Vision Long Island

About Vision Long Island

Vision Harnesses Over A Decade Of Research And Experience To Bring Long Island Together To Promote More Livable, Economically Sustainable And Environmentally Responsible Growth. Smart Growth Focuses On Infill Development, Re-Development, And Open Space Preservation. It Supports Mixed-Use, Mixed-Income Communities That Are Convenient, Attractive, Pedestrian Friendly And That Make Affordable Housing And Public Transportation Desirable And Realistic Options. A Key Objective Is To Strengthen Communities From The Start By Involving Local Stakeholders In Collaborative Planning Processes. Goals Include: * Comprehensive Land Use Planning That Involves All Stakeholders To Yield Consensus-Based Visions Addressing The Long And Short-Term Needs Of Local Communities, Adjacent Communities, And The Region As A Whole * Land Use Decisions That Incorporate Economic Development Considerations Including The Need For Affordable Housing, Environmental Concerns, And A Broad Array Of Quality Of Life Issues * Compact Development That Is Pedestrian-Friendly, Reduces Automobile Dependency, And Is Focused Around Existing Or Newly Designed Transportation Centers * Zoning Codes, Land-Use Regulations And Street Design Standards That Enable And Provide Adequate Incentives To Facilitate Smart Growth Development