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A Tale of Two Projects: Lighthouse versus Yaphank In Nassau... It's all about the Lighthouse right now! Don't forget to come to the public hearing on Tuesday, August 4th at 9:30am at Hofstra.
After over 200 community meetings, multiple years of design review, and support from numerous community and business leaders, the Lighthouse project is about to embark on a public hearing on August 4th. Kudos go out to project developers Charles Wang and Scott Rechler, Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray, and Councilwoman Dot Goosby for handling the process and the varying County and State officials who have been supportive of the project. Last week, Senator Charles Schumer voiced support for the project and this week, Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy and Governor David Paterson stepped up to help move the project forward.
Vision Long Island encourages Nassau residents to participate in the Lighthouse project in any number of ways.
Attached is a link to a video interview (part 1 and part 2) with Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray who lays out information about the Town process and the review of the project. We have attached the link to the Lighthouse proposal so you can review the important details of the project. This project is the premier Smart Growth plan on Long Island and deserves wide support. Attached is Vision's letter of support and our testimony for the hearing itself will be online shortly. See last Monday's e-blast for more on this project. Then in Suffolk...
On Tuesday night, a news conference was held for the project at the former Suffolk Infirmary in Yaphank, where County Executive Levy announced the project's builders. Katter Development Company and The Beechwood Organization, or, The Legacy Village Real Estate Group.
There has been quite a strong response to the project. Here are some reactions:
Johan McConnell, President of the South Yaphank Civic Association, said "It is going to ruin the rural character of Yaphank." County Executive Steve Levy added that vocal opponents are "naysayers that might have axes to grind.”
In efforts to sound a little bit less biased, we must mention the strong track record of both developers in creating good projects in Long Island. The Beechwood Organization recently completed Arverne by the Sea, which includes six distinct neighborhoods overlooking the Atlantic Ocean at the Rockaway peninsula. Katter Development has proposals for downtown Port Jefferson and Riverhead. Kent Katter of Katter Development Company provided these supportive words to Vision, stressing Long Island's young adult population and the alternative energy research park: “I cannot stress the importance of stopping the mass exodus of our educated 20 to 30 year olds off the Island. If the current trend continues, we will be without a professional workforce in the very near future. The recent college graduate or young adult who has an $80,000 plus job on Long Island are being forced back into their parent’s homes, illegal basement apartments or into high priced rental complexes because they simply cannot afford to buy a home on Long Island. The reasonably priced Home Ownership opportunities at Legacy Village, will allow our children to move out of the basement, stop renting and create wealth through home ownership. The need is now for our sons and daughters, with affordable home ownership we can stop the brain drain and allow our future professional workforce a chance to put down “roots” here on Long Island”. “The Legacy Village Alternative Energy Research and Development Park has the potential to become Long Island’s greatest contribution to eliminating our nations’ dependence on fossil fuels since the Grumman Company helped put a man on the moon. By working in concert with Brookhaven National Lab, Stony Brook University and LIPA we have a terrific opportunity to be at the cutting edge of new alternative energy technologies. I believe this inherent advantage will allow the companies manufacturing Alternative Energy Products to stay ahead of the competition expand their operations and create more and more jobs right here on Long Island.” For this project to move forward, Suffolk County must declare the area surplus property (some would argue this had to happen before Levy's proposal came out). Once the County approves it, the Town of Brookhaven must go through the PDD application process for rezoning. To date the Town of Brookhaven has yet to officially see the plans.
Read the full article here. According to Long Island Business News:
Read the full article here. Final thoughts From here, all we can say is that a radical redesign is in order. It is a complete 180 from the planning work in Nassau and the Town of Hempstead with the Lighthouse project, where community input shaped the proposal. Looking forward to the Lighthouse hearing on Tuesday! |
New details include a rally/march before the hearing. Starting at 8:00 on Tuesday morning, the "Just Build It!" rally and march at the Nassau Coliseum will include leaders from the surrounding communities, labor, as well as fans and supporters of the project. The rally will be held in Lot 8 of the Nassau Coliseum and feature special guest speakers which will include Islanders owner Charles Wang, Islanders Alumni players and local elected officials. Islanders forwards Josh Bailey and Joel Rechlicz will be on site meeting and greeting fans and supporting the Lighthouse project. At 8:45 the rally will conclude and everyone will march from Lot 8 to the Adams Playhouse for the 9:30 start of the public hearing. “Just Build It!” T-shirts will be available for the first 2,000 people in attendance. Parking will be free at the Coliseum.
There is rarely widespread support for development on Long Island. When there is, somebody must be doing something right.
The most important acknowledgement goes out to the community leaders, local Chambers of Commerce, Civic Associations and other members who have gone to many meetings, analyzed facts, and who have been extremely thoughtful about this project and its impact on the future of Central Nassau as well as their own communities. Quite frankly, we have not seen this level of public process for any project on Long Island.
You might be living under a rock if you haven't heard a mention of the Yaphank project this week. You could say the project has been off to a rocky start. County Executive Steve Levy's plan for a Yaphank County Center, now dubbed Legacy Village, has been in negotiation for over two years. The new, 247-acre, $400 million community would include: 1,000 units of housing, an indoor and outdoor sports and entertainment complex with 5,500 and 5,000 seats, a 90-room hotel, four restaurants, a 95-acre alternative energy research and development center with a four-megawatt solar plant to generate power for the complex, and 75,000 square feet of office and retail space. The 1,000 housing units, scaled down from an earlier proposal of 2,000 units, would include one and two-bedroom town houses and condos, and about 80% of the units would be sold as affordable housing. These units would be priced between $195,000 and $290,000, with rents at $800 a month. The proposal could generate $5.5 million in tax revenue, including $3 million for the Longwood School District. The housing will add about 100 children. 
Madness ensued at the meeting. Dozens of community members came out with signs to protest the project. Rumor has it a man with a pacemaker was arrested for hitting a police officer with his sign (a la the "Hairspray" movie) and words were flying such as "You can't have signs in this room; This is a private press conference; We will have to take your signs," and responses including "Our attorney is here and says that you cannot touch us if we are not disturbing the peace; We are legally allowed to hold signs; This is a public place and a public building -- which by the way our tax dollars have paid for; If you lay a hand on us, we will sue you personally." There was great laughter at the concept of a press conference as a private meeting! Some of the signs included "Levy's dream is the Carmans River Nightmare," "Levytown, A River Killer," "A Plume in Levy's Cap? NO!! Just another toxic plume headed to the Carmans," "Levy's FOLLY -- call Steve where there are no more fish and a dead river and Bay" -- with a drawing of two dead fish (native brook trout) and caption "Something stinks," "Levy's replaceable, The Carmans River is NOT." (Thanks to Karen Blumer for some of these observations). 
Suffolk County Legislator Kate Browning is "very concerned" that a 1,000 unit project will overwhelm the historic Yaphank hamlet. "The population of Yaphank now is about 1,000 and this project will double that."
Then there's the economic argument. A few hours after Levy announced the development team, competing developers AvalonBay came out and called the project economically unsustainable. Matt Whalen, AvalonBay's Vice President, told |
Stimulus Boosts Glen Cove Ferry; other projects
Read more in the Governor's Press Release, and learn more about the Glen Cove Ferry here. Cash For Clunkers Program a Big Hit
The premise of the program begs some skepticism, however. How is this financially possible? The $1 billion government program has a lot of caveats--car must be less than 25 years old, must get 18 miles per gallon or less, etc.--but it is accelerating rapidly. The program started on Friday, July 24th, and as of Wednesday, about 10%, or $96 million, of credits were allocated for 22,782 vehicles, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. U.S. Representative Candice Miller said that "It appears that these funds could actually run out in a matter of weeks." She has advocated for a funding boost, adding "Having this program last for only a few weeks would limit this program's potential and disenfranchise a number of consumers who wish to take advantage of the program by turning in their inefficient vehicle for a new, more fuel efficient model. This program has the possibility to truly jumpstart our economy." Time will tell how the program plays out in the market, but the concept is a dream for both economists and environmentalists. So trade in that truck for a hybrid! Some companies may match the federal vouchers, so do some research if you think you might be able to participate. Act quickly though, time is running out! |
We've got to commend the federal government on this one. Cash for Clunkers, officially called CARS (Car Allowance Rebate System), essentially lets you trade in your fuel inefficient vehicle to a dealer, who sends the gas guzzler to be chopped up for parts. Meanwhile, the federal government gives you a $3,500-4,500 voucher to purchase a environmentally-friendly car from one of the country's struggling auto companies|
