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 buy coastal homes should their owners not wish to ignore the huge hints of Mother Nature about living near the shore in the future.

Local

Governor Cuomo urges homeowners to consider the buyout before rebuilding on the shore
Syracuse Mayor proposes vacant property registry
Niagara Falls Council now would like to see the Robert Moses parkway completely removed
Big Winner of Tiny Apartment Competition Unveiled
Hudson Yards Construction Ballet Begins
Tupper Lake Planning Board puts off mega-resort vote
Adirondack trail offers hope to the region
A Smart Growth Wake-Up Call for NIMBY-Plagued Long Island
Syracuse Media Group unveils downtown location for region’s newest media company

State

Executive Budget update:
Governor’s press release of the highlights
Environmental Protection Fund proposed to receive an additional $19m
Recovery Remains Spotty 3 Months After Hurricane Sandy

Cuomo Aims to Speed New York Sandy Recovery With Private Financing of Public Infrastructure
No casinos for downstate counties: focus is Upstate

National/International

America Is a Walking Disaster
Looking at History and Seeing a Grim Future for the World’s Coastal Cities
‘La Mancha’ Composer’s Dream: Housing for ‘Nice’ People