August 1, 2026: The final DRAFT of Shandaken’s comprehensive plan is now available for review.
DRAFT COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS
Please follow the link above to read the plan.
This process was facilitated by Elka Gotfryd and Kate Stryker, consultants from the regional nonprofit Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress (PFP). In 2024, the Town of Shandaken partnered with PFP to secure a Smart Growth grant from the New York Department of Environmental Conservation. The grant funded a collaborative and intensive community engagement process and a thorough analysis of environmental, social, and economic conditions in Shandaken. The current Shandaken Comprehensive Plan can be found on our Core Documents Page —

This project has been funded in part by a grant from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Adirondack Park Community Smart Growth Program through appropriations from the New York State Environmental Protection Fund (EPF).