Senator Gillibrand Unveils Plan to Invest in New York Infrastructure
"America needs a long term strategy for investment in broadband, health care IT and traditional infrastructure like roads and bridges," Senator Gillibrand said. "Here in New York we have aging roads and bridges, and lack of new infrastructure is holding back our economic growth. It is vital that we connect rural families and businesses to the rest of the world with high-speed Internet, reduce costs and save lives through health IT, and make critical upgrades to transportation systems across New York." The plan identifies 61 priority transportation projects across New York State, which includes:
In order to improve long term infrastructure funding, Senator Gillibrand is working on the National Infrastructure Bank Act. The act will create the National Infrastructure Bank, an independent government entity to evaluate and finance infrastructure projects. The Rural Broadband Initiative Act is also part of the plan. The initiative will streamline and improve the broadband grant programs, helping to connect underserved rural areas with internet access. A complete list of infrastructure projects that are part of Senator Gillibrand’s plan can be found here. Enhanced Historic Preservation Tax Credit
Sponsored by Assemblyman Sam Hoyt, D-Buffalo, and Senator David Valesky, D-Oneida, the legislation provides more effective incentives for developers and municipalities seeking to rehabilitate historic properties. The benefits of promoting historic preservation are significant. Preservation efforts create jobs, attract small businesses, increase property values, and help historic neighborhoods maintain their culture and character. Governor Paterson aptly put it: "The enhanced Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit will breathe new life into the State's historic downtown areas while creating jobs and revitalizing the economy." An economic impact study conducted by HR&A Advisors of New York predicts that the enhanced rehabilitation tax credit will spur over $500 million dollars of economic activity in New York State and create some 2,000 jobs over its five-year lifespan. The act will take effect on January 1, 2010. For more on the enhanced Historic Preservation Tax Credit, see the Governor's press release here, or for the New York State Historic Preservation Office, go here. Offshore Wind Collaborative Releases RFI
The LI-NYC Offshore Wind Project is a collaborative group consisting LIPA, NYPA, Con Edison, New York City, NYSERDA, the MTA, and the Port Authority of NY and NJ. The group has also created a new website to keep everyone informed on the progress of the project. The RFI is available on the site. The offshore wind project gained traction with Governor Paterson's Renewable Energy Task Force, as well as his "45 by 15" program for New York State to have 45% renewable energy by 2015. "We're pleased to join with LIPA and ConEdison to bring NYPA's expertise and resources to the table for this ambitious offshore wind project," said New York Power Authority President and CEO Richard Kessel. "The project will help meet Governor Paterson's '45 by 15' goal for the use of renewable energy resources to help reduce our national dependence on foreign oil and produce clean electricity with the winds right off our own shores." VHB Profiled in NY Real Estate Journal
VHB Engineering, Surveying, and Landscape Archeitecture, P.C., run by Theresa Elkowitz and Robert Eschbacher, is a merger of former organizations Eschbacher VHB (itself a merger of Eschbacher Engineering and VHB), and Freudenthal & Elkowitz Consulting Group. VHB is associated with Massachusetts-based Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc, a firm that offers integrated transportation, land development, and environmental services. VHB provided integrated transportation planning and traffic engineering services, as well as a comprehensive environmental review as required by SEQRA, for the Lighthouse project at the Nassau Coliseum. They have provided similar services for the Heartland Town Square proposal in Brentwood, plus Molloy College, the Village of Patchogue, and more. Along with the Town of Brookhaven, they took home a 2009 Smart Growth Award for transportation choices within the Ronkonkoma Hub project, which the article mentions. |
Months of discussing how to grow New York's local economies have culminated in Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's comprehensive plan to invest in New York infrastructure. The plan identifies priority transportation projects, provides long term funding for roads and bridges, and expands broadband access as well health information technology throughout the state. 
