Think Big
Long Island has a few development concepts that just won’t go away. These concepts go beyond the generalities of “smart growth”, “walkable” and “downtown-feel”. These are huge and lumbering big-picture projects with regional...
Read MoreAuthor: Richard Murdocco
You Can’t Build Your Way Out of an Economic Hole…But You Can Zone It
The following piece was published on Long Island Business New’s Young Island on 4/2/13:The following is the conversation held at every regional summit on Long Island:Advocate: Let’s keep our young people from leaving! There’s...
Read MoreResponse Letter to the Cleaner, Greener Long Island Plan
The following was sent on 3/28/13 in response to New York State’s call for public input on the Cleaner, Greener Communities Plan for Long Island. It was submitted via the State’s online comment portal. Hello,My name...
Read MoreHow Suffolk County Bought the Farm
The following was published on Long Island Business New’s Young Island on 3/27/13:Long Island needs County-level government. Why? Because no other level of government is as good at long term planning as the Counties are. Not...
Read MoreWe’re Engaged! Now Let’s Leave Long Island?
The following was published on Long Island Business New’s Young Island on 3/20/13: Last Wednesday, I proposed to my girlfriend Arielle. Despite how much I ramble on about the aquifers, density and transit-oriented development...
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