tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24135583.post999648904538676519..comments2023-05-30T05:54:48.988-04:00Comments on kingston progressive: MORE FUNDS ALLOCATED FOR UPSTATE RAILMike Madsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14527557594630435730noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24135583.post-9182553575338834232009-08-07T12:54:49.035-04:002009-08-07T12:54:49.035-04:00As a grad student in Urban & Regional Planning...As a grad student in Urban & Regional Planning the prospect of a high-speed commuter rail is exciting. This recent activity would also explain the development(s) slated (AMD in Albany, the Landing, Sailor's Cove,) for the near future. While I'm pleased to see a Hudson Valley Renaissance in the works, I hope that the area can retain its unique history, architecture, and character. In addition, I hope that housing scarcity and affordability aren't sacrificed for this 'pareto optimality'-esque development model.<br /><br />Ideally, in five years or so, I'd like to see a) a high-speed rail line, b) an expanded recreational rail (utilizing the Catskill/D &H lines), c)maybe a college or university center in Kingston specializing in Solar/Alternative Energy technology, and d) (above all) housing available to all who need it! Just sharing my thoughts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24135583.post-75518616082032223952009-07-15T22:26:13.581-04:002009-07-15T22:26:13.581-04:00I would like to see it also, but we must be carefu...I would like to see it also, but we must be careful. In the northern 'burbs of Baltimore a light rail system was installed and unfortunately several communities disallowed the train from stopping because of the transient crime and drug dealers that it brought in. Hopefully we can prevent the same type of activity.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24135583.post-78555228701936282572009-07-15T21:28:30.514-04:002009-07-15T21:28:30.514-04:00Nice! A train to Manhattan or north from Kingston ...Nice! A train to Manhattan or north from Kingston would be fantastic. The repercussions will be amazing with people living in Kingston but being able to do an early morning commute to work in the city on a daily basis. In a couple of decades I would imagine that Manhattan would be a great metropolis with Kingston on the outskirts like a suburb. What an interesting thought. History will also flourish because people like quirky things for postcards.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24135583.post-74518581398609973702009-07-15T18:48:23.710-04:002009-07-15T18:48:23.710-04:00im all for being able to get to my hometown much e...im all for being able to get to my hometown much easier and hopefully cheaper. i think it would be great for ulster.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com