GUEST VIEWPOINT: What Trump’s Tariffs Could Mean for CRE in the Hudson Valley
New York State, and specifically the Hudson Valley, has a unique sensitivity to immigration and tariff policies that stray too far from the status quo.
GUEST VIEWPOINT: ‘Live, Work, And Play’ Zoning is a Holistic Approach That Integrates Residential, Commercial, and Recreational Spaces
“Live, work, and play” zoning is a holistic approach that integrates residential, commercial, and recreational spaces within close proximity, fostering more sustainable and vibrant communities.
GUEST VIEWPOINT: Gov. Hochul’s Plan is a Game Changer for Suburban Communities Facing Mounting Housing Pressures
By allocating new capital funding for factory-built and modular starter homes, the governor aims to create attainable homeownership opportunities for working- and middle-class families.
GUEST VIEWPOINT: Civic Engagement, Political Involvement are Directly Tied to Improving Key Processes Like Zoning and Planning Entitlements in New York State
Business leaders cannot afford to remain passive; they must engage politically to hold candidates accountable to the needs of the entire community, not just select groups.
GUEST VIEWPOINT: County Reaches Critical Juncture: Leaders Must Address Weaknesses in Infrastructure, Plan for Climate Change
Rockland faces further challenges related to environmental sustainability, such as the diminishing availability of renewable energy sources, inadequate drainage systems, flooding and groundwater quality.
GUEST VIEWPOINT: Suburban Communities Are at Breaking Point: ‘Press Conference Fear’ Hides Underlying Causes of Housing Crisis
Elected officials, seeking to appease vocal constituents, frequently uphold restrictive zoning laws that favor single-family residences over more diverse housing options.
GUEST VIEWPOINT: New York’s Faith-Based Affordable Housing: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly
This initiative aims to create housing opportunities without the high costs of land acquisition, utilizing properties that often enjoy central locations within communities.
Guest Viewpoint: Raising the Alarm: Crumbling Infrastructure Undermines Vitality of Rockland County, Hudson Valley
The roads in these counties, veins that should support the flow of suburban life, are often clogged and crumbling.
GUEST COLUMN: Rockland County: Warehouses or Bust? Building a Brighter Future Beyond Big Boxes
The solution to diversifying commercial development lies not in rejecting progress, but in embracing a more nuanced approach. We need a development ecosystem that sings a richer melody, with diverse notes of retail, office spaces, and light industry harmonizing in a dynamic symphony.
GUEST COLUMN: Fear Over Dynamic Zoning Maintains Status Quo; Flies in The Face of Affordable Housing Opportunities
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in the Rockland County Business Journal. Why are local zoning and planning