This Wednesday marked a milestone for historic preservation. Governor David A. Paterson signed legislation which greatly improves the existing but underutilized New York State Historic Preservation Tax Credit.
The Long Island-New York City Offshore Wind Collaborative has released a Request for Information (RFI) to gauge interest in developing an offshore wind project 13 miles off the south shore of the Rockaway Peninsula in the Atlantic Ocean. The project could be the largest offshore wind farm in the country, offering 350 megawatts of generation, with the ability to expand to 700 megawatts. The RFI is expected to be a precursor to a Request for Proposals (RFP) for release by the end of 2009. The RFP would solicit proposals from private development groups to build the project and sell the clean energy it produces.
VHB and its affiliate organizations have a long history of working toward improving the face of Long Island through engineering and environmental services. The company and its work were highlighted in the most recent issue of the NY Real Estate Journal.|
Downtowns Thrive with Outdoor Dining
Northport Village Trustee Tom Kehoe said, “I have heard nothing but positive and appreciative responses from the restaurateurs, and other merchants have seen a nice increase in pedestrian traffic. We had a rainy June, of course, but since then the tables have been crowded. Outdoor seating gives people another thing to do in the village.” Similarly, the Town of Southampton recently adopted legislation to allow sidewalk dining in the hamlets of Bridgehampton, Hampton Bays, Water Mill, and East Quogue (the incorporated Villages of Southampton and Sag Harbor already allowed outdoor dining). Southampton Town Councilman Chris Nuzzi, who co-sponsored the bill, said, “The idea was brought to me, and it hadn’t been suggested before. With the changing economy, there is more thinking outside the box to come up with ways for establishments to attract more business and provide different dining experiences.” In Glen Cove, the city in recent years began promoting outdoor dining. The owner of La Bussola, an Italian restaurant in downtown Glen Cove, said "The city encouraged us to do it. We have been very pleasantly surprised. It has brought in new people--it has helped make the place more inviting." Outdoor dining makes street activity more visible, which encourages increased walkability, which in turn promotes the local economy. The economic benefits of outdoor dining is matched only by the charm brought to communities that employ this practice. Communities looking to implement new codes for this must consider ADA compliance on sidewalk width, but as demonstrated in Northport, there are ways to get creative with narrow sidewalks. Long Island Business News highlighted outdoor dining this week. Read the story here. Sound Beach Tries for Traffic Calming
Some residents at the information meeting feared the response of the project on local businesses, especially in regards to the parking reduction. Sound Beach Fire Department Assistant Chief Ed Hudson said "It's like any change. Any change is tough to swallow sometimes, no matter how good it is." Funding would come from a $480,000 state grant and $100,000 Town matching funds. A final project design is expected to be complete by the end of August, with NYSDOT approval expected by the end of September. Construction could begin in early spring. Read more here. Rails-to-Trails Moving Forward from Port Jefferson to Wading River
U.S. Representative Tim Bishop, who is on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, is very confident that he can redirect $7.5. million in federal transportation money to the project before the end of the fiscal year (September 30th). The funds would come from a canceled Long Island project. $2 million in federal funds were additionally allocated previously. According to Suffolk County's chief engineer in the Department of Public Works, a rule of thumb holds that this type of trail costs about $1 million per mile, leaving the project $2.5 million short. Regardless of this shortfall, Bill Hillman predicts that construction will not begin until 2011, with work taking 12-18 months. The delay comes from the time it takes to hire engineers and complete the design process. Drew Martin, President of the Rocky Point Civic Association and great supporter of the trail, said "Government runs at a glacial pace; nothing would surprise me at this point." However, the extra time allows "a lot more time for community input." Read more about the multi-layered red tape it will take to get this project built in the North Shore Sun. Huntington Upgrades Sewers
In 1998, the Long Island Sound Study Management Conference established limits for nitrogen discharge from sewage treatment plants in order to protect marine habitat. Excess nitrogen in the water produces hypoxia--an oxygen deficiency that has a negative effect on marine life, especially in the summer months. After renovations, these limits would reduce nitrogen discharge from from twelve plants on the north shore. The Town of Huntington was among these plants, and needed to reduce its nitrogen discharge by 80.6% by August 2014. This project puts the Town ahead of schedule. Supervisor Frank Petrone said, "These upgrades demonstrate our deep commitment to preserving the marine heritage that is a hallmark of Huntington's history and part of what makes this such a desirable town to live in." On Vision's list of infrastructure projects that requested funding from the federal stimulus, many of the sewer upgrade projects were related to complying with the nitrogen discharge policies. |
The Village of Northport recently changed its codes to allow restaurants to place tables outside in the warm months. The result has been an influx of activity in the downtown this summer. Now, other Long Island downtowns seem to be getting the message: emphasizing the sidewalk helps.
