In Central New York, Clay Town Supervisor Jim Rowley is thought to have gained a good deal of credibility both locally and statewide for his leadership in proposing the successful merger of the Clay Town Police with the Onondaga County […]
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Capital Region Sees Little Growth in Cities While Continued …
The cities of Albany, Schenectady and Troy saw little housing growth in 2007 while the suburban towns surrrounding them — especially in Saratoga County — continued growing apace, according to the Capital District Regional Planning Commission. CDRPC compiled US Census […]
continue readingBuffalo Peace Bridge Plaza proposal is a classic neighborhoo…
Although the infamous master builder and neighborhood wrecker Robert Moses is long gone, his approach lives on through some new civil works being proposed today. And very few proposals are more emblematic of decisions that take little notice of the […]
continue readingGeorge Grasser: committed doer with a longtime presence in W…
George R, Grasser, who represents Partners for a Livable Western New York on the Empire State Future coalition, has maintained a keen interest in planning, growth and development issues for a long time. He’s practiced real estate law for 35 […]
continue readingMaking Smart Growth Work…
In order for Smart Growth principles to be put into practice a number of things are necessary, according to George R. Grasser, president and chief executive officer of Partners for a Livable Western New York: People have to be educated […]
continue readingPartners for a Livable Western New York
Formed in 1999 by 15 lawyers, architects, planners, builder-developers, traffic engineers, public officials and other concerned citizens, Partners for a Livable Western New York is an all-volunteer group that works to bring about more livable communities through Smart Growth concepts […]
continue readingMixed Reviews of 2008 Albany Legislative Session
The 2008 Legislative Session came to a close in late June, gaining some progress on Smart Growth issues but drawing harsh assessments from many statewide environmental and good government groups. A reported 811 bills were passed during the 2008 session […]
continue reading$700 million Upstate Revitalization Fund approved
Although it wasn’t the full $1 billion that had been proposed in the 2008-2009 Executive Budget, the Upstate Revitalization Fund was included as Governor Paterson and state lawmakers closed on a budget agreement April 9th in Albany. While its now part […]
continue readingWick’s Law gets a (little) reform in state budget
A long-festering sore spot in municipal construction regulations was soothed a bit in the recent state budget deal in Albany, although Wick’s Law reform advocates are not at all pleased with the result. While private construction projects are usually awarded […]
continue readingSmart Growth Cabinet Is Moving State Agenda
Observers at the second meeting of the state’s new Smart Growth Cabinet were impressed that nearly all of the state commissioners and other high level players who are members attended — and were actively engaged during the nearly two hour […]
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