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An eventful week in the land of Smart Growth... On the positive side, there was a very informed and thoughtful public hearing for the scoping of the Lighthouse Development project in front of the Town of Hempstead. In Brookhaven, we saw the groundbreaking for 200 workforce housing units in Coram from Avalon at Charles Pond, the first development project from the Middle Country Road Land Use Plan. In Islip, NYS Sen. Owen Johnson secured $1.5 million for the implementation of the Bay Shore Marina Visioning project. On the awareness raising front, the Long Island Junior Chamber of Commerce had a very productive session that outlined the need to keep young people on Long Island. Channel 21 is also presenting a three part series on Leaving Long Island next week. Up in Albany, the NYS Smart Growth Cabinet held its second meeting this week and outlined the progress it is making with specific policies and incentives from the DEC, MTA, and some serious restructuring of operations at NYS DOT. VISION, along with Tri-State Transportation Campaign, LI Progressive Coalition, Neighborhood Network, League of Conservation Voters, the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce, the Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the MTA, and local civics and chambers have formed a Smart Growth Working Group that will be watching the progress of the NYS Smart Growth Cabinet, which will meet again in July. Stay tuned for future reports and pending legislation. VISION is proud and honored to have played a part, ranging from lead to support player, in the above initiatives. On a lighter note heading into Memorial Day weekend, you have the choice of biking and hiking with the Sierra Club, street painting in downtown Riverhead, and, my personal favorite, a Zombie Crawl through downtown Brooklyn. Though I would be curious to meet the folks who would do all three, hopefully at least one suits your fancy. |
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VISION would like to add that for last week’s edition of Smart Growth News, our article on Huntington Station’s Revitalization and the “Take Back the Blocks ” affordable housing-neighborhood revitalization program neglected to mention that Housing Help has been vital in coordinating efforts for the first home in this program. Featured in Newsday’s article “House by House Revival” from May 11th, Housing Help is setting a precedent for the program with the first house at 32 East Sixth Street. Based in Greenlawn, Housing Help is a nonprofit housing and urban development agency that provides housing counseling services. |
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Clean Energy: Richard Kessel, former chairman of the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA). An advocate for alternative energy sources like solar and wind power, Mr. Kessel spent his term committing LIPA to an energy efficient Long Island and is a champion of renewable energy and environmental issues. Notable accomplishments include decommissioning the Shoreham Nuclear Power Plant, developing the Neptune Regional Transmission System, and the Caithness Long Island Energy Center (CLIEC). Mr. Kessel also pioneered LIPA’s Clean Energy Initiative, a 10-year program designed to promote energy conservation and energy efficiency, as well as the development and use of alternative energy technologies.
Transportation Choices: The City of Glen Cove and Urbitran’s Glen Cove Ferry Terminal, for its creative revitalization of a former federal superfund site into an energy efficient commuter service. In addition to adhering to LEED standards in construction, the ferry terminal would accommodate fast ferries that run on clean diesel and compressed natural gas technology and would supply commuter service to Manhattan, LaGuardia and other potential commuter and recreational destinations while restoring Glen Cove’s waterfront.
Compact Design: Avalon Glen Cove North, the multi-family residential luxury rental community in the heart of downtown Glen Cove. This highly successful project uses density to take advantage of compact building design and fosters a walkable, attractive neighborhood. Located on 1.31 acres, the building holds 111 units ranging from studios to one- and two- bedroom units, bringing a diverse housing stock to downtown Glen Cove.
Revitalizing Communities: Diana Coleman, of Nassau County’s Economic Opportunity Commission (EOC) in Hempstead, a highly respected activist who is committed to promoting equal access to culturally and linguistically appropriate health care and economic development issues. Co-founder of United People for Social, Economic and Racial Justice (UPSERJ), she has worked tirelessly to provide low-income and minority individuals in Nassau County the opportunity for education, training, employment, health care and decent housing and “help people help themselves."
Walkability: Polimeni Associates, for the Winston in downtown Mineola. The 9-story multi-family residential building exemplifies successful transit-oriented development, as it is in easy walking distance to the Mineola LIRR station, several bus lines, businesses, and amenities of downtown. The Winston brings additional foot traffic to Mineola’s streets and greatly enhances the visual aesthetics of the corridors of Willis Ave and Old Country Road by replacing an aging office building.
