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New York’s Emerging Climate Protections for “Disadvantaged Communities”

November 27, 2023

Allison Fausner

In the four years since New York State enacted the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), representatives from both state agencies and environmental justice communities have commenced a coordinated effort to establish protections and aid communities facing environmental hardships and climate risks. Read More >

Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) – New York Disadvantaged Communities

Local Coastal Policies: What to Know When Developing Waterfront Property

May 08, 2023

Allison Fausner

The vast majority of New Yorkers live within coastal areas along the Hudson River, Long Island Sound, and Great Lakes. Although these areas account for a minor percentage of the State’s overall land mass, the population densities far outpace landlocked communities, often resulting in competing, if not conflicting, demands for economic development and conservation. Read More >

Local Waterfront Revitalization Programs (LWRPs) – New York State Coastal Management Programs

Land Use, Zoning + Development

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