Welcome to the
Department of Planning
The Westchester County Department of Planning
consists of a team of professionals dedicated to promoting orderly development that protects and improves the quality of
life and physical environment of Westchester County. The
Department closely works with a wide array of citizen boards to serve its
mission.
Located just north of New York City, Westchester
occupies 450 square miles and is home to over 900,000 residents who live within
its 45 cities, towns and villages. Westchester's rich
physical environment ranges from thriving urban centers to quiet rural
landscapes bordered by the shores of the Long Island Sound and the Hudson River.
Explore our web site to learn more
about the county and how the Planning Department works to shape its future with
special focus on protecting water quality, advancing housing opportunities,
extending a popular trail system and providing data resources, all through the
theme of smart growth.
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