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Nominations wanted for the 2009 Smart Growth Awards! Deadline:
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2009 Smart Growth Awards. If you have a project that you would like to nominate, whether it be our own or one you are excited about, please submit it to us no later than Friday, February 28th. To read about past winners or to find out more about the Awards, visit our website here. Registration forms and rules for nominations are available here, along with a flyer here. Call our office at 631-261-0242 with any questions. SAVE THE DATE! |
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Smart Growth Summit Featured in Building Long Island Magazine
"With a general consensus that Smart Growth initiatives that direct attention and resources to restoring community and vitality to older suburbs could help Long Island and the region rebound from the recession, attendees of the Summit also addressed state and federal budget priorities which support Smart Growth plans." See more about Building Long Island here. |
Vision Long Island's 2008 Smart Growth Summit was featured prominently in the Jan/Feb 2009 issue of Building Long Island. In an article titled "Long Island Summiteers See Salvation in Smart Growth," the two-page spread gives a full summary of our successful event in November 2008.|
Port Jefferson Moratorium Voted Down by Suffolk Planning Commission
Vision Long Island spoke out against the moratorium at the public meeting, as well as at Wednesday's Planning Commission meeting. Although we have supported moratoriums in other communities, imposing one in Port Jefferson would greatly hinder revitalization efforts. There are several projects being proposed near the train station in upper Port Jefferson that would greatly improve that area of the community. In Newsday, a local attorney named Kevin Reilly was cited as saying that this move would result in more vacant storefronts downtown: "The moratorium could cripple the viability of the commercial zone...You are going to do an extreme disservice to the people of this village." Port Jefferson is a unique community with hundreds of residents engaged in planning. There is a planning board, architectural review board, and other groups that are able to actively work in planning within the Village. One reason for given for supporting the moratorium, proposed by Village Trustees Carmine Dell Aquila and Virginia Capon, is that the Village needs time to update its outdated code. However, in Vision's opinion, the code is actually a good document that allows for mixed-use development, as evidenced by the Village's great downtown environment. In a Suffolk Planning Commission letter from Tom Isles, three major arguments came up justifying the vote: there was no hard evidence presented that it should happen, no alternatives proposed, and no clear timeline for taking action. Vision agrees that the lack of these measures justifies our opposition. Sometimes when there is not a detailed game plan, actions can be too extreme. The Village Board still must vote on the moratorium, but the Planning Commission's move means that there must be a 4 out of 5 vote, instead of a simple majority. To read more, check out these articles from Newsday. Patchogue continues to fight Wal-Mart
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This week, the Suffolk Planning Commission voted down the proposed one-year moratorium on development in the Village of Port Jefferson. The moratorium has been hotly contested, to the point where a public hearing in early January had to be postponed due to over-crowding of Village Hall. The meeting was rescheduled for Monday night, where 300 people gathered in Earl L. Vandermeulen High School. There were 80 speakers and approximately 3 out of 4 attendees opposed the moratorium. 
In September, Wal-Mart announced their intentions to build a store in East Patchogue on Hospital Road. The community is viciously opposed to this plan, which will decimate downtown vitality, and they intend to let the Town know it. Join in on Monday, March 9th (this is a date change) at 4pm when the Town of Brookhaven Planning Board will meet at Town Hall to discuss the plan. This meeting is very important; be sure to attend! Brookhaven Town Hall is located at 1 Independence Hill in Farmingville.
