Planning & Development
The Department of Planning and Development manages a variety of services and programs that assist the City in land use development, economic growth and neighborhood revitalization aimed at sustainable living.
The Planning and Development Department has a broad range of responsibilities including:
- Community Development
- Environmental Assessment
- Heritage
- Land Use Boards management
- Brownfield Investigation and Remediation
- Land Use Planning
- Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Planning
- Economic Development
- Disposition of In-Rem City-Owned properties
- Long Term Master Planning
- Census and Demographics
Our current projects and initiatives change frequently and can be found on the Planning Initiatives page.
Staff Contacts
| Name | Title | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Church, AICP | Director of Planning and Development | (845) 569-9400 |
| Ellen Fillo | Community Development Director | (845) 569-7386 |
| David Kohl | Economic Development Specialist | (845) 569-7387 |
| Tara Miller | Office Manager | (845) 569-9400 |
| Omar E. Balbuena-Palma | Secretary to the Land Use Boards | (845) 569-7380 |
| Erin Cousins | Neighborhood Stabilization Coordinator | (845) 569-7383 |
| Elka Gotfryd | City Planner | (845) 569-7381 |