Certainty: Gene Murphy, Town of Islip Planning Department, for Chelsea Place in Bay Shore, which involves a range of housing choices including condominiums and rentals, and has an affordability requirement. It exemplifies the model for downtown re-development. In order to redevelop a marginalized block of failing commercial sites, the Town of Islip approved the zoning changes necessary for transit-oriented development, mix of uses, and higher density housing. Located across from the LIRR station, the project also includes two commercial units on the first floor, creating a destination and sense of place in a highly utilized part of the downtown.
Mixed Use: Vintage Square in Riverhead. The energy efficient transit-oriented development project revitalizes downtown Riverhead’s Railroad Avenue corridor with retail space, office space, parking for the NYS Supreme Courts, and a residential component that provides next-generation housing. Utilizing green construction techniques and material, the plan includes tiered parking for the transportation hub and shuttle service to other destinations, such as the ferry at Orient Point and Main Street. It also features a 10-screen cinema complex, a public plaza for cultural and community events, and a dynamic civic space.
Environmental Enhancements & Infrastructure: Save the Forge River, a non-profit community organization created to restore the livelihood the Forge River. The river has deteriorated as a result of Suffolk County’s reliance on septic tanks. Through grassroots organizing and legislative initiatives, they have raised public awareness and concerns for the hazardous environmental effects of poor infrastructure and waste-water management. The group continues to advocate for the creation of a sewer district for Mastic, Shirley, and Mastic Beach.
Community Leadership: West Hempstead Civic Association, led by President Rosalie Norton. The Civic Association has educated and galvanized the community to support higher density, multi-family housing to remove the blighted Courtesy Hotel. Reversing what could’ve been a NIMBY campaign, the West Hempstead Civic Association embraced the progressive ideas of Smart Growth, zoning changes and context sensitive solutions. Founded in 1995 to start a revitalization campaign in the community, the civic association has made improvements with safety initiatives and keeps the community informed.
Sense of Place: Village of Baxter Estates and Condeco Development. The rehabilitation of 299 Main Street, an aging historic building in the downtown of Port Washington, is exemplary of successful historic preservation and the subsequent sense of renewal that comes to the community. The rehabilitation of the four-story concrete and brick building, constructed in 1912, into a mixed-use building of retail and residential units, was planned with officials from the Village of Baxter Estates and Condeco Development, LLC of Deer Park. While retrofitting the existing historic building, the architectural firm of Notaro Group and Associates duplicated the original façade and architectural style, complimenting the downtown’s aesthetics.
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First Public Lighthouse Hearing held
The room was packed with a diverse audience in race, age, ethnicity, and purpose because even those who had originally intended to lambaste the developers and Town Board with opposition declined to comment when asked, and those that did spoke largely in favor of the potential of the project, on-site affordable housing, and transportation solutions.
Setting a precedent for future developers, the Lighthouse Development Team and the Town of Hempstead seemed to be listening. Hopefully, this successful scoping session will set the tone for the following session on May 27th at 7:00 PM at the Nathan Bennet Pavilion at Hempstead Town Hall. Vision Long Island has been working with the Nassau Business and Community Planning Coalition and the Nassau Hub Citizens Advisory Committee throughout this planning process. State Legislature Set to Pass Affordable Housing Bill
Vision Long Island supports the Long Island Workforce Housing Act as one set of strategies that address workforce housing on Long Island. Junior Chamber Holds Affordable Housing Seminar
Stay tuned for more information on the upcoming seminar, “Housing Long Island’s Young Workforce,” on October 16th at 7pm at Farmingdale State College. For more information on the Long Island Junior Chamber of Commerce visit their website. |
One might have expected a brouhaha on Thursday at Lighthouse’s first public scoping session at Hempstead Town Hall. Instead, it was a scene of respectful, mild-toned citizens who were gracious and appreciative for the opportunity to voice their concerns to the Town of Hempstead.
