Chemung County Planning Department

05/26/2026

Last Call!

05/23/2026

Are you as excited as we are?😊

Ride CTRAN is working on a video series to help increase ridership and promote the benefits of our public transit system.

🎥🌟Check out some of these BTS(behind-the-scenes) shots of our local talent showing their best side for the camera!

05/22/2026

👍Couldn't make it to our most recent Public Meeting? No problem, we've got the slide-deck available for your review!

Click the link here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YTwdYhN0wxx9-2kWlote5Cx4fXYe6jsm/view?usp=sharing

The "Elmira Gateway Feasibility Study" helps us reimagine the main entryways to the City of Elmira, at East Church St and East Water St.

The study looks at "how to create a safer, more attractive and welcoming gateway that works for everyone, drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians alike."

It's through public engagement events such as this that leaders and policymakers seek your input and is a chance for the community to help shape the places people live and work!

Fisher Associates

05/22/2026

Cool! 🥾🐛🐌🌳

🌲 Take a Hike with Cornell Cooperative Extension Natural Resources! 🥾
Want to enjoy local outdoor spaces more in 2026 but not sure where to start? Join Cornell Cooperative Extension Chemung County Natural Resources staffer Jeremy Kraus for a series of guided nature hikes across Chemung County!

Explore public natural resource areas
Bring sturdy boots, binoculars, and curiosity
Visit parks, forests, and nature centers throughout the season
Hikes begin April 26 and continue through August
Most hikes start at 12:00 PM
Locations include Two Rivers State Park, Mark Twain State Park, Maple Hill State Forest, Tanglewood Nature Center, Arnot Forest, and more!

✅ Free and open to the public
✅ All experience levels welcome
Dates subject to change (inclement weather etc) - please check the registration form for most up-to-date times and locations

Registration required – scan the QR code on the flyer or visit https://tinyurl.com/takeahike2026
Come learn, explore, and connect with nature—one hike at a time!

05/20/2026

🗣️ TODAY at 6PM! 🗣️

What:
Public Design Meeting - Elmira Gateway
When:
Wednesday, May 20th, 2026 / 6PM - 7PM
Where:
Steele Memorial Library; Large Conference Rm
101 E Church St, Elmira, NY 14901

05/18/2026

🔍👀

⚾It’s not only baseball season- it’s also tick season!

🥾Step up your game and don’t strike out with your tick prevention this year.

💨Wear tick repellent
🍂Avoid fallen leaves/brushy areas
🔎Do tick checks every time you come inside

Learn more: health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/lyme/

05/18/2026

Today at 12PM at the Steele Memorial Library!

05/11/2026

🗣️PUBLIC INFORMATION EVENT🗣️

📍- Steele Memorial Chemung County Library District
101 E Church St, Elmira, NY 14901
📆- May 18th at 12:00pm

The Chemung County Planning Department and Southern Tier Central Regional Planning and Development Board will be holding a presentation to provide information on 2026 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) grant opportunities. Anyone seeking funding for a project is encouraged to attend!

05/11/2026

This looks fun!

05/09/2026

🗣️Public Meeting Announcement

What:
Public Design Meeting - Elmira Gateway

When:
Wednesday, May 20th, 2026 / 6PM - 7PM

Where:
Steele Memorial Library; Large Conference Rm
101 E Church St, Elmira, NY 14901

Virtual:
Email Michael Perry at [email protected] for meeting link

Shaping the Future of Elmira’s Gateways!

The Elmira Gateway Feasibility Study is reimagining East Church Street and East Water Street — the main entryways from I-86 into the city.

Join us as we share what we heard from the community, along with the goals, strategies, and early concept plans that emerged from the last public workshop.