Adirondack Park Agency

Adirondack Planning Forum

The 4th Annual Adirondack Planning Forum will take place May 6-7, 2026
at the Hotel Saranac in Saranac Lake, NY


Thank you to everyone who attended the 2025 Adirondack Planning Forum.
Photos from last year's event can be found on our Flickr page.

The Adirondack Planning Forum is an annual conference hosted by the Adirondack Park Agency that provides training for Planning and Zoning Board members and informational presentations about current Adirondack issues, ideas, and funding opportunities.

The conference takes place over two days and includes an evening mixer with a keynote speaker, presentations and trainings, and lunch service. Local government officials, citizens, consultants, and partner agency representatives are all invited to attend.

Register to attend the 2026 Adirondack Planning Forum here
 

Register to be an exhibitor at the 2026 Adirondack Planning Forum here

Tenative Agenda (Updated February 25, 2026)

Track A Sessions

A1: Zoning Board of Appeals Overview: Part 1

A2: Zoning Board of Appeals Overview: Part 2

A3: Revising Zoning

A4: Regulating Short-Term Rentals

Track B Sessions

B1: Warren County Thriving Hamlets Initiative

B2: New York Forward - Chesterfield & Ausable Spotlight

B3: Workforce Housing Solutions — Move-In NY

B4: Community Based Recreation — Lessons from Trail Towns


Details to come.

 

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