ShoppingTown Mall in DeWitt is just one of countless opportunities for mall to main street retrofits A pending market opportunity for small, close-by and accessible housing is upon us as the baby boomer generation ages and younger people demand alternatives […]
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Picture Courtesy: (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) (August 22, 2012) Yesterday the co-chairs of the Regional Economic Development Councils traveled to Albany to share with the Governor and his key staff updates on the progress within their regions. The Governor […]
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This picture is from the Main Street Music & Art Festival in Niagara Falls, NY. Photo Courtesy: www.womadistrict.com (July 26, 2012) The “Creative Class” is now an entrenched part of the lexicon of planners, economic development seekers, and even mayors […]
continue reading(July 30, 2012) On Friday, Onondaga County Executive, Joanie Mahoney outlined an ambitious plan to curb the sprawl that has been identified as a major impediment to long term sustainable economic growth. The mix of incentives promise to financially reward […]
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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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Photo courtesy The Troy Record Every year, Washington D.C.-based CQ Press issues a national study claiming to have determined the safest and most dangerous communities in America. This study enjoys heavy media coverage from coast to coast. Those deemed safest […]
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(June 27, 2012) Following the past two years of progressive smart growth legislation including the Smart Growth Public Infrastructure Policy Act, Complete Streets and Land Banks, the 2011-12 legislative session proved slower for smart growthers. The year started off strong […]
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Via Verde, developed by Phipps Houses Group and ESF Coalition Member Jonathan Rose, is just one example of the green building renaissance that will grow stronger under the new zoning regulations. Photo Courtesy: viaverdenyc.com The New York City Council […]
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Photo: State and local officials highlight the passage of smart growth legislation (October 2010) June 4, 2012 For Immediate Release: Contact: Peter B. Fleischer, Empire State Future (917-443-4248), [email protected] Today Empire State Future, released a report on the implementation of […]
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Metro 303, under construction in Hempstead, Long Island, is an example of smart growth happening in NYS. Photo Courtesy: Mill Creek Residential Trust LLC More than a few local governments have complained vociferously about Governor Cuomo’s property tax cap, which […]
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