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 […]
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Making 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 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 […]
continue readingGovernor Paterson reaffirms his support for the Upstate Revi…
New York’s new chief executive, Governor David A. Paterson, promised Syracuse’s Metropolitan Development Association he would follow through on the state investment of $700 million for the Upstate Revitalization Fund during an Earth Day speech before before 1,400 people April 22. The […]
continue readingSmart Growth Grants for Adirondack Park set
State funding of $1 million in 18 separate “Smart Growth grants” for Adirondack communities — intended to help several counties, towns, villages and their partner organizations develop plans that link sustainable development, environmental protection and community livability — were announced […]
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