Take a browse of this week’s select collection of smart growth stories from around the state! Local/Regional: Newburgh City Council approves creation of a land bank IDA reform proposed in Erie County Cities considering uses for aged industrial plants Lawsuit […]
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Controversial commercial development proposed for site of hi…
(March 19, 2012) A developer is proposing a 43,000 square foot commercial development for the site of a historic church in Watervliet. The development would mean the demolition of the church, rectory, and other buildings, including adjacent row houses. Remarkably […]
continue readingNew housing and retail to boost downtown Yonkers
(March 19, 2012) Through a public and private partnership, downtown Yonkers will be getting loft-style apartments and retail in a mixed-use development. This project reflects the priority of both government and developers to provide a range of housing options in […]
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Smart Growth Roundup for the Week of March 12, 2012
Perhaps a bit ironically, our Smart Growth Roundup this week is all over the map. Get up to speed on land use and development happenings from New York and beyond. As always, we encourage your suggestions for stories and issues […]
continue reading“Region can be ready for smart growth”
(March 13, 2012) Pace University’s John Nolon, the state’s preeminent land use expert, writes at lohud.com about how the region can maximize its potential for smart growth and sustainable development; he delves into the Tappan Zee Bridge, regional economic development […]
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Warwick (Orange County) shows what’s possible
In an effort to raise the spirits of smart growth advocates, many who frequently witness the conflicts between neighboring municipalities, we present to you a refreshing case study of a town and village working collectively over the decades with its […]
continue readingSenate-passed federal transportation bill applauded by smart…
(March 14, 2012) Transportation for America, a leading national advocate for smart growth and transportation reform for sustainable development and communities, has applauded the federal transportation bill adopted by the U.S. Senate.T4America’s director James Corless summed up the Senate’s work […]
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Six new hotels in Chemung County in the works to serve PA fr…
(Mach 13, 2012) To accommodate the demands of a crush of natural gas industry employees across the border in northern Pennsylvania, Chemung County is moving no less than six new franchise hotels through its development pipeline. This is an astonishing […]
continue readingSuffolk County creates land bank
(March 13, 2012) Suffolk County on Long Island has taken advantage of the new Land Bank Authority law and formally approved a land bank to give local government more control and creativity as they address vacant and abandoned properties. Read […]
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Western New York regional council retains Brookings to advis…
(March 13, 2012) The Western New York Regional Economic Development Council has retained the Brookings Institution’s Metropolitan Policy Program to advise their work to best employ the $1 billion economic stimulus funding granted the region from the state. Brookings’ Bruce […]
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