Each Friday Garden State Smart Growth will post a collection of links to news articles pertaining to land use in New Jersey. We try our best to capture all relevant stories, but we’re not perfect. Let us know in the […]
Archive for April, 2010
This Week in Land Use
Friday, April 16th, 2010New Jersey Future Announces Smart Growth Award Winners for 2010
Friday, April 16th, 2010Special Leadership Award will honor W. Cary Edwards A diverse group of innovative development and redevelopment projects located in cities, towns and townships across New Jersey will be honored with 2010 Smart Growth Awards from New Jersey Future. Six projects […]
This Week in Land Use
Friday, April 9th, 2010After a brief hiatus, This Week in Land Use is back! Each Friday Garden State Smart Growth will post a collection of links to news articles pertaining to land use in New Jersey. We try our best to capture all […]
Urban Centers on Rebound
Friday, April 9th, 2010This marked shift toward redevelopment sheds further light on the phenomenon of stabilizing—or even increasing—city populations
NJDOT Commissioner Calls for Dedicated Funding For NJ Transit from Turnpike Tolls
Monday, April 5th, 2010In an interview with the Philadelphia Inquirer, NJDOT Commissioner Jim Simpson said he would push for a dedicated source of funding for NJ Transit. “It makes sense to fund NJ Transit out of [tolls on] the turnpike. It’s good policy […]
NJ Transit Introduces “Outdoor Seating” As New, Affordable Option for Riders
Thursday, April 1st, 2010After hearing an earful from angry commuters about NJ Transit’s coming service cuts and fare hikes, transit officials have responded, introducing a new, lower cost travel option for those commuters concerned about cost. The so called “Fresh Air Fare” will […]