Cultural, religious, and civic community leaders such as Rosalie Norton of the West Hempstead Civic, David Byer-Tyre, Director of the African American Museum of Nassau County, and Rich and Lisa Schary of the Nassau Hub Citizens Advisory Committee addressed the Board on the details of the Draft Scope for the Environmental Impact Statement of the Lighthouse project. Speaking before Charles Wang, Scott Rechler, and other members of the Lighthouse Development Team, the public focused on issues of transportation, 20% affordable housing on-site, the potential for short- and long-term employment, availability of infrastructure and utilities, and whether or not the project improves the overall aesthetic and streets of surrounding communities.
According to Elizabeth Moore's article in 
On Wednesday, May 21, a panel of young professionals, business leaders, and housing experts spoke to a crowd of 200 fellow young professionals, elected officials, and business leaders on the solutions to the affordable housing crunch. Sponsored by Action Long Island and the Long Island Junior Chamber of Commerce (LIJC), the morning’s event featured Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy, the Long Island Housing Partnership (LIHP), and Northrop Grumman on the grants, employer assistance housing programs, workshops, and legislation available to businesses to help them retain their young, talented workforce.
According to David Winzelberg’s article in the Long Island Business News, the story of Shannon Wall, a 25 year-old paralegal still living in her parents' home, is growing all too familiar to Long Island, as more young professionals leave the region in search of more affordable housing. Reiterating the numbers and facts that reveal the dearth and demand for affordable housing, Chris Capace of Avalon Bay Communities pointed to the reality of “affordability,” that “a person making $75,000 a year would have to spend half of their income just to meet the payments on a median-priced home in Nassau County -- $450,000 -- after a down payment of 10 percent.” Gina Pelletieri of LIHP and a LIJC put it in even simpler terms: give us affordable housing, attractive places to live and play, and we’ll meet someone and be able to stay!|
Senator Owen Johnson Bolsters Bay Shore Marina Visioning Project
According to a press release from Senator Johnson’s office, the improvements are consistent with the 2007 Bay Shore Marina Vision Plan, which includes the reconstruction of the walkway, bulkheads, installation of benches and sidewalks, and upgrades to the water and electrical supply for the entire marina. “Long Islanders recognize that the Bay Shore Marina is an incredible asset that has so much unrealized potential,” said Senator Johnson.
The Bay Shore Marina is a 500-slip facility that offers panoramic views of Fire Island the Great South Bay. The community has taken back their waterfront as part of a community visioning undertaken in 2007 by Vision Long Island that aims to stimulate the local economy, improve the market image of the marina and Bay Shore, revitalize the marina for public use and create a place of civic pride for annual community events, such as those planned for the Fall of 2008 Tri-Centennial Celebration.
Update: Coram Housing Has Groundbreaking
East End Towns Plan Community Charrette for the “Duck Project"
The event is hosted by the Stony Brook Southampton Campus. On Friday, June 13th, the public forum will be held from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at Chancellor’s Hall at Stony Brook Southampton and on Saturday, June 14, the Charrette stakeholders will meet from 8am-5pm in the Fine Arts Building. Please RSVP by email or phone, by calling 631-728-7832. For more information about this event visit www.aiapeconic.org and click on #5 NEWS, or to schedule an interview with the Project Director, Ms. Eva Growney, please call 631-907-1077 or e-mail her. Commerce Strikes Again
The location of the bank has been a contested issue in the community for nearly four years and now, it would appear that the battle from the Lake Ronkonkoma Civic Association will come to a close. Construction for the 4,000 square-foot branch with three drive-through windows will begin within the next three months. The Town of Brookhaven, in their Planning Board decision stated: "Richard Smith: On the record, I'm probably going to make a motion for a negative declaration and to approve this application, but I would like to state that one of the reasons I'm doing this is because I don't think we have a good reason to deny it. I don't think there is a good legal reason to deny it and I think a lot of the work that allowed the application to get to this point was out of the hands of the Planning Board where it was the Zoning Board who granted a rezoning or whatever allowing them, they gave them a lot size variance because it was a split zone and they wouldn't use the residential piece of it and they allowed them to work on it. I also think the Planning staff maybe should have been more insistent on a design that fit the site better than using a standard design turned sideways and whatever just to adapt to the site, I think it should have had a new design but be that as it may I make a motion to approve our written SEQRA resolution for Commerce Bank at Ronkonkoma for a negative declaration." "Doug Dittko: I'm opposed to the special permit application, I think it's going to affect the landowners that are already there, the residential, and I think that regardless of whether the Planning staff come up with this site plan I think that three drive-thrus in that small area presents a problem getting in and out of that property, so I'm going to oppose the negative declaration." "Mary Daum: I'd like to say I think this was probably an ill-conceived project for this particular parcel of land, but I concur with Mr. Smith's comments about being able to find sufficient legal reason to deny it, therefore I vote yes." |
State Senator Owen H. Johnson (Babylon), Chairman of the Finance Committee, announced on May 18th that he has secured a $1.5 million New York State Economic Development Assistance Program (NYSEDAP) grant that would go towards the second phase of the Town of Islip’s Bay Shore Marina Improvement Project. 
