By Gwendolyn Craig Sweeping issues around solar projects and visitor management are on the docket before Adirondack Park Agency board members this week.. The presentations come at a time when the APA has approved a handful of large-scale solar … [Read more...] about Visitor monitoring, solar projects and more on APA agenda
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The fight against sprawl
Woodward Lake project’s approval renews calls for smarter subdivision design By Gwendolyn Craig Some Adirondack Park Agency board members touted the subdivision planned for a little Fulton County lake as a model for developing homes in harmony … [Read more...] about The fight against sprawl
Hinckley Reservoir to gain a new campground
By Gwendolyn Craig The Adirondack Park Agency gave the go-ahead to the state Department of Environmental Conservation on Friday for a new campground at the Hinckley Reservoir Day Use Area in the southwestern corner of the park. The project will … [Read more...] about Hinckley Reservoir to gain a new campground
APA approves Essex County housing development, solar project
By Gwendolyn Craig The Adirondack Park Agency approved two major Essex County projects on Friday including a large-scale housing development and a 5-megawatt solar array. This is the second-ever solar installation the board has approved in the … [Read more...] about APA approves Essex County housing development, solar project
APA committee denies Lake Luzerne’s map amendment request
By Gwendolyn Craig The Town of Lake Luzerne’s request to weaken zoning restrictions on about 100 acres near Lake Vanare was denied on Thursday in the Adirondack Park Agency's park policy and planning committee following staff’s recommendation to … [Read more...] about APA committee denies Lake Luzerne’s map amendment request
Regulators and Rebels pt 8: The rebellion
Tony D’Elia led call to 'abolish the APA' This is the eighth in a nine-part series that tells the story of the at-times contentious campaign to create the Adirondack Park Agency, which marks its 50th anniversary in June. Adapted from the … [Read more...] about Regulators and Rebels pt 8: The rebellion