In the Town of Brookhaven, the hamlet of Sound Beach has plans in the works for traffic calming in their downtown. The study area is on New York Avenue and Sound Beach Boulevard, between Adams Avenue and Huntington Road. The Town developed the plan to address speeding on these streets and opened the idea up at an information meeting hosted by the Sound Beach Civic Association two weeks ago. The plan will create a raised median to separate eastbound and westbound traffic, and create a continuous sidewalk along the north side of New York Avenue. It will also include striped crosswalks and reduce traffic to 30 miles per hour. The project aims to increase foot traffic, and even suggests removing a parking space or two in the downtown to promote walking. Brian Lenz, Brookhaven assistant director of traffic safety, said "The intention is for some of the immediate local residents to walk, which would free up the limited parking to those that live too far from the downtown area." He added that "We are seriously taking into account every written and verbal comment made and received." 
In January 2009, LIPA and Suffolk County joined together to approve the creation of a 12-mile trail along the North Shore of Long Island, stretching along abandoned train tracks in Port Jefferson and Wading River. The project is a part of Rails-to-Trails, a national initiative that encourages federal and state governments to make conditions for trail building possible. Federal funding was set to pay for the trail, with Suffolk County responsible for developing and maintaining it. Now, though the project will be built, it seems as though it may be delayed for another two years. 
The Town of Huntington recently recently completed an $18 million project to upgrade its sewage treatment plant, reducing the plant's nitrogen discharge by 90%. According to the New York Real Estate Journal, "The project included upgrading the nitrogen removal system at the plant and installation of an ultraviolet disinfection system, which allowed the existing disinfection chemical storage and handling facilities to be taken out of service and eliminated the need to construct storage and handling facilities for a chemical that would remove chlorine." The project earned a Platinum Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies. |
Important Hearing for Lighthouse: August 4
The Town has offered several ways for the public to comment on the project. You can comment via email at lighthousecomment@tohmail.org or in a letter to Lighthouse Project Public Comment, One Washington Street, Hempstead, NY 11550. For more information visit www.lighthouseli.com or the official blog of the Lighthouse Development Group, The Light Post. Vision Long Island supports the Lighthouse project. Heartland Comment Period Extended
A public hearing for the project was held in May. Comments can be mailed to Islip Town Hall at 655 Main Street, Islip, NY 11751. Read the DGEIS here and Vision's testimony here. |
Tuesday, August 4th marks an important, long-awaited public hearing for the Lighthouse project. Be sure to come to Hofstra University's John Cranston Adams Playhouse at 9:30am to show your support as the Town of Hempstead solicits public comments. A poll on 
Get your comments in now on the DGEIS for the Heartland Town Square proposal for the Pilgrim State property, as the public comment period will now end on -------. Heartland Town Square is proposed to be "a unique mixed-use development of approximately 9,130 residential units, 105,000 square feet of civic space, 1,030,000 square feet of retail space and 4,150,000 square feet of office space to be built over a 15-year period." The site is in Brentwood where the Long Island Expressway meets the Sagtikos State Parkway.  East End GreenFest August 1st-2nd
There are ten live bands on a solar powered stage, local wineries, performers, entertaining and informative speakers, kid’s activities and hands-on demonstrations. Bring a chair, learn, and enjoy the music, eat healthy foods, and shop for all-natural and sustainable products. See exhibits on alternative energy, organic and natural products, natural health and beauty, green building, green living, healthy food and beverages, green kids, green transportation, earth friendly fashion, waste reduction, and non-profit associations. The cost is $3 for adults and children 12 and under are free. If you are interested in exhibiting or sponsoring the GreenFest, there are a limited number of spots left. For more information on the festival visit eastendgreenfest.com, call 631-734-5894, or email info@eastendgreenfest.com. Picnic Pops on August 5
Tickets are $35 with higher donation and sponsorship levels available. The Nassau Land Trust works with landowners to conserve land and educates people involved in land use about land conservation. For more information or to register for the event, visit their website. Celebration of Suburban Diversity: October 22
The event will take place from 6-10pm at the Sandra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus at Hofstra. |
The East End GreenFest will take place on August 1st and 2nd, an outdoor festival that celebrates the latest green solutions to help people live in a better, healthier world. The festival will take place that Saturday and Sunday from 10am-6pm at the Strawberry Fields Fairground in Mattituck. 