The East Patchogue Wal-Mart Free Coalition recently met with the Patchogue Chamber of Commerce, who agreed that the superstore will be detrimental to the community. Informational community meetings are ongoing, so be sure to check out 
President Obama urged to take on a Smart Growth Agenda
A headlining point in the letter was a need for Obama to create a national Smart Growth campaign, "ordering all federal agencies to examine their policies' effects on the built environment and funding only infrastructure projects which stop sprawl and promote compact community and transportation choices." There is great hope that the letter will have an effect on the Obama Administration, which is already committed to a green agenda. Read the full letter here.Groundbreaking study demonstrates need for stimulus money to be spent wisely
Marshall and Garrick's study has implications for the federal stimulus. While many planners today are in the mindset of promoting transit investments over road work, there is a lot that can be done to improve roads that will make communities more livable and safer. By adding smaller roads to develop a grid-like pattern, people will not only find it easier and safer to walk around, but there will be more street-frontage available for new residences or businesses, which means having places to walk to. More streets mean cars are dispersed and there is less congestion. This "network" approach seems like a win-win situation. The Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU) has proposed that stimulus dollars reserved for road projects be targeted toward communities that seek to make these types of improvements. Rarely do federal transportation dollars go toward projects in small neighborhoods, but about 50 percent of vehicle miles traveled and most walking and biking take place on local roads. As John Norquist, President and CEO of the CNU, writes of the federal stimulus in New Urban News, "we need to work to make sure it's not a stimulus to nowhere." There is legitimate fear that in the effort to create jobs as quickly as possible, the "shovel-ready" projects to receive funding will primarily be road-widening projects that are detrimental to community health and environmental sustainability, despite President Obama's stated commitment to pedestrian safety and transit. Ready-to-go projects on Long Island aren't just sprawl-inducers and it is vitally important for us as organizations and individuals to advocate for specific projects that embrace Smart Growth principles in our neighborhoods. To read more about the UConn study and the CNU's efforts on the stimulus package, see these articles from New Urban News on the California study and promoting street networks. Reduction in VMT continues
A Brookings Institution Metropolitan Policy Program report called "The Road...Less Traveled: Analysis of Vehicle Miles Traveled Trends in the U.S." was also released in mid-December that highlighted the drop in national driving. As measured by overall VMT, the nation plateaued in 2004 and first began to drop in 2007, the first drop since 1980. When measuring per-capita driving, numbers began to level out in 2000 and first dropped in 2005 (note that this pre-dated high gas prices). The most recent yearly drop in per-capita driving was 388 miles. The report mentions the transit-ridership inverse of this trend, including the highest all-time Amtrak ridership in 2008. The trend of less driving has continued post-summer-high gas prices, primarily due to the high unemployment rate and the decline in housing prices, as well as a national trend to try and reduce carbon emissions. As people drive less, the demand for walkable communities and public transportation increases. As this happens, the greater ideals of Smart Growth begin to take hold and influence development. The Brookings report suggests that this shift away from cars might be a permanent trend. Let's hope so! More information about the FHA is available here and here. To read a summary of the Brookings report, see their website here. New Partners for Smart Growth Conference explores new housing trends
Emerging real estate trends show Americans switching their preferences, desiring to live in more compact neighborhoods near stores, schools, and transit. As demand rises for Smart Growth communities, large suburban homes are losing their value. From 2001-2008, in fact, production of single-family homes overshot demand, causing Americans to lose $2 trillion through dropping home values in 2008, mostly in suburban areas. This is terrible news for the economy, but promising for Smart Growth. As the economy recovers, it is likely that it will recover sans sprawl. Arthur C. Nelson, a professor and director of metropolitan research at the University of Utah, told the press that "We are at the cusp of a fundamental change in the housing dynamics in this country, and we're not aware of it." He added that between now and 2020, half of all new homes constructed will have to be rentals in order to meet demand. Nelson's solution for the southwest United States is to convert old strip malls into rental housing units, which would be near existing transit and businesses. "The dead mall is our future. Embrace it," he said. Check out this article for more, or visit the New Partners for Smart Growth's website. |
On the days leading up to the inauguration, the Seattle-based group WorldChanging gathered 2,400 signatures to a letter released to President Obama. The letter calls for a national transformation regarding climate change, and details the priorities that the President must address in order to create a greener America during his term. The ultimate goal is for a "climate neutral" America by 2030. 
Recently, two transportation researchers decided to discover how, if at all, car crashes were related to street layouts. Wesley Marshall and Norman Garrick of the University of Connecticut's Center for Transportation and Urban Planning entered data on over 130,000 crashes in California. What they found should gain cheers from progressive urban planners: the denser the street networks, the fewer traffic-based fatalities. Focusing their research on 24 medium-sized cities, the researchers found that the safest neighborhoods were generally the older ones, with small grid-like blocks and many intersections. These streets give drivers more route options, thus dispersing congestion. They also provide a safer environment for pedestrians and bicyclists. Neighborhoods designed after 1950 generally have more cul-de-sacs and less interconnectivity. Traffic is limited in residential areas and accumulates on main collector roads, which can become either congested or like speedways, unsafe for walking. 
