In line with its mission and approach, in 2014, the Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency engaged the Regional Plan Association to collaborate with self-selecting local municiaplities to carefully consider and address economic development opportunities in downtowns and transit corridors with the aim of spurring sustainable economic growth in Suffolk County. Since that time, RPA has worked with six municipalities on discrete projects that aim to foster transit-oriented development, diversify housing opportunities and create safer, more walkable environments and downtowns across the County.

This report provides a detailed analysis of both the outcomes and lessons learned from RPA’s work with each of these communities.