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COVID-19 Updates CE Latimer issued a local State of Emergency for Westchester County on March 16, 2020 and will release other COVID-19 information relevant to the County on our News page. Latest County Updates Read Updates from NY State County Planning Westchester County Department of Transportation Westchester County Department of Planning Print Email The Planning Department conducts a comprehensive work program and shapes and influences growth and development in Westchester County in order to improve quality of life and protect the environment, resulting in more livable and sustainable communities. April 1, 2020 is Census Day Everyone living in Westchester needs to be counted. Do your part. Answer the few simple questions contained in the Census 2020 questionnaire either online, by phone or through the mail. You should have received your notice by now in the mail. Don't wait to submit your answers. All information is confidential. Find out more . Three of the five specialized sections of the department – Land Use and Development, Housing and Environmental Planning – focus on the initiatives that carry out this mission. They utilize the technical expertise of the department’s two other sections – Design and Administration – to produce quality products and plans in the most cost-effective manner for county residents. Activities within each section focus on the pattern of development, the natural environment and ways in which buildings, transportation and open space can be shaped or utilized to achieve a physical environment that fosters smart growth for Westchester County. The department staff works closely with other county departments, elected and appointed officials and staff of the 45 municipalities and private and non-profit businesses and organizations. The work program includes activities that are mandated by the county charter, New York State and the federal governments. 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