Paid City Plan Internship Opportunity

City Plan is hiring a paid intern intern for Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 semester for 10-15 hours per week. This is a fantastic experience for a student with related academic and applied work to become familiar with local and state land use regulations, the development process, long term planning, and the function of the City’s Land Use Boards and Commissions alongside an innovative planning team! Please specify an interest in the City Plan Internship. Apply Here

Library Volunteer Wanted

Do you have skills or experience in library science or cataloguing? City Plan is seeking a reliable volunteer to assist with filing and labeling in our historic land records library. Email us with a few words about your background and why you are interested.

New Haven Climathon for Climate Action

City Plan will participate in a half-day Climathon on Oct. 29. 2022 (location TBD) with Reimagining New Haven in the Era of Climate Change and we hope you will too! The design charrette will include presentations to raise awareness about local impacts of climate change, and workshops aimed at catalyzing community-based action. It is free and open to all. This will be attentive to climate justice issues and organizers want to hear most from people in neighborhoods most impacted by the effects of climate change.  Read more at www.reimaginingnewhaven.org

Canal Dock Boathouse Open for Business

The Canal Dock Boathouse is now open for reservations! Contact Events Manager Erika Flowers boathouse@newhavenct.gov to find out more or to schedule a tour of the facility. City Plan staff have supported the development of the boathouse and we're excited to see residents take advantage of this amazing spot on our waterfront. Read more at www.newhavenct.gov/cityplan

Take the Hazard Mitigation Survey

The New Haven's Hazard Mitigation Plan is being updated! You can participate by taking this survey to help the planning team better understand local concerns and focus on mitigation activities that will have the greatest impact. It is available in English and Spanish or  Link to the Survey Page Here

Comprehensive Plan 2035 Update

Sept 2022 marks the start of the Definition Phase of the Plan, which includes establishing values and principles, creating an engagement framework, and making sure the right team is on board to accomplish the goals of the plan over the next two years. We need everyone's participation! To get involved fill out the Call for Interest and we'll be in touch.

Regulatory Roundup

Want to know what's on the agenda for the City Plan Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, or Historic District Commission? Click the links for updated meeting agendas and access to meeting materials. Materials are typically posted the Friday before each meeting and staff reports within 24 hours of the meeting. Click here for the upcoming meeting schedule.

Interested in Giving Public Testimony? Here are some tips!

• Be prepared! Try writing down some talking points in advance and/or practicing with a friend. Being prepared helps you remember everything you want to say.

• Give yourself grace—preparation is helpful, but your testimony doesn't have to be a perfectly rehearsed speech; the important thing is to share your thoughts and experiences.

• Organize! Recruit neighbors, family members, friends, community activists to join you at the meeting and encourage them to testify as well. If you are not from the neighborhood where the project is located, reach out to folks who will be more directly impacted. Community Management Teams, your Alderperson, and local groups and organizers are some places to start.

Thanks to Esther Rose-Wilen for compiling these! 

We'll be posting a more comprehensive version to our website shortly.