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SMART GROWTH WEEKLY UPDATE August 27th-31st, 2007 |
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Bay Shore Marina Visioning Moves Forward; State Sen. Owen Johnson and Town Officials Secure $1.5 Million Grant for Marina Improvements On Wednesday, August 29, 2007, town officials and residents from the Town of Islip came to the Bay Shore Marina to celebrate the achievement of the first phase in its renovations. The completion of 1, 372 linear feet of steel bulkheading will protect the marina, preserving Bay Shore’s formerly underutilized asset. The renovations were made possible through a $1.5 million grant secured by New York State Senator Owen H. Johnson (4th Senate District, Babylon), Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee. Speaking at the ribbon cutting ceremony, Senator Johnson remarked that he was "pleased to secure [this] funding so that these critical upgrades could be made." In addition to the recent completion of bulkhead repairs, the Bay Shore Marina is receiving new decking, sidewalk upgrades, benches, and making improvements to handicap accessibility. Numerous members of the community came out to show support for the renovations as Councilman Steven J. Flotteron, and others who participated in the process, cut the ribbon to the boardwalk. Councilman Flotteron spoke on the importance of the marina and the imperative to create a destination and recreation space for all residents. In May, the Town Board and Vision Long Island conducted a three-part "visioning process" on how to improve the marina beyond the necessary infrastructure enhancements. Through public hearings and gathering of community support and input, a consensus emerged on how to best enrich the marina. The initial repairs to the foundation of the marina are the first steps towards future improvements. Phase 2 will include sprinkler park, new concession stand, beach and recreational improvements, and stronger connections to the area restaurants. |
NEWS US Green Building Council to Hold Seminar on Engineering & Design Principles for the Development of a Sustainable Village The USGBC of Long Island will be holding a seminar about Engineering & Design Principles for the Development of a Sustainable Village on September 19, 2007 at 8am at the Sheraton Long Island Hotel in Hauppauge, NY. The development of Smart Growth projects lends itself to the creation of sustainable communities by incorporating various design principles including New Urbanism and Green Design techniques. Based upon actual "Smart Growth" projects in the midst of a long term policy amendment and entitlement phase, the presentation will walk through the conceptual development of a 1600 home planned village community with a pedestrian-oriented town cneter and several villages comprisd of a variety of housing types with a mix of civic, office, and retail spaces. The Project, known as Repaupo Village Center, is located in Logan Township, Gloucester County, NJ, less than 6 miles to the Philadelphia International Airport. The class is being offered for 1.5 CEU learning units. To register, click here. |
6th Annual Smart Growth Summit to be held on November 16th at 8:00am at the Melville Marriott
Vision Long Island will be holding the 6th Annual Smart Growth Summit on November 16th, 2007 from 8:00am to 3:00pm at the Melville Marriott. This comprehensive land-use conference will bring together hundreds of elected officials, government, business, environmental, and community leaders to discuss the future of Long Island and beyond. Click here for the downloadable registration form. |
SMART GROWTH WAYS TO SPEND YOUR LABOR DAY WEEKEND
Greater Patchouge Foundation to Hold 6th Annual "Alive After Five" Friday Night Summer Street Fair Concerts
Join the Neighborhood Network at a Screening of Leonardo DiCaprio's new film, "The 11th Hour" at the Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington
"11th Hour" producer and narrator Leonardo DiCaprio and Neighborhood Network's Neal Lewis The Neighborhood Network worked with the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation and the Cinema Arts Center to present discussion sessions with Neighborhood Network staff following the showings. On Friday, Omar Freilla an environmental activist featured in the film, and Gordian Raacke of Renewable Energy Long Island will also be joining the discussion. The Neighborhood Network's Neal Lewis will lead the discussion on Saturday. For more information about the film: http://www.11thhouraction.com |
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