New York passes bill to make infrastructure investments smarter

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The bill, which amends the state’s Environmental Conservation Law, requires state agencies to comply “to the extent practical” with specified smart growth criteria as they prioritize infrastructure projects, including:
* Advancing projects in already-developed areas and projects consistent with local governments’ plans for development.
* Prioritizing projects related to existing infrastructure over expansion.
* Protecting New York’s natural and historic resources.
* Fostering mixed land use, compact development, and affordable housing near jobs.
* Providing mobility through transportation choices and reducing automobile dependency.
* Coordinating planning among government jurisdictions
* Ensuring predictability in land use and building codes.
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https://blog.smartgrowthamerica.org/2010/07/23/new-york-passes-bill-to-make-infrastructure-investments-smarter/oldId.2010080312503519