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Balancing Environmental Protection with Development Needs
12/12/2024
Balancing development and environmental protection is a critical challenge in the Northeast, where wetlands, wildlife habitats, and natural resources play essential roles in ecosystem health. This article explores strategies for sustainable development, including wetland preservation, wildlife habitat management, and compliance with environmental regulations. It highlights innovative solutions such as GIS mapping, green infrastructure, and low-impact development, emphasizing the importance of collaboration among professionals to achieve harmony between growth and conservation. By integrating thoughtful planning and environmental stewardship, developers can create projects that support both community needs and ecological resilience.
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Main Street Design District
06/13/2021
The Monroe Planning and Zoning Commission discussed plans for a new design district to facilitate a mixed use development at 127 Main Street.
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Best in Backyards Moving to New Location on Main Street
01/26/2021
The Monroe Planning and Zoning Commission discussed plans for Best in Backyards, which is proposed to move to the former Woodmarket site on Main Street.
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Pond View Proposal on Main Street
11/6/2020
The Monroe Planning and Zoning Commission discussed plans for the Pond View development on Main Street, which includes 174 luxury apartments and one mixed-use commercial building.
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Albany Turnpike Development Proposal Clears One Hurdle
10/16/2020
The Simsbury Planning Commission approves the application for an 8,384 square foot gas station/convenience store with 20-pump filling stations under canopy, ice cream shop, coffee shop, sandwich shop & outdoor patio seating area & a 23,500 square foot electric vehicle showroom over two stories with electric vehicle service component.
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Public Hearing held on Proposed Holyoke Landing Retail Project
10/14/2020
The Holyoke Planning Board conducts an initial site plan review for the proposed Holyoke Landing development on Lower Westfield Road.
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P&Z Approves Application for Coach's Corner with Conditions
09/11/2020
The Newtown Planning and Zoning Commission approves the application for Coach's Corner, a 14,000 square-foot commercial building with retail and restaurant uses.
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Pepper Street Business Park Site Walk
09/9/2020
The application for 64 Cambridge Drive and 4 Independence Drive in Monroe, CT holds a series of site walks for members of the Planning and Zoning and Inland Wetlands commissions.
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Greenburgh Town Board OKs Site Plan for New ShopRite
05/15/2020
The Greenburgh, NY Town Board votes to approve site plan to redevelop the Greenburgh Multiplex Cinemas into a new ShopRite.
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P&Z Approves Exit 10 Retail Center
01/27/2019
The Newtown Planning & Zoning Commission approved changes to 75 Church Hill Road Plans.
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