He continued, “this marina can shine like never before if one we give it the care and attention that it needs and deserves. That’s why I am so delighted to announce that I have secured this funding, which will build upon the improvements that we’ve made so far, and pave the way for future enhancements. “
An update from Smart Growth News on May 9th: the community of Coram in Suffolk County recently saw the groundbreaking for AvalonBay Communities’ “Avalon at Charles Pond.” The 200-unit apartment complex includes rentals which will be priced between $1,200 and $1,300 per month for one- and two-bedroom apartments. This development, scheduled to open this fall, also joins Avalon Pines which is a fully-rented, 450-unit apartment complex just down the road. The development also includes a public benefit package with $2 million in investment from Avalon into traffic and road improvements at the intersection of Route 112 and Middle Country Road and more than half of the complex will be dedicated to open space preservation. 
On June 13 & 14, local architects from the five east end towns who are members of the AIA Peconic, a chapter of the American Institute of Architects, will sponsor a charrette, bringing together members of the community to study, analyze, and recommend a draft plan for an ecologically sensitive, low-impact use of Hubbard Park, a Suffolk County-owned, 500 acre tract of pristine estuary marsh and forest on Peconic Bay in Flanders. Known as The Duck Project, the park contains almost a dozen structures on a historic homestead and hunting estate once comprising the Black Duck Lodge owned by financier E.F. Hutton.
VISION hates to be the bearer of more wonderful news regarding Commerce Bank’s voracious devouring of Long Island land, but, according to Long Island Business News, Commerce Bank recently paid $2.35 million for a 1.5 acre property on Portion Road in Ronkonkoma. |
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Please take action to support these federal policies that will “ensure that all users of the transportation system, including pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users as well as children, older individuals, and individuals with disabilities, are able to travel safely and conveniently on streets and highways.” Find out more about these bills, visit the Complete Streets website, or write your Senator or Representative today to support your rights on the roads! APA Credits for Smart Growth Summit Attendees Now Available
Summit attendees that participated in these workshops and wish to claim their credits should go to http://planning.org/cm/foraicpmembers.htm and follow the instructions there. |
In a bold action, the Federal government recently introduced two comprehensive complete street bills in both the House and Senate that advocate for all users of our transportation systems, not just cars. On May 1, Congresswoman Doris Matsui of California introduced a bill to the House, the Safe and Complete Streets Act of 2008 (HR5951). According to The National Complete Streets Coalition, “the bill would make sure that roads built and improved with federal funds safely serve everyone using the roadway - including pedestrians, people on bicycles or those catching the bus, as well as those with disabilities.” Senator Norm Coleman (R-MN) signed on this week as first Republican co-sponsor of the Senate version of the bill, the Complete Streets Act of 2008 (S2686), introduced in March by Senators Tom Harkin (D-IA) and Thomas Carper (D-DE).