Though conventional wisdom would have post-1950 residential neighborhoods tucked-away, quieter, and presumably safer, this study and others would suggest otherwise. This type of land use means more driving and higher speeds, which means more severe accidents happen more often. According to a European study, when average driving speeds dropped just 5 percent, the number of injuries dropped by 10 percent and the number of fatalities dropped by 20 percent. Marshall and Garrick found that the safer cities in their study experienced 3.1 fatal crashes per year per 100,000 population, while the more dangerous ones had 10.1 fatal crashes. This means a death rate of more than three times as high for newer sprawl developments.
In mid-January, the Federal Highway Administration (FHA) released data that showed the largest reduction in vehicle miles traveled (VMT) since recording began in 1971. From November 2007 to November 2008, there were 5.3 percent fewer VMT in the United States. The consecutive 13-month drop has exceeded 112 billion VMT. The numbers are even greater than during the oil shortage of the 1970s. 
From January 22nd-24th, the 8th Annual New Partners for Smart Growth Conference was held in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Hundreds of planners, developers, and community leaders gathered for this national forum on innovative approaches to economic and environmental sustainability. One of the themes emerging from the conference is that the country's economic crisis is partially caused by sprawl! 
Act Now to Stop LI Transit Cuts
Please call your Senator or Assembly Member now: State Senators: Assembly Members: Call to Volunteer: Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk
If you are looking to answer President Obama's call to service, volunteering for Habitat is a very rewarding experience. You will get your hands dirty and see tangible results. Volunteers are needed to help build, especially in the Women Build program, as well as to help prepare lunches for volunteers. Groups and individuals of all ages are encouraged to help out. To learn more about volunteering, see the Habitat Suffolk website or call (631) 924-4966. |
Take action to stop the proposed transit cuts! Vision Long Island, in coordination with Tri-State Transportation Campaign, ACORN, Long Island Progressive Coalition, and other advocacy organizations, are calling on Long Islanders to oppose the massive budget cuts and fare increases proposed by the MTA. Call your State Senators and Assemblypersons to seek alternative funding mechanisms to fund needed transit services. The recommendations proposed in the Ravitch Commission report spell out necessary funding offsets such as payroll taxes and tolling of East River and Harlem bridges.
Habitat for Humanity is a group that is often heard of in association with an alternative college spring break trip to New Orleans or a high school extra curricular activity. But this great grassroots organization has roots right here on Long Island: Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk uses volunteers to build homes for low-income families, with the belief that everyone deserves a simple, decent, and affordable place to live. The Suffolk chapter is proud of its 
Home Energy Assistance Program expanded
For more information about HEAP, including how to apply, please call OTDA's toll-free hotline at 1-800-342-3009 or visit www.otda.state.ny.us/main/heap/. To determine potentially eligibility for HEAP assistance visit: www.myBenefits.ny.gov. Money Available for Commercial Development
Banks such as Citibank, Capital One, Banco Popular, Suffolk County National, Bridgehampton, Empire, and Madison are still out in the community working with businesses and nonprofits. True- borrowers have to have their paperwork in order. The process may be a bit more detailed and rigorous. Banks may not lend as easily as in the past. At the end of the day, however, banks are lending to commercial customers. In particular, banks are lending more and more with support from government programs such as the SBA 504 and the New Market Loan Fund. These programs supplement the bank’s offering and mitigate the bank’s risk. If you are involved in a commercial transaction in a downtown or other area being revitalized, keep these programs in mind. They are available for acquisition, construction, renovation and refinancing of capital projects (owner user with the New Market Fund permitting a minimum 35% occupancy). They are available for mixed use projects- perhaps a retailer in basement and first floor; accountant and software developer on the second floor; and affordable apartments on the upper floors. The