samantha levy

found this article in the New York Times about reshaping communities to make them more user friendly. The goal is to make communities more walkable, increasing pedestrian traffic and safety. Speaking specifically about Long Island, the article suggests that a new type of city is on the rise--one that is much more accessible and accommodating to its inhabitants.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/04/realestate/long-island-in-the-region-walkable-steps-into-the-spotlight.html?_r=1&ref=realestate