(December 7, 2011) White Plains is sampling the transportation technology of the future–adaptive traffic signals that reduce congestion and also greenhouse gas emissions. These smart signals were funded by the New York State Department of Transportation and the New York […]
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Environmental groups suing over regional transportation plan…
(December 7, 2011) Two environmental organizations in San Diego are not happy with the regional transportation plan but forward by the San Diego Association of Governments. Using the San Diego Amtrak Station as a backdrop for a press conference, the […]
continue readingSyracuse Common Council votes to give themselves authority t…
(December 2, 2011) In a controversial decision, the City of Syracuse Common Council voted 6-3 to give the Council the power to override decisions of the City Planning Commission. Although denied a veto by the majority of the Council vote, […]
continue readingSmall-town downtown loft apartments springing up Upstate
(December 2, 2011) The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle reported on the rise of downtown upper-floor lofts in villages throughout the Genesee-Finger Lakes region. Once considered only possible in cities–and even recently frowned upon by local governments believing upper floor residential […]
continue readingClarkstown (Rockland County) wins land use planning award
(December 2, 2011) The Town of Clarkstown in Rockland County received an award from Pace University’s Land Use Law Center for its recent comprehensive planning process. Read more in the Nanuet Patch […]
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Chain retailers moving into cities want more transit
(December 7, 2011) Once only interested in suburban and rural areas, and only in those on four wheels, some large retailers moving into cities are now asking more and better transit to serve their urban customers. Read more photo Sustainable […]
continue readingOswego County seeks ideas for shoreline preservation, develo…
(December 5, 2011) Did you know that Oswego County has 99 miles of shoreline? It’s true (Lake Ontario, Oneida and Oswego River, Oneida Lake). The County’s Office of Community Development, Tourism, and Planning are soliciting ideas for these waterfronts that […]
continue readingFailed Olympic bid a blessing for New York City’s Far …
(December 1, 2011) When New York City lost on its bid for the 2012 Summer Olympics, the land envisioned for the Olympic venue construction became available for other visions. Some say the failed bid was the best thing that could […]
continue readingNatural gas, CVS Distribution Center workers drive apartment…
(November 27, 2011) With natural gas and CVS Distribution Center workers pouring into the Elmira area, rental housing in the county has quickly filled. To respond to the demand, 24 new luxury apartments are being developed on 34 acres of […]
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North Country railroad: tourist train or rail-to-trail?
(November 25, 2011)– North country governments, agencies, and residents debate whether a 34-mile stretch of rail line should be restored for a tourist train, or repurposed into a multi-use recreational trail. Further complicating the issue is that trail advocates vary […]
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