Wyandanch Rising brought together hundreds of homeowners, businesses, property owners, civic groups, clergy, planners, architects, and government officials to develop the vision for a pedestrian-friendly community where people can live in multi-family, multi-story buildings within close proximity to goods, services, and activities not needing cars for everyday transportation. The Long Island Regional Planning Council designated… …Continue Reading
Economic Development
LIRR’s 3rd Track Project Can Provide More Needed Capacity
The Long Island Regional Planning Council has expressed its support for the LIRR Enhancement Project, including construction of a “third track” to be added along the existing two tracks of the Main Line between Floral Park and Hicksville. The project would help modernize and add capacity to the system to relieve bottlenecks that have… …Continue Reading
Garvies Point Project Brings Smart Growth to Glen Cove
The Garvies Point Waterfront Redevelopment will be a Smart Growth, mixed-use community located along the shores of Hempstead Harbor in Glen Cove and was designated a Project of Regional Significance by the LIRPC. The development will re-invent the Glen Cove waterfront and reclaim a former brownfield site, creating a new mixed-use community, including public open space for… …Continue Reading
Ronkonkoma Hub to Create Economic Benefits, Housing Options
Creation of the mixed-use Ronkonkoma Hub, improvements to nearby MacArthur Airport, and new infrastructure in the Village of Islandia and surrounding area, represent a truly unique opportunity for community improvement. The multi-pronged effort involves extraordinary cooperation between every level of government – village, town, county, state and federal — along with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority…. …Continue Reading
Racial Equity is a Key to Our Region’s Growth
Long Island Regional Planning Council member Theresa Sanders recently told the Council that overcoming racial disparities would have a significant positive impact on our regional economy. Sanders, who is President and CEO of the Urban League of Long Island, made her remarks at a Council meeting held at Suffolk Community College in Brentwood. While… …Continue Reading
“Walk Up Wake Up Call” Presentation Makes the Case for “Walkable Urbanism” on LI
The case for creating more walkable urban communities on Long Island is made in the attached Walk Up Wake Up Call presentation. The economic performance of walkable urban models in downtown suburban areas far exceeds the drivable suburban model upon which most of Long Island was developed. Data supplied by the Center for Real Estate… …Continue Reading
