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
Economic Development
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
The National Center for Suburban Studies hosts the Suburban Sustainability Symposium
The National Center for Suburban Studies Suburban Sustainability Symposium addressed how our society can survive problems such as global climate change, pollution, water scarcity, and environmental justice challenges. The symposium attended by hundreds of leading scientists, policy makers, advocates and students addressed environmental challenges, the changing landscape, housing and transportation in the suburbs. John Cameron,… …Continue Reading
