNING

Community planning is the art and science of problem solving in preparation for the future. Whether in a small town, neighborhood, or a city, county, or region, our approach recognizes the power of people working together with a common plan. Behan Planning and Design has worked with communities large and small, urban and rural, throughout New York State and New England to help them prepare for growth and protect the things they care about. We thrive on establishing long-term relationships with the client communities which we serve, and take pride in developing creative and implementable solutions. By linking our planning initiatives with our design practice, we help create a physical reality of making our communities better places to live.

The planning practice of Behan Planning and Design is rooted in principles of smart growth and sustainability. Dedicated to the wise stewardship of historic, cultural and environmental resources, it is our belief that public investments in infrastructure and public spaces must be guided by a community's vision. Public outreach is critical to success. We also recognize that private investment and entrepreneurship are vital to achieving results. As a small firm of dedicated professionals, we enjoy getting to know the people with whom we work and finding the right balance of partnerships to move forward.

Additional projects include:

Dryden Commercial Corridor

Fort Drum Growth Management Plan

Guilderland Center Neighborhood Plan

Guilderland and Princetown Rte 20

Halfmoon Town Center Master Plan

New Paltz Build-Out & Fiscal Analysis

Pittsford Comprehensive Plan Update

Wallkill Comprehensive Plan and Zoning

Westfield Waterfront Opportunity Plan

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