Last November, Vision Long Island held their 6th Annual Smart Growth Summit: Strategies for Smart Growth conference in Melville. As an added bonus to participating in this exciting event, now anyone who attended the Summit and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) can claim Certification Maintenance (CM) credit for the following programs that were approved by the American Planning Association:
Leaving LI Debuts on WLIW21 May 27th-29th
Hosted by Bayville resident and WLIW21 VP of Marketing and Communications/on-air personality Laura Savini, moderated by Newsday columnist Joye Brown and former Suffolk County Executive Patrick Halpin, each episode features interviews with young professionals and highlights from a lively town hall meeting at Hofstra University with professionals, students, academics and policy shapers. Encore presentations: Tuesday, May 27-Thursday, May 29 at 11:30 pm and Sunday, June 15 from 10 -11:30 am. For more information, visit their website. 12th Annual Riverhead Street Painting Festival May 25th
Artists are welcome to purchase a 10' by 10' square to exhibit and sell their work. Council members can do this for $30 and non-members may have the space for $60. Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses wishing to support the Council by buying a street painting square. Sponsoring the event helps raise funds for the School of the Arts Scholarship Fund and the Renaissance Kid Summer Camp. Registration for the street painting space is on a first come, first served basis and is open to anyone over the age of 12. The Arts Council will provide chalk and blending materials. To register, contact the EEAC School of the Arts at 631-369-2171, the Council at 631-727-0900, or visit their website. Public To Have CHance to Weigh In On Lighthouse Proposal May 27th
For more on the proposal, visit Lighthouse Long Island's website for further project details and for new features that encourage public input and participation such RSS feeds that notify when news is posted, upcoming meetings, opinion polls and other information. Canvas Magazine Events
Canvas is hosting a few other upcoming events, including Holistic Solutions for Health and Wealth, H on the Harbor, Port Washington, NY on June 10th, Open Mic @ the canvas Gallery in Huntington on June 12th, and DRINK LOCAL with canvas Magazine @ the canvas Gallery in Huntington on June 14th. Additionally, their Eco Art Exhibit runs through June 14. Numerous Long Island Artists will be showing their unique works that employ the use of materials such as recycled stacking pallets, automotive belts, plastics, metals, and many others. The goal of the exhibit is to showcase art and artists who understand the impact we have on our environment. By using art as a format to express the need for change, it also raises environmental awareness on Long Island. "This is very much in-line with the goals and values of Canvas — a commitment to local art and artists, as well as sustainable living. It also allows us to bring attention to two causes very important to us and Long Island," said Canvas Publisher Tom Pellicane. The exhibit, curated for Canvas by Cherie Via of Ripe Art Gallery in Greenlawn, New York, is one of many efforts throughout the year by Canvas Magazine to bring attention to the sustainable issues facing Long Island. An Artists Reception for the Exhibit will be held Saturday, April 26, 5-8pm, when visitors can meet many of artists and learn first-hand what their inspiration was for their work and enjoy refreshments served compliments of Whole Foods. For more information about the Canvas Gallery and events, call: 631-351-6480. East End APA-Credit Planning Workshops To Take Place June 11th
Registration for this unique event includes three one-hour workshops, networking, a light supper, and AICP continuing education credits. In addition, the Suffolk County Water Authority has made a limited number of scholarships available to entry-level planners, so include a request for a fee waiver with your registration. To pre-register, please make your $25 check payable to the APA – Long Island Section and mail with your name, title, affiliation, address, phone, email, and AICP number, if applicable, to: David L. Berg, AICP, LEED AP at APA - Long Island Section, c/o Cameron Engineering & Associates, LLP, 100 Sunnyside Blvd., Ste. 100, Woodbury, NY 11797. Registration at the door is $30. For questions, please contact David Berg at 516-827-4900 ext.206 or by email. Upcoming Event: West Hampton Dunes Documentary Screening Throughout THe Summer
"Incredible Journey: The Story Of West Hampton Dunes" will be shown at the Hampton Arts Cinema at 2 Brook Road in Westhampton Beach at 7 PM on Saturday, June 14, July 19 and August 23. General admission tickets for these exclusive screenings are $25.00 each and can be purchased in advance online at http://thestoryofwesthamptondunes.com/ or by calling (516) 496-3959. Tickets are also available at the Hampton Arts Cinema box office during regular business hours. Neighborhood Network Gala To Be Held on June 26th in Oakdale at 6pm
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WLIW21 New York Public Television’s new three-part series, “Leaving Long Island,” will premiere on Channel 21 from Tuesday, May 27 through to Thursday, May 29 at 7:30 pm. The series examines why young professionals are leaving Nassau and Suffolk counties in record numbers and what this could mean for Long Island’s future. Featuring VISION President Ron Stein and many others, the series hopes to shed light on the causes, solutions and strategies that communities can use to ensure that all demographics can keep living, working and raising their families on Long Island.
