We're moving aggressively to put the Environmental Bond Act to work for our people in a way that's going to dramatically improve the quality of life for all New Yorkers. To prevent imbalances between communities offering job markets and those with affordable housing, and to avoid growing traffic and more spending on highways, communities must look beyond their boundaries. They must see growth as a regional issue and plan it together, the way the Portland Metro does. It is a shared responsibility. UTAH Governor Michael O. Leavitt, R Term began January 1997 Summary Utah needs to plan and start construction of 17,500 affordable houses and apartments a year for the new generation.
Housing is a basic human requirement.
Owning one's home should be an aim advanced by any society. If we're smart and forward-looking, we can find the right mix of density and design. Summary Increased cooperation among state, town and regional planning groups on transportation projects reflecting Vermont's rural scale and its environmental standards. Statewide long-term growth planning is needed to preserve the state's character. In the past six years, more than 200,000 acres of open land have been preserved with the help of the private sector.