Long Island’s regional planners currently face the challenge of preserving and enhancing what residents love while systematically embracing and enacting change to the region. John Cameron, Chairman of the LI Regional Planning Council and David Calone, Chair of the Suffolk County Planning Commission discuss the top issues facing Long Island in terms of its present and future regional plans.

Long Island Business Report presents full access to the 2013 Long Island Index symposium held at Molloy College on January 15th, 2013. The Index examines the Long Island Rail Road and the infrastructure projects that will impact commuters, communities and the economic future of the island.

Known as the “Cradle of Aviation,” Long Island has a strong history of being a center for aviation and defense innovation. Anne Shybunko-Moore of GSE Dynamics and Pete Rettaliata of Air Industries discuss the importance of keeping their businesses on Long Island along with the challenges of staying here.

From major employment centers and transit hubs to vibrant cultural destinations and attractive places to live, many of Long Island’s downtown areas are being redesigned to fit the needs of 21st century residents. Donald Monti, President & CEO of Renaissance Downtowns and Patchogue mayor Paul Pontieri discuss the critical importance of revitalizing Long Island’s downtowns.