The vetoes of three bills related to Smart Growth are much on my mind these days. That Governor Paterson vetoed the “Smart Growth Principles” bill is not a matter over which I will lose any sleep. It was a much […]
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Smart Growth Cabinet continues its work in Albany
The Governor’s Smart Growth cabinet met September 16 at the Capitol in Albany, chaired by Judith Enck, Deputy Secretary for the Environment. Paul Beyer, the state’s point person on Smart Growth issues, also participated in the session. Attendees at the […]
continue readingNew York Magazine asks “What could possibly make someo…
An interesting article in the August 24th edition of New York Magazine offers the notion that a couple who relocated to Buffalo from the Big Apple may be part of a trend that can bring a resurgence of sorts to […]
continue readingSignature Smart Growth Issues Hit Page One Upstate
In a Sunday page one story in July, the Post Standard in Syracuse began a discussion of the importance of a revitalized Downtown Syracuse to the Central New York region. The article made extensive use of interviews to answer the […]
continue readingWill Local Police Merger Blaze a Trail for the Future?
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 […]
continue readingCapital 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 […]
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