Picture Courtesy: http://sustainablecapitalregion.org/ Peter B. Fleischer, Executive Director (July 16, 2012) Across all of New York, hundreds of citizens and officials are working on regional economic development and sustainability plans. This intense buzz of activity is the current phase of […]
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Noted urban planning writer Roberta Brandes Gratz submitted her thoughts on Rochester after a visit to the Flower City. Read the piece at Atlantic Cities […]
continue readingDavid Byrne of Talking Heads fame has ridden many many thousands of miles on bikes, in countries and cities around the world. He wrote for this week’s New York Times about the virtues and pleasures of the two-wheeler. (Byrne is […]
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There is nothing inevitable about suburbia. From Independence to President Lincoln’s time, the United States was rural and agrarian. From the Civil War and after, we industrialized, then, we urbanized. That phase in American development continued through World War Two. […]
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(April 26, 2012) This provocative column, part of the Getting There series in the Albany Times-Union, asks if developers should be more inclined or further required to consider transit provision when designing their projects. Columnist Tim O’Brien points out that […]
continue reading(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 […]
continue reading(March 6, 2012) Charles Marohn, President of Strong Towns, critiques a national report–Keeping Baby Boomers Mobile: Preserving the Mobility and Safety of Older Americans–that was published recently by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). Marohn blogs […]
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Fracking is today among the most important issues facing New York and many other states, and raises pivotal precedent-setting land use questions. ESF Steering Committee members Environmental Advocates of New York and New York League of Conservation Voters have taken […]
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More interesting and important news and information from around the state and nation this week. We even tossed in a compelling video for you. We encourage your feedback and ideas for future Roundups! Local Senecas celebrate Southern Tier expansion Lyons […]
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Inner Loop graphic courtesy of The City of Rochester Happy Friday! There’s lots of infrastructure-related news this week, and that’s a good thing, because we’re heavily focused on infrastructure repair and reform. Enjoy what we’ve lassoed for this week’s […]
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