I wanted to share the following article with you from the Observer-Dispatch:

Twenty years can seem a long time in the scheme of things, but when it comes to planning for community growth, it's a mere blink of the eye. That's why leaders in the Town of Marcy are wise to be pro-active as it continues its effort to deal with all facets of nanotechnology development at SUNY Polytechnic Institute, including transportation options to and from what otherwise is a pretty secluded campus.

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="650"] The Marcy-SUNY Parkway will service not only the SUNY Polytechnic campus but will also be a travel route to the chip fabrication plants located in Marcy.[/caption]

By OBSERVER-DISPATCH | Posted Sep. 10, 2015 at 3:30 AM

Twenty years can seem a long time in the scheme of things, but when it comes to planning for community growth, it’s a mere blink of the eye. That’s why leaders in the Town of Marcy are wise to be pro-active as it continues its effort to deal with all facets of nanotechnology development at SUNY Polytechnic Institute, including transportation options to and from what otherwise is a pretty secluded campus.

The town started preparing for this more than 20 years ago when it began building infrastructure — 100 miles’ worth of sewers were completed in eight years — and since, the build-up around the college has been significant. Updating the town master plan is an ongoing process and most recently began examining walkability among transportation options to destinations such as workplaces, schools, stores, restaurants and amenities.

Remember, what happens in Marcy won’t stay in Marcy. The development of nanotechnology will have a ripple effect throughout the region.

Neighbors need to familiarize themselves with it. You can do that by taking a drive to the SUNY campus, only a minute or two from major highways. Though not on the beaten path, the campus is a mere minute or two off Route 12 (a large sign across from Riverside Center marks the entrance) or a short drive up the SUNY-Marcy Parkway, just off Route 49. Turn right onto Technology Drive to visit the campus and continue straight to the second roundabout to see the chip fabrication plant site.

Check ’em out. This is our region’s future.