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Welcome to Highland Planning’s hub for the latest updates, project spotlights, and industry insights. Since 2007, we’ve been transforming communities across New York State and beyond through innovative public engagement, thoughtful planning, and sustainable design. Our news and blog showcase the real-world impact of collaborative planning and the stories behind successful community transformations.

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Highland Planning Celebrates 2025 Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce's 2025 Fastest Growing Women and Minority Owned (M/WBE) Firms!

Highland Planning Ranked #18 Among Fastest-Growing Minority-and Women-Owned Firms (M/WBE) by Greater Rochester Chamber

June 23, 2025

Women-owned planning and design studio recognized as the fastest-growing firm for significant revenue growth over three-year period ROCHESTER, NY (June 23, 2025) – Highland Planning,

Highland Planning Celebrates Partnership with MIG in Historic $400 Million Albany New York Revitalization Initiative with NY Governor Kathy Hochul and NY Empire State Development

Highland Planning Celebrates Partnership in Historic $400 Million Downtown Albany Revitalization Initiative with MIG

May 22, 2025

ALBANY, NY – Highland Planning LLC is proud to announce its selection as a key partner in the groundbreaking $400 million Championing Albany’s Potential (CAP)

Highland Planning Western NY APA Award Public Outreach for NFTA Bailey Ave BRT and Comprehensive Plan for City of Olean NY 2025

Highland Planning Earns Dual Honors at the 2025 Western NY American Planning Association Awards for Comprehensive Planning and Public Outreach

May 20, 2025

BUFFALO, NY – Highland Planning, a leading public engagement, planning, and design studio in New York, received dual recognition of two prestigious awards from the

Tanya Mooza Zwahlen, AICP, Founder and CEO of Highland Planning Recognized as a 2025 Woman of Distinction by Assemblymember Harry Bronson

May 16, 2025

ROCHESTER, NY. On May 1, 2025, New York State Assemblymember Harry Bronson hosted the annual Women of Distinction ceremony honoring 25 exceptional women within the

Highland Planning is the Rochester Chamber of Commerce Award Nominee for the Top 50 fastest growing M/WBE firm in Greater Rochester!

Highland Planning Top 50 Fastest Growing MWBE in Greater Rochester for 2025!

March 19, 2025

We’re proud to share that Highland Planning has been recognized as a 2025 Top 50 MWBE (Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprise) in Greater Rochester by the Greater

Highland Planning Vision Zero Safety Action Plan Albany In the News

Vision Zero Safety Initiative in Albany Makes the News!

February 28, 2025

Excited to share that Highland Planning’s Vision Zero Safety Action Plan work with the Capital Region Transportation Council was recently featured on CBS6 Albany!

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