SBA 504 loan program and the New Market loan fund provide up to 40% of the project cost in a second mortgage position behind a bank or other lending partner. The buyer puts in just 10% of total project cost. In some cases the New Market Fund can provide 100% of the financing need. Both programs can be leveraged with programs such as the NY Job Development Authority, Industrial Revenue Bonds and straight lease backs and other government programs. For working capital needs, there are programs such as the SBA 7A (where a lender gets a guarantee from SBA), the LI Targeted Industry Revolving Loan Fund, targeted loans in the Town and Village of Hempstead, the SBA micro loan program and other government related funds. For information about these financing sources which are ready, willing and able to lend to small businesses and not-for-profit entities seeking to revitalize their communities, contact the LI Development Corp. at 866 433 5432 or see them on the web at www.lidc.org. |
Governor Paterson has announced the expansion of the emergency Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), as administered under the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA). The program supplies emergency help to families who are unable to adequately heat their homes during the winter months. Starting on January 1st, 2009, the income level for eligible families will increase from 60% of the State's median household income ($45,312) to 75% ($56,635). There will also be a new $100 supplemental HEAP benefit automatically issued to HEAP recipients who pay directly for heat, meaning that the maximum regular HEAP benefit will increase from $800 to $900. 
With banks tightening credit, merging, downsizing and being just plain picky, many think there is a lack of capital available for commercial development. In fact, there is plenty of money available for development-including downtown revitalization- for businesses and nonprofits. 
February 11th- Weathering the Economic Cycle: Long Island Towns' Perspective
For more information and to register, see their website. canvas Magazine hosts Open Mic Night
For more information, call 631-351-6480 or email openmic@canvasli.com. Lean and Green Forum on Political Climate Change To Be Held February 12th
Panelists will include Ariella Maron of NYC's Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability; Michael Colgrove, NYSERDA's new NYC Director; Emmaia German of Center for Working Families; David Hepinstall of Association of Energy Affordability; and Moderator Marcia Bystryn of NY League of Conservation Voters. Registration fee is $20. For more information or to register, visit their website. Nassau-Suffolk Coalition for the Homeless presents "Have a Heart for the Homeless" on February 12th
The event will also include musical guests and speakers to address the serious issues of homelessness and lack of affordable housing on Long island. The group will be accepting donations of unused baby items, diapers, formula, unopened toiletries, and non-perishable foods. The vigil will take place on February 12th from 6pm-8pm at the Farmingdale State College Plaza and Multi-Purpose Room at Roosevelt Hall, 2350 Broadhollow Road in Farmingdale. NSCH encourages you to hold a drive in your community. Contact them for more information at (516) 742-7770 or by email to gguarton@nsch.org or jking@nsch.org. Free seminar on home foreclosures on February 23rd
Topics will include counseling services and workouts, the bankruptcy option, the foreclosure process, and investigating and prosecuting real estate crimes. Speakers will include M. Yvette Pacheco, Esq., Deputy Director, Homeownership Center, Nassau County, Office of Housing and Homeless Services; Ronald M. Terenzi, Esq., Berkman, Henoch, Peterson & Peddy, P.C., Garden City; Adam Browser, Esq., Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C., Uniondale; and the Nassau County District Attorney's Office, Economic Crimes Bureau Crimes Against Real Estate (CARE) Unit. The event will take place at the Nassau County Bar Association, 15th Street and West Street in Mineola. Reservations are recommended: (516) 747-4070 or ckatz@nassaubar.org. Organic Turf Trade Show February 24th
Full registration including workshops with DEC credits, access to the exhibit floor, and lunch is $65. It is $50 for the exhibit floor, lunch, and to audit the workshops but not receive credits, $20 for only the exhibit floor and lunch, and $10 for only the exhibit floor. For more info or to register, see the Neighborhood Network's website. CNU-NY event: New Urbanism for New Yorkers on February 25th
