Vision Long Island

About This Building

Promoting Sustainable Growth: Vision for a Livable Long Island Comprehensive and Collaborative Planning for Local Communities - Involving local stakeholders in collaborative planning processes - Addressing long and short-term needs of local communities, adjacent communities, and the region as a whole - Yielding consensus-based visions for sustainable growth Smart Growth Principles: Transforming Communities for the Better Infill Development, Redevelopment, and Open Space Preservation - Focusing on infill development and redevelopment projects - Preserving open space to enhance the environment - Supporting mixed-use, mixed-income communities Creating Vibrant, Pedestrian-Friendly Spaces - Designing communities that are convenient and attractive - Prioritizing pedestrian-friendly environments - Emphasizing the importance of affordable housing and public transportation Strengthening Communities through Smart Growth - Implementing comprehensive land use planning involving all stakeholders - Considering economic development, affordable housing, and environmental concerns - Addressing a broad range of quality of life issues Enabling Smart Growth through Zoning and Regulations - Implementing zoning codes and land-use regulations to facilitate smart growth - Designing streets with smart growth in mind - Providing incentives to promote sustainable development