This week, the usual eclectic variety of smart growth tidbits from around the state and nation. Local: Capital Region powerhouse dealmakers say downtowns are key to future developments Rochester mayor announces state approval of land bank Buffalo Metro Rail extension […]

Local: State to rip out Robert Moses Parkway in Niagara Falls. A water main break in Syracuse spurs a conversation on how to fix aging infrastructure New York’s ‘Affordable Housing’ Isn’t Always Affordable Adaptive reuse loft projects in North Buffalo […]

This week: The “Buffalo Billion” plan unveiled, North Country community revitalizes its downtown around food, an Upstate City and a community college wrestle over downtown location for its new campus, and “infrastructure nerds” spend their Valentine’s Day evening in unusual […]

Fracking suspense likely to extend even further…Buffalo eyes new zoning code as key to economic revitalization…Governor a bit of a wet blanket on North Country interstate quest… and more interesting issues from around the state covered in this week’s Roundup. […]

Take a peek at this week’s Roundup. Local Rensselaer waterfront redevelopment begins New FEMA maps doubles the number of homes in flood zones Wilton Construction Growth Bottomed Out in 2012 More Work Planned for Syracuse’s Connective Corridor In suburban Rochester, […]

This week’s Roundup includes stories on the state budget, the eagerly awaited winner of NYC Mayor Bloomberg’s micro-apartment design contest, and much more on changes afoot in the wake of Superstorm Sandy–including Governor Cuomo’s momentous announcement that the state will […]

Boost for huge Adirondack development, Schenectady rising, Governor urges tougher carbon cap…and more in this week’s Roundup. Local Buffalo Developer who developed the Statler Termini has new project lined up New lofts, vacant building, historic district: A great combination in […]

Scan the state’s smart growth news with our weekly Smart Growth Roundup. Local Developing I-287 corridor hinges on building around transit hub, planners say I-98 advocates blast St. Lawrence County’s New York State Farm Bureau for lack of support After […]

Among the exciting news of this first week of 2013 is the big win for transit riders, as the “fiscal cliff” deal has restored the pre-tax transit benefit. Local City of Buffalo may allow church demolition despite Preservation Board opposition […]

Mingle in this week’s Roundup mix. Local Adirondack Development: What Makes This A Park? New York invests big in Fort Drum housing Westchester County Takes $23 Million In Regional Economic Dev. Council Grants Albany region receives the least amount of […]