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SUMMARY:Robert Yaro\, Pres Regional Plan NY
DESCRIPTION:We had the pleasure of  welcoming to our June 5th meeting\, Robert Yaro\, head of the Regional Plan  Association. Robert gave a talk and engaged in Q & A about the important  role that Long Island plays in the tri-state region\, and the RPA’s goals for  the region in general. Introducing the RPA to the meeting\, he  described its mission as a mix of about 80% NYC regional\, and 20%  national issues\, where the RPA is promulgating the notion of  Mega-Regions\, linked together by metropolises\, such as the Northeast Corridor  from Boston to Washington\, connected by efficient transportation  and\ntelecommunication systems. \nRail\, both commuter and high-speed  intercity\, is an important component of the RPA’s planning toolset. Founded  in 1922 with the goals of improving mobility within the NYC region\, it has  expanded its view to meeting global and regional environmental goals  around the transformation of urban and suburban centers. The RPA’s  first plan\, published in 1929\, envisioned the George Washington  and Verrazano Narrows bridges\, JFK Airport\, the Merritt Parkway\, and the  Long Island and Palisades Parks and Parkway systems. \nThe next plan\, of 1968\,  called for the restoration of mass transit systems\, through the creation of  the MTA\, put forth ideas for open space preservation\, and the revitalization  of urban areas through the focus on a network of centers\, both urban and  suburban.  \nThe third plan of 1996\, called for seamless mass transit and  a greensward network through the region. It contained concepts for the JFK  and Newark AirTrains\, East Side Access to Grand Central Terminal for the  LIRR\, and the completion of the 2nd Avenue subway. \nIn talking about Long  Island\, it is important to remember that it is tied to NYC\, physically\,  economically\, and geo-politically. The last 50 years of its development has  been car-centered\, and it needs to refocus on mass transit. The RPA’s past  work for Long Island has involved the Parks and Parkway system\, the original  concept of a Nassau Hub\, LIRR electrification to Ronkonkoma\, and the  promotion of East Side Access. The current work includes continual support  for the completion of ESA\, the Pine Barrens commission and management  plan\, along with the newly created Long Island Sound Stewardship Act. \nMr.  Yaro described some of Long Island’s assets as an excellent quality of life\,  safe communities\, and a superior education system from elementary through  graduate institutions. A highly skilled workforce\, extraordinary natural  beauty\, the nation’s largest commuter rail network and membership in the NY  metro economy that is larger than the GDP of many large developed countries  round out the lineup. \nThe long island paradox\, is that there is a brain  drain of this skill\, and 901 units of government at all levels\, one for every  3\,000 residents. He posited that it is the last remaining medieval  English system of governance left in the Western Hemisphere. Long Island  is also out of developable land\, suffering from job losses\, at the  mercy of climate change\, hamstrung by housing expense\, choked by  traffic\, and is one of the most segregated areas of the United States. \nAs  a non-profit regional think tank\, the RPA promotes long-term\, regionally  centered planning among elected officials\, and planning development agencies.  To that end\, they have developed Long Island 2035\, a vision for Long Island  based on the successes of Salt Lake City and Portland\, Oregon. It is a plan  to help deal with the expected 460\,000 new residents and 250\,000 additional  jobs. It is promoting this plan by working with many regional players\, such  as NYMTC and the Long Island Regional Planning Commission. Long  Island must acknowledge the need for higher density development and get  its\npoliticians to develop a regional focus\, rather than hold to  the traditional parochial ways. The Empire State Transportation  Alliance is an important vehicle to move the plan forward\, components of  which include the LIRR’s third track program\, East Side Access\,  and regionalizing the balkanized bus systems existing. \nClosing with a  description of the Nissequogue Action Plan as a blue print for protecting  other environmentally significant areas\, it contains a set of 110 concrete  goals and actions for implementing groups\, geared toward incrementally  improving the area\, which can be replicated across the region.\nAs usual\,  the Q&A was pointed\, leading off with questioning whether ESA was in  jeopardy of not being finished. Robert’s response was that there’s a paradox\,  if you don’t finish it\, then billions in Federal funds already spent towards  its construction must be returned to Washington. What the real issue is here  is the lack of a complete 5 year capital plan. \nThe RPA’s opinion of the  Lighthouse project was asked. The answer was in general it is a good concept\,  but incomplete without transit connections. \n\nOnce again\, another well spent  Friday morning with an engaging speaker that is influential on our daily  lives and in the directing of our region. \n### \nWritten by Craig Plunkett
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/robert-yaro-pres-regional-plan-ny/
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SUMMARY:Interim Suffolk Community College President\, George Gatta
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URL:https://limba.net/calendar/interim-suffolk-community-college-president-george-gatta/
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SUMMARY:Round Table Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Members and friends\, \nOur round  table discusion revisited some of the goals to see where we are\, and then we  discussed the Long Island Economy from the various points of veiw from each of  the people attending \n\nThe goal of repowering the power plants appears to  be heading toward the building of new power plants at new sites rather than  changing out the old infrastructure at existing sites\, with one or two  exceptions\, but the result will be the same in terms of efficiency and cleaner  air. \nThere has been no progress on our proposed high speed  ferry to Connectticut. There is\, however another route being explored from Port  Jefferson to New Haven by an existing ferry company \nThe Long Island Rail Road is planning to buy new diesel  locomotives for the east end of Long Island. I met with the LIRR staff with  Gordon Danby and Jim Powell\, the inventors of MagLev and suggested that the new  design may make MagLev a credible alternative. The LIRR is studying the  idea. \nWe dicussed the economy and the first hand reports from the  people in the room. We noted how the present economy is effecting each of us.  Most of the remarks were pesemistic. The not for profits reported that they were  feeling a lot of pain. \nHealth care was discussed and the prospect of universal  health-care was lauded by some\, and feared by others. But even in this small  group good ideas came out.  Among those ideas were medical malpractice suits  being capped\, and medical malpractice compensation boards. A medical malpractice  compensation board would pay awards according to a reasonable assesment of the  financial loss to the agreived party\, instead of the unpredictable liabilities  in the usual law suit\, where a deserving party may get nothing or gets an award  that is totally unreasonable. \n\n Ernie Fazio\, Chairman
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/round-table-discussion-5/
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SUMMARY:NY Parks Dept Commissioner\, Carol Ash (TBC)
DESCRIPTION:Ms Ash has not yet confirmed her appearance at LIMBA
URL:https://limba.net/calendar/ny-parks-dept-commissioner-carol-ash-tbc/
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