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Comprehensive Plan Board

The purpose of the Comprehensive Plan Board (CPB) is to provide guidance and the foundation for the development of the first Comprehensive Plan for the City of Albany, as well as to make recommendations to the Common Council regarding adopting the plan. The Board consists of 25 members who were appointed by the Common Council.

Specifically, the CPB:

  • Developed and reviewed the Request for Proposals;
  • Will facilitate the framework for the Comprehensive Plan;
  • Will ensure adequate public outreach and input;
  • Will assist in the development, review and modification of goals, objectives, policies & programs.

Members:

  • Chair: Daniel Herring – Common Council Planning, Economic Development and Land Use committee Chair; Ward 13 Leader
  • Vice Chair: Michael J. Yevoli – Commissioner, City of Albany Department of Development and Planning
  • Kathleen Cloutier – Executive Director, Albany County Opportunity, Inc.
  • Nick D’Antonio – Commissioner, City of Albany Department of General Services
  • Catherine M. Fahey – Common Council Planning, Economic Development and Land Use Committee; Ward 7 Leader
  • Maxine Fantroy-Ford – Principal, Giffen Memorial Elementary School
  • Thomas Griner – Director, Albany Community Development Agency
  • Jeff Gritsavage – Senior Park Engineer, New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation; President, Lark Street Business Improvement District
  • Ryan Hancox – City of Albany Planning Board; Owner Lou-Bea’s Pizza
  • Chris Hawver – Executive Director, Albany Pine Bush Commission
  • Helen Klaeysen – Social Worker, Community Hospice
  • Carolyn McLaughlin – Common Council Majority Leader; Planning, Economic Development and Land Use Committee; Ward 2 Leader
  • Herbert McLaughlin – Owner, H & B McLaughlin Properties; Retired Superintendent, New York State Correctional Services
  • Louise McNeilly – Deputy Director, Capital District Community Loan Fund
  • Jeff Mirel – Director of Wireless Communications, Tech Valley Communications
  • Sandra Misiewicz – Senior Transportation Planner, Capital District Transportation Committee
  • Dennis Mosley – Executive Director, Arbor Hill Development Corp.
  • Brenda Motley – Instructor, Pahl House
  • John Rosenzweig – Common Council Planning, Economic Development and Land Use Committee; Ward 8 Leader Council Member
  • James P. Sano – Common Council Planning, Economic Development and Land Use Committee; Ward 9 Leader
  • Robert Schofield – Partner, Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP
  • Gene Solan – Chair, Neighborhood Resource Center; Housing and Community Development Project Manager, New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal
  • Karen Strong – Hudson River Estuary Biodiversity Outreach Coordinator, Cornell University/ New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Scott Townsend – Principal/ Founder, 3t Architects and 3t Studios; Partner, Spotted Zebra Learning Center
  • Arlene Way – Executive Director, Arbor Hill Development Corporation