Greetings,
Monroe County Department of Planning and Development is pleased to announce an in-person Land Use Decision-Making Training workshop on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at Monroe Community College.
This Training Session will have a deep dive into Monroe County’s housing landscape – explore the data, zoning tools, and strategies that can help your community support a wider range of housing options. This training fulfills New York State’s four-hour annual training requirement for members of Planning Boards and Zoning Boards of Appeals. We kindly encourage you to share this training opportunity with colleagues or others who may be interested.
See below or the attached flyer for the details of this training opportunity:
- Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
- Time: 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM
- Location: Monroe Community College, 1000 E Henrietta Rd
- Learning Credits: 4 hours
- Cost: $50 (includes a meal) – Fee waivers and financial aid are available for eligible participants.
- Registration Deadline: October 10, 2025, or until all seats are filled
- Registration Link: https://cip.monroecounty.gov/train/register
Workshop Overview:
- Topic: Housing Affordability: Challenges, Opportunities, and Local Strategies
This training session will explore current housing trends and challenges in Monroe County. Participants will gain insights into local housing supply and demand, zoning patterns, and the growing need for diverse housing types, including starter homes, townhouses, rental units, and accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The session features a dynamic lineup of local, regional, and national experts with extensive hands-on experience in housing policy, planning, and community development.
- Faculty:
o Jim Yockel, Chief Executive Officer, Greater Rochester Association of REALTORS®
o Ruhi Maker, Esq.,Senior Attorney, Empire Justice Center
o Barbara Van Kerkhove, PhD,Data Analysis & Research Manager, Empire Justice Center
o Susan Thering, PhD, Susan Thering Consulting
For additional information about the training program, please visit: https://www.monroecounty.gov/planning-training
Please note that this is expected to be a popular topic, and there are limited seats available. Early registration is recommended to ensure participation.
If you have any questions regarding this training session or the Monroe County Land Use Decision-Making Training Program, please contact PlanningTraining@monroecounty.gov or call (585) 753-2034.
Thank you,
Yixuan
Yixuan Lin (Pronounced: E-shen), AICP
Senior Planner
Monroe County Department of Planning & Development
CityPlace, 50 W. Main Street, Suite 1150
Rochester, NY 14614
Email: yixuanlin@monroecounty.gov
Office Phone: 585.753.2026