The Peru Gazette

L-R Trevor Cole, Senior Planner and Nina Peek Planning Practice Lead Err/APA NY Upstate Chapter and NY Planning Federation Lead Liaison

PLATTSBURGH, NY, May 4, 2026  – The Town of Plattsburgh has received statewide recognition for the C.H.A.M.P. Local Law that was adopted in early 2025. At the 2026 New York Planning Federation Conference in Cooperstown, the Town of Plattsburgh was awarded the Pomeroy Award for Zoning Achievement for the Creating Housing Acceleration Measures for Plattsburgh (C.H.A.M.P.) Local Law. The C.H.A.M.P. Law was created to allow for additional housing development in targeted zoning districts and allows for more than 5000 additional units to be built than was allowed previously. In less than a year, the Town has already seen the benefits of this law come to fruition. To date, the Town has approved or is currently reviewing seven housing projects totaling 530 units of multi-and single-family housing.

Town Supervisor Chuck Kostyk commented, “Receiving this award is a proud moment for the Town of Plattsburgh. We are especially grateful for the work the Planning and Community Development Team has done and will continue to do in support of this law. The C.H.A.M.P. Local Law reflects our commitment to addressing housing needs in a smart, forward-thinking way while creating opportunities for growth while preserving the character of our community. We’re encouraged to already see the positive impact this work is having.”

Trevor Cole, AICP; Senior Planner reacted, “It is an honor to be recognized by the New York Planning Federation for our work here in Plattsburgh. It is equally an honor to work in a Town that is growing thoughtfully, and prioritizing people and the homes they live in as the foundation of a strong community“

For more information or questions about the C.H.A.M.P. Law, the award, or housing projects in the Town of Plattsburgh, please contact the Planning and Community Development Department.