Summary
Monroe County is caught in a tough spot where its new housing incentives actually fight against its green climate goals. Basically, developers could get rewarded for building projects that end up hurting the environment.
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Taxpayer funds might end up subsidizing projects that increase long-term environmental costs and energy inefficiencies.
Developers looking to build quickly without having to worry about costly green-building standards.
Local residents who care about clean air, lower carbon emissions, and sustainable neighborhood growth.
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How Monroe County’s housing incentives undermine its climate policy
How Monroe County’s housing incentives undermine its climate policy Rochester Beacon
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