Planning Archives - KARC Planning Consultants, Inc.

Bellefield IDA Assistance

KARC Planning Consultants secured financial assistance from the Dutchess County Industrial Development Agency (DCIDA) for the construction of phase II of the Bellefield project in the Town of Hyde Park, New York. The KARC team played a key role in preparing a comprehensive application that highlighted the project's potential impact on job creation, economic growth, ... Read more

Bardavon Office Building Renovation

KARC Planning Consultants secured site plan approval for the renovation of the existing Bardavon Office Building located at 31 & 39 Market Street in the City of Poughkeepsie, New York. The facades of each building will be historically restored as part of the New York State Historic Preservation Office (NYSHPO) Tax Credit Program. The two ... Read more

The Village in the Hudson Valley

Village in the Hudson Valley overview concept of the site

KARC Planning Consultants, Inc. provided comprehensive Project Planning, Permitting, Construction Management and Construction Administration services for The Village in the Hudson Valley, LLC, a Planned Residential Retirement Development (PRRD) and an Assisted Living Facility (ALF) on a 58-acre parcel in the Town of Lloyd, New York. Planning services includes coordination with town officials and boards, ... Read more

Jackson & Main

KARC Planning Consultants led and managed the team of consultants for the design and approval of Jackson Crossing, a cornerstone project located at the intersection of Main Street (County Route 52) and Jackson Road in the Village of Fishkill, New York. Modern architecture with historical references was a key aspect of the project to provide ... Read more

City Planner – City of Beacon

KARC was awarded the City Planner position in the City of Beacon beginning in January 2024. KARC's role as City Planner is to support the City Administration, City Council, and Planning Board in efforts to update municipal policy, amend zoning code regulations, review site plan applications, and provide general municipal planning services. KARC works with ... Read more

Dutchess County Rail Trail

The Dutchess Rail Trail is a 12 mile multi-use linear county “park” that runs through the middle of the County including the towns of Poughkeepsie, LaGrange, Wappinger and East Fishkill. KARC provided Professional Planning for the Poughkeepsie portion of the Dutchess County Rail Trail. The project included the preparation of all SEQRA documentation as well ... Read more

City of Poughkeepsie Market Street Conversion/Bus Transit Facility

KARC with Fuss and O’Neill provided Professional Planning and Project Management Services for the conversion of Market Street from one way to two way vehicular traffic. The project included the preparation of all SEQRA and NEPA documents as well as the design drawings for the project. All permitting required review and coordination with the New ... Read more

Vassar College

KARC provided Project Management and Professional Planning services for a variety of Campus projects including a Master Stormwater Analysis and Improvement Plan, coordination of Site Plan design and approval for a variety of building improvements and new buildings at Vassar College. In addition Project management services were provided for analysis of vehicular/pedestrian campus conflicts and ... Read more

Hyde Park Town Center

KARC provided Project Management and Professional Planning services for an 80,000 square foot infill design of a commercial shopping center located in the Town of Hyde Park Dutchess County, NY. The project required creative planning design which utilized existing roadway system and parking systems. Design of the site required modifications and improvements to the existing ... Read more