Highland Planning LLC

Client News! Governor Hochul is advancing a $500 million Green Chips Community Investment Fund to benefit communities surrounding Micron's Megafab in Central New York. You can learn more about Highland Planning's role in this initiative on our website https://lnkd.in/eWqmA8Pp and blog https://lnkd.in/eMXMXYMP.

ICYMI: We are seeking a talented Marketing Intern to join our growing Highland Planning Team this summer! Find out more about this exciting opportunity: https://lnkd.in/eZb7X88e 😊🌟 #MarketingIntern #SummerInternship #RochesterNY #BuffaloNY #AlbanyNY

🌟 Exciting Opportunity: Central/Western New York Practice Leader 🌟 Highland Planning is seeking a talented planning professional to lead our growing practice in Central/Western NY! 🏙️ Shape the future of communities across the region 💼 Manage projects, mentor staff, and drive business development 🎨 Apply your expertise in urban design, planning and public engagement Based in Syracuse, Rochester, or Buffalo, you'll oversee our planning + design consulting services and make a lasting positive impact on communities. Ideal candidates have: Master's in planning, urban design, or related field 8+ years of consulting experience Strong project management skills Passion for public engagement and innovative design Join our team dedicated to listening, designing, and transforming communities! Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/eZb7X88e #UrbanDesign #Planning #PublicEngagement #Jobs #CentralNY #WesternNY

🎉 We are excited to announce the launch of our newly redesigned website at www.Highland-Planning.com! 🌟 Explore our expanded services in Planning & Urban Design, Marketing & Communications, and Public Engagement! Learn more about our extended geographical coverage, with talented team members across New York State - all driven by a passion for social good. #HonorPeople #MakeItSparkle #EmbraceChange #ListenDesignTransform

We are thrilled to welcome Katrina Van Bortel Buckley to the Highland Planning team as our new Office Manager! 🎉 Katrina brings a wealth of experience from her diverse professional background in hospitality, customer service, administration, and office management. Katrina is passionate about continuous learning 📚 and helping others 🤝, which she strives to bring to every project. Outside of work, she enjoys the company of her three cats 🐱 and pet tortoise 🐢. She is an avid music fan 🎶 with an impressive record collection 💿 Katrina's unique perspective, strong skillset, and enthusiasm will be incredible assets to our team. Please join us in giving her a warm welcome! 👏

🌳🌲 Join us for an exciting Urban Forest Walking Tour to discover the City of Rochester's incredible trees and contribute your ideas for the Urban Forest Master Plan! Our tours will take place in each city quadrant from June 11 to 22. Check out the flyer below for all the tour dates, locations, and what to expect. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/eqxuKBRG. We can't wait to have you join us in exploring Rochester's urban forest! 🌿🌳

🙌 Exciting News! Highland Planning Helps to Shape $26.3 Regional Revitalization Partnership in Rochester 🌇 We’re proud to share Highland Planning’s key role in developing the investment strategy for Rochester’s $26.3 million allocation of the Regional Revitalization Partnership (RRP), a transformative public-private collaboration that Governor Hochul announced this week. 🤝 In partnership with ROC2025, our team led the process to solicit and evaluate projects, advise the implementation team and advisory committee, and craft a portfolio of 13 catalytic initiatives. These initial projects will strategically invest in small businesses, placemaking, and workforce development in Rochester’s underserved neighborhoods. 💼🏘️👥 The RRP exemplifies the power of aligning resources across sectors to maximize impact and build community wealth holistically and sustainably. We’re excited to help drive this innovative model in our home city. 🌱 📰 https://lnkd.in/ezMqtNdt 🗞 Rochester Business Journal: https://lnkd.in/ejYQrtEG

So happy to be part of the amazing team at Highland Planning LLC and excited for this next chapter!

Welcome, Heike Jacob, AICP, to the Highland Planning Team! 🎉👋 We are thrilled to announce that Heike Jacob has joined our team. 🙌 With a Master of City Planning from the University of Pennsylvania Weitzman School of Design 🎓 and a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture and Environmental Studies from Wellesley College 🌿, Heike brings a deep-seated passion for social good and an unwavering commitment to creating livable, equitable, and sustainable communities that align perfectly with Highland Planning's mission and values. Heike's diverse background in local government, land use, clean energy, transportation, and public outreach will enhance our ability to deliver innovative solutions. Her innate curiosity 🔍 and strong collaborative spirit 🤝 embody our belief in honoring people, infusing passion in everything we do, and welcoming new ideas and perspectives. A proud Buffalonian, Heike brings a fresh perspective, multi-faceted expertise, and a solid educational background to our team. We are excited to welcome her passion for social good and look forward to working together to craft dynamic strategies that strengthen the communities we serve. 💪 Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Heike!

Are you passionate about creating innovative plans and designs that improve communities? Join our growing team at Highland Planning as a Senior Urban Designer / Project Manager in Albany or Rochester, NY! With your expertise, you can help us make a significant impact across upstate New York and contribute to the betterment of people's lives. 🌟 Don't wait any longer and apply now to be a part of our collaborative team! 👇 https://lnkd.in/eiG3J9BK