On Wednesday, August 5th, join the Nassau Land Trust for dinner, music, and fun at the Picnic Pops event at Old Westbury Gardens. Dinner buffet begins at 6pm, and a presentation and concert begin at 6:30. The event features music by The Alex Donner Orchestra and a presentation by Michael White of the Long Island Regional Planning Council. 
Save the date! On October 22nd, the Celebration of Suburban Diversity 2009 Committee and the National Center for Suburban Studies at Hofstra University present the Celebration of Suburban Diversity, an inspiring evening in conjunction with Hofstra's major international conference: The Diverse Suburb: History, Politics, and Prospect." |
Gordon Heights Day
For more information, visit www.gordonheightsfuture.org. Children's Park is located on Central Parkway, off Granny Road in the Town of Brookhaven. Guide to Recreational Bike Routes Bicycles are a great alternative to cars, especially in the warm summer months when you want to be outside! Though Vision encourages planning communities for bike use, our preexisting suburban fabric can make it difficult to run errands or go to work on two wheels. This week, we're bringing you a list of bike trails throughout Long Island, which will help you with the recreational side of biking. This list primarily comes from WBAB's Guide to Long Island Bike Trails, as well as trails.com.
Summer Concert Special: Get outside this summer! Check out this list of some other exciting local outdoor summer concerts, bring your friends and family, and have fun:
Farmers Markets Running All Summer If you're looking for a way to stimulate your local economy while getting fresh food and enjoying your local downtown area, check out a farmers market near you! Here are a few that are centered in downtowns:
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Join the community of Gordon Heights this weekend for their 82nd anniversary celebration. Gordon Heights Day takes place this Saturday, August 1st. The parade starts at 11am and festivities officially kick off at Childrens Park at 1pm. Come and enjoy games, performances, vendors, and fun!
Bethpage Multiuse Path. This paved route runs the length of Bethpage Parkway, starting at Bethpage State Park, cuts through Massapequa Preserve to Merrick Road. Good for beginners. Pick up the marked route anywhere off the parkway or at the picnic area parking lot. 
Cathedral Pines County Park. This mostly flat, wooded, single-track, off-road route has several optional hill climbs. Trail accommodates all levels, although the hill climbs are designated for more experienced riders. A Suffolk County Green Key card is required and there is a parking fee on weekends during the summer. |
Gridlock Buster Busts Traffic Jams
Have fun and you may actually learn a thing or two about the challenges and techniques of traffic engineers in the process. In the game's introductory website, you learn some key terms such as "delay and the queue." ("The delay is the average length of time a car has to wait at a light, and the queue is the average number of cars waiting at a light before it turns green.") Waste some time in the office this afternoon on their site! Also: "There are few silver bullets when it comes to traffic, and roundabouts will not work everywhere. (Some intersections are already too busy to consider switching to the roundabout model.) Like anything, they can be poorly designed: You don't want them to look as if someone simply traced 'a circle around a coffee can' on a piece of paper, as one engineer has put it. Yes, there will perhaps have to be some minor educational outreach—one Indiana town is weighing spending $24,000 to do just that—but a larger question here is whether people who cannot manage to merge at low speed into a counter-clockwise circle and, yes, perhaps even change lanes in that circle, before finding the correct exit should actually be holding licenses that enable them to operate heavy machinery in the first place." |
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