Which will it be? Parks to play in or places to park our cars?

We are struggling to meet the goals we’ve set to preserve our remaining open space, and we will be sure to lose the battle if we don’t find places to build new housing away from the open space that remains.

We have room to expand our downtowns while preserving the open space we have. In fact, developing in our existing downtowns, rather than in rural areas at the outskirts of the Island, is more environmentally friendly and will reduce car dependence, with a corresponding decrease in air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Building in Long Island’s downtowns would allow us to preserve our natural resources and protect our environment, while growing our economy and accommodating growth—a win-win proposal for the Island.