The talk will take place at the Museum of the City of New York, 1220 Fifth Avenue at 103rd Street. Cost is $5 for Museum members, RPA, CNU, APA, seniors, and students; $9 for anyone else. For more information on the speakers, visit RPA.org, CNU.org, CNU-NY.org, and NYPlanning.org. New Jersey Future Redevelopment Forum: Feb 27
Registration opens at 8am, program begins at 8:30am, lunch and keynote address at 12:30pm, and reception at 3:30pm. The conference is $115 for nonmembers and $75 for members, but those prices will go up after February 15th. For more information, visit their website or email njfuture@njfuture.org. To register, send a check payable to New Jersey Future and mail to: New Jersey Future, 137 West Hanover Street, Trenton, NJ 08618. You many also pay via credit card online. The Hyatt Hotel is located at 2 Albany Street, New Brunswick, NJ. No Child Left Inside on March 12th
For more information, call (516) 304-5480 or visit the website. Asian American Cultural Festival of Long Island To Be Held March 21st
From 1:00-6:00, enjoy free admission to the Multipurpose Room for multicultural booths, arts and crafts, live performances, an Asian market (including food!), lectures and films from Asian countries, a tea ceremony, workshops, and more. From 6:00-9:00, a $30 ticket will let you into the Little Theater at Knapp Hall for classical stage performances by Asian Artists, "Exotic Taste of Asia" VIP reception, a raffle drawing, and a presentation of awards. For 4 or more people, tickets are discounted to $25 each. The festival is organized by Chinese Cultural Programs. For tickets to the evening portion of the event, send a check payable to the AACFLI (include your name, phone number and email address) to 23 Fernwood Drive, Commack, NY 11725. To volunteer, become a Corporate Sponsor, or for more information, call (631) 543-5768 or visit their website. |
Long Island's canvas Magazine will be hosting their monthly open mic night on Thursday, February 12, 7:30-9:30pm at canvas Gallery, 51 Gibson Avenue in Huntington. Admission charge is $5 and refreshments will be provided by Whole Foods. Hosted by Joe Ladanza, this event is always great fun and supports local arts. Doors open at 7. 
Come to the Pratt Center for Community Development (144 W. 14th Street in Manhattan) on February 12th from 10am-12pm for "Managing Lean and Green Forum: Political Climate Change." In this session, hear a panel discuss the public resources, policies and programs that have the potential to dramatically increase the energy efficiency of NYC's housing and other building stock and contribute to the economic development of NYC's neighborhoods. 
On February 12th, the Nassau-Suffolk Coalition for the Homeless will be holding their annual "Have a Heart for the Homeless" candlelit vigil. Community members, groups, and clubs are encouraged to participate: the participation of everyone who cares will make a huge difference. 
On Monday, February 23rd at 7pm, the Nassau County Bar Association's Community Relations and Public Education Committee will be hosting a free seminar called "Home Foreclosure: Where to Turn for Help When Things Start Coming Apart." As so many Long Islanders are suffering the consequences of the economic crisis and are in danger of foreclosure, this will a great opportunity to learn about next steps. 
On Tuesday, February 24th from 8am-3:30pm, the Neighborhood Network will host its 10th annual Organic Turf Trade Show at Farmingdale State College. This will be a great event for any professional in a "green" industry or anyone who handles turf care at a business or home. The show will feature vendors who sell 100% organic turf care products, as well as workshops on how to care for turf without using harmful chemical pesticides or synthetic fertilizers. Workshops will cover topics dealing with soil compaction, organic weed control, soil biology, legal issues for organic turf care, natural pest control, and more. Scheduled speakers include Paul Sachs of North Country Organics, Dr. Gary Brown of Farmingdale State College, a representative from the New York State DEC, Chip Osborne of Osborne Organics, and Master Gardener Nancy Peters. A special lunchtime workshop will be led in Spanish on the basics of organic turf care, presented by Beth Fiteni of Neighborhood Network and Fabian Sanin of Marders'. 
On Wednesday, February 25th from 6:30-8:30, the Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU)'s New York Chapter will partner with Regional Plan Association (RPA) and the APA New York Chapter for an exciting event entitled, "New Urbanism for New Yorkers." This event will be a timely discussion about urban design theories and their effects on climate change, quality of life, and the economy. 