The East End Art Council has organized the 12th annual Riverhead Community Mosaic Street Painting Festival, to be held on May 25th from noon to 5pm. Admission is free and the whole family is invited to spend the afternoon in downtown Riverhead. In addition to street painting, the festivities also include a musicians' showcase, storytelling, art exhibits and sales, children's activities, and displays from area service organizations.
The Town of Hempstead is offering the second date for Public Scoping of the Lighthouse Project. The public may make comments related to what should be studied for the Environmental Impact Study at 7 p.m. on May 27 at the Nathan L.H. Bennett Pavilion at Hempstead Town Hall. For those who live in Hempstead, East Meadow, and other communities in the Town of Hempstead, it is especially imperative that you attend this meetings. This is a prime opportunity to raise questions and concern regarding the project and express support for key issues, such as transportation and affordable housing.
Join the Canvas Magazine community for the first-ever Canvas Cocktails event on Thursday, May 29 from 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. at 
This year’s gala honors Edward Thompson for his 15 years as Chair of the Neighborhood Network Board. The gala will also be a celebration of 2008’s successful programs, mounting press recognition, and other achievements. This includes the flourishing Energy Star Home Campaign, which resulted in more than half of the 13 Long Island towns adopting higher energy efficient standards for new home construction. This initiative grew out of the work with municipalities that have been participating in their Clean Energy Leadership Task Force, a project that works with local governments to help them lead by example- by renovating government facilities and fleets with clean energy improvements. Other achievements include public education campaigns that teach thousands of Long Islanders about the environmentally responsible choices that they can make at home, such as professionals that offer organic services and environmentally friendly household products. 
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The Director would develop and implement advocacy, outreach, service strategies, and tactics with staff and volunteer teams. They will coordinate non-partisan state and federal election activities and guide strategy development for grassroots and election efforts through goal setting, priority ranking, political, and environmental scanning, and advocacy outcome measurements. The role also entails managing volunteers to represent AARP public policy, collaborate with business and community organizations, and lobby state government to promote AARP public policy. The job requires a bachelor’s degree, a minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience, including excellent interpersonal, communication, teamwork, and volunteer management skills. Knowledge of issues affecting older adults is a plus, as is campaign experience and experience dealing with the departments in state government that deals with these issues preferred. Travel: Up to 50%. Qualified candidates are invited to apply online at www.aarpjobs.com. For questions, please feel free to give David McNally a call at (518) 434-4194. |
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Rental kayaks and life vests are available. Rain will cancel the kayaking, but lunch stays on at 11:30am. For more information and reservations, call Barbara at 631-218-1844 or 631-882-7444.
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This glorious Memorial Day weekend, take out your kayaks and bicycles and enjoy Long Island’s landscape with the Sierra Club. This Saturday, May 24th join the Sierra Club at the Setauket Harbor at 10:30am to launch from the Setauket Canoe and Kayak Rentals (631-751-2706) on Shore Road North, off Main Street in Setauket. Be sure to bring sun protection, water, and lunch for this adventure. Rental kayaks and life vests are available. 
On Sunday, May 25th bring your kayak to Brown’s River in Sayville at 10:30am, at the waterfront at the end of Terry Street. Be sure to bring your sun protection and water, and an optional lunch is available at the Cull House after kayaking.
And for those less inclined to the sunshine, check out New York City’s Zombie Crawl on Sunday, May 25th at 4pm at Duff’s Bar in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Life vests are also available. 
Stonehenge is one of the oldest reminders of the lasting power of the built environment... and large blocks of stone. The full documentary about Stonehenge, including Nigel's interview, will be show on TV on June 1st.
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