New York – Connecticut Sustainable Communities Consortium
The New York-Connecticut metropolitan region includes New York City, Long Island, the lower Hudson Valley, and the coastal region of Connecticut stretching from Stamford to New Haven. The region's dense settlement pattern, extensive transit network and diverse, highly-skilled workforce have helped make it one of the most economically productive and energy efficient metropolitan areas in the United States. With more than 14 million people and nearly $800 billion in economic output, the region includes a diverse set of living choices that spans the densest urban core in the nation and a network of smaller cities and suburban communities.