RPA President Bob Yaro will discuss the effects New Urbanism, Transit-Oriented Development, LEED-ND and Smart Growth in the New York metropolitan region and offer his suggestions for moving forward in this tough economic time. CNU President John Norquist will comment on how New York's urbanism positions it for future success and how the nation as a whole can benefit from the techniques of New Urbanism. The event will include case study examples of New Urbanism in the region. After the event, there will be a 30-minute informal discussion and networking opportunity. Refreshments will be served.
Register now for the New Jersey Future Redevelopment Forum 2009. On Friday, February 27 at the Hyatt Hotel and Conference Center, come join experienced professionals as they explain how to achieve innovative, community-minded redevelopment in light of current economic and environmental constraints. Workshops will include Redevelopment and Current Economic Realities, Using Redevelopment to Go Green, Affordable Housing and Redevelopment, Getting Jobs Near Transit, Getting Your Community Organized for Redevelopment, and many more. Lunchtime keynote speaker will be Robert Liberty, an attorney with 27 years of planning experience in rural conservation and compact cities and towns. 
On Thursday March 12th, Long Island Nature Collaborative for Kids (LINCK) will host their "No Child Left Inside: Connecting Kids with Nature" conference. From 8:30am-6pm at the Islandia Marriott, the day will address the vital role that nature plays in childhood development. As so many kids today default to video games and the internet, children are deprived of basic outdoor skills and important creative experiences that guide development, not to mention the obesity epidemic and the high rate of allergies among children. Speakers at the conference will include Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods: Saving our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder, Nancy Rosenow of Dimensions Educational Research Foundation, John Rosenow of National Arbor Day Foundation, and Dana Friedman of The Early Years Institute. Panels will discuss exciting new ways to use parks, schools, early childhood programs, after-school and youth programs, neighborhoods, and backyards to get children back outside. The conference will be filled with interactive events and looks to be a very exciting and important event for Long Islanders. 
Save the date for Saturday, March 21st, when the 3rd Annual Asian American Cultural Festival returns to promote awareness and appreciation for cultural diversity on Long Island. The event will be at Farmingdale State College, Roosevelt Hall, 2350 Broadhollow Road in Farmingdale. 
Break! The Urban Funk Spectacular
The show begins at 8pm, and tickets are $30, or $10 with a student ID. To buy tickets, visit the Boulton Center's website. See the group's dizzying website here. The Boulton Center for the Performing Arts is located at 37 West Main St. in downtown Bay Shore. Care to Knit presents A Knit In: Warm Up Long Island
Please bring your own materials. Knitters should arrive knowing how to knit and purl. You are encouraged to knit additional squares beforehand to bring with you to donate. If you cannot make the event, feel free to send squares to Care to Knit at 1940 Deer Park Ave. Suite 155, Deer Park, NY 11729. "Care to Knit, Inc. is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide hand knit and crocheted items such as scarves, lap shawls, hats and other related accessories to those in shelters, hospitals, nursing homes and hospices." Come as early as 10am and stay as long as you'd like. The Harborfields Library is located at 31 Broadway in Greenlawn. For more information, contact Linda at Linda@lindascountrycrafts.com, Betty at bjvolpe@optonline.net, or Nancy at butterflykiss4@optonline.net. You can also check out their website, which includes knitting specifics, here. |
Tonight, Friday February 6th, get tickets to this unique show at the YMCA Boulton Center for the Performing Arts in Bay Shore. "Break! The Urban Funk Spectacular" is just what it sounds like--a tribute to the unique American urban art form of Hip Hop. This show traces the history of Hip Hop dancing over the last thirty years. The talented cast are well versed in styles such as break-dancing, popping, locking, electric boogaloo, and power tumbling. "Break!" has received sensational reviews through its international touring experience.
It may be cold outside, but it will be warm inside the Harborfields Library in Greenlawn this Saturday, February 7th. Care to Knit, Inc. will be hosting a day of communal knitting that they are calling "A Knit In: Warm Up Long Island." Afghan squares produced will be turned into blankets and donated to those in need, including people at the Huntington Family Service League and the Winthrop Pediatric Cancer Center. 
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