May 8, 2013
Clifford Van Wagner, Chair
Saratoga Springs Planning Board
City Hall
474 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Dear Mr. Van Wagner;
RE: ADVISORY OPINION ON REZONING PETITION – TURF HOTELS
Sustainable Saratoga is a not-for-profit organization that promotes sustainable practices and the protection of natural resources, through education, advocacy and action, for the
Hurricane Irene and Superstorm Sandy brought the reality of climate change closer to home. Although our immediate area missed the worst impact of these storms, neighboring counties in New York State have suffered the effects of devastating flooding, including loss of life and extraordinary costs associated with
The planned development of the former Ellsworth Ice Cream Co. factory site on the west side of Saratoga Springs is a good urban infill project that Sustainable Saratoga can support, although we wish it would contain some affordable units.
The project will bring more residents to the downtown
Come share your sustainable ideas for our city!Join Sustainable Saratoga for a Community Forum on Sustainable Ideas for Saratoga Springs’ Comprehensive Plan.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
7:00 – 8:30 PM
Empire State College,
2 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs