“One important tool to assist government officials and the public in making informed decisions regarding a proposed project or a change in zoning laws is SEQRA. Its goal is to motivate government decisionmakers to give meaningful consideration to environmental factors when undertaking or approving projects, activities, or new policies. With a few exceptions, SEQRA’s … [Read more…]
“I was honored this past year when Sam Magavern, as Executive Director of Partnership for the Public Good, asked me if I would be interested in writing a handbook to assist Western New York residents better understand land use and zoning laws, and more effectively express their concerns about proposed projects or changes in … [Read more…]
“Zoning and land use decisions have major impacts on the wellbeing of a community. The purpose of this handbook is to help individuals and groups in Buffalo and Erie County understand land use and zoning law, terminology and procedures so they can more effectively express their concerns about proposed projects or changes in land … [Read more…]