Related open space links PREVIOUS RACE FOR OPEN SPACE STORIESBuying the farm As demand for prime East End real estate soars, family farms are disappearing fast. Preservationists are helping farmers hang on, but some say antiquated tax laws are forcing some to sell out. Room with a view Builders and housing activists claim open space programs can be used not only to preserve striking views, but to encourage affordable housing as well. Critics, however, say those assurances are just a smokescreen to slow land preservation and fatten developers? bottom lines. Bob Weiboldt of the Long Island Builders Association explains TDRs Peter Elkowitz of the Long Island Housing Partnership says TDRs are helping affordable housing LI Farm Bureau: Some government efforts helping Farmer: Demand for land always high Peconic Land Trust: Farmers always under pressure The big build-outEnvironmentalists and local governments are gearing up for an all-out drive to save Long Island?s remaining open space. But will their efforts be enough? And is it worth the huge outlay in taxpayer dollars? Suffolk Exec. Levy discusses on land preservation efforts Dick Amper says time is running out to preserve LI's open space