Contrary to some reports, the slowdown in population growth in New Jersey’s northwestern exurbs is not the result of restrictions on development imposed by the Highlands Act.
Archive for April, 2014
Highlands Development Regulations Not Responsible for Exurban Slowdown
Thursday, April 24th, 2014Forum Plenary: A Tale of Three Cities
Thursday, April 17th, 2014Three cities offer three approaches to urban downtown revitalization.
State Hazard Mitigation Plan Should Do More To Address Risk, Integrate With Local Planning
Friday, April 11th, 2014Comments from New Jersey Future and six other organizations call for the state’s draft hazard mitigation plan to be modified to take greater account of climate-based risks, and to integrate more closely with local planning efforts.
Forum Feature: Is Demolition Always the Best Option for Vacant Properties?
Thursday, April 10th, 2014Finding the most appropriate solution for a vacant property will almost always have multiple positive effects. Often the best solution is not demolition.
Timing of Public Comment Period on State Hazard Plan Raises Questions
Friday, April 4th, 2014For the first time, the state requested public input on the draft hazard mitigation plan it must submit. But it opened the comment period only after it had submitted the draft plan.
New County Population Estimates: Older Places Continue Their Revival
Friday, April 4th, 2014The new Census estimates show a continuation of county population trends: Older, already-built places see growth, and exurban counties see population losses.
Communities Need To Understand, Plan Effectively for Climate Risks
Thursday, April 3rd, 2014Executive Director Peter Kasabach made his debut April 2 on Al Jazeera America, joining a panel on Ray Suarez’s show Inside Story to talk about the importance of understanding the risks posed by a changing climate, and giving communities the leadership and resources they need to plan accordingly.
Forum Feature: Eyes Wide Open … or Shut
Thursday, April 3rd, 2014At a Redevelopment Forum session on climate change, speakers were clear: New Jersey is paying insufficient attention to the increasing risks of a changing climate, and both good leadership and good information are needed if that is to change.
2014 Smart Growth Awards Announced
Tuesday, April 1st, 2014Three housing developments; two downtown plans; a transformative open-space plan; an anchor of hope for its surrounding community; and a region-wide plan for smart economic growth are all winners of New Jersey Future’s 2014 Smart Growth Awards. Former State Planning Commission Chairman Joe Maraziti will receive the Cary Edwards Leadership Award.
A Solution to New Jersey’s Transportation Funding Problem Is on the Horizon
Tuesday, April 1st, 2014Can fees on shoes, tolls on sidewalks and subsidies for SUVs help solve New Jersey’s transportation funding problem?