Working for Smart Growth:
More Livable Places and Open Spaces
In the Strong America presentation, Strong Towns President and Founder Charles L. Marohn, Jr. highlights some of the most powerful stories in his book Strong Towns: A Bottom Up Revolution to Rebuild American Prosperity, and uses those insights to highlight a path to community prosperity that’s as unique as your place.
Location:
Calvary Baptist Church
66 South Grove Street
East Orange, NJ 07018
DESCRIPTION: All-day conference attracting over 600 professionals throughout the state from non-profit organizations, major funders, corporate sponsors, exhibitors, government officials and consultants. This year’s theme, Connect * Spark * ACT, will explore hot year-end topics, policy issues, and resources for non-profits across the spectrum. Register now for this signature event that grows bigger and better every year, featuring two keynotes and over 20 breakout sessions on topics including: fiscal forecasting, diversity and inclusion, leadership training, time management, eco-friendly practices, marketing campaigns, trends in philanthropy, researching grant opportunities, public speaking tips, and so much more. This must-attend conference also includes 26 exhibitors with products and services for non-profits and a post-event networking reception.
DATE & TIME: Wednesday, December 4, 2019, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION: The Palace at Somerset Park, 333 Davidson Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873
COST: $145 – $205 early registration through October 18, $190 – $275 through November 25, Late fee charge $25 added on November 26 (Full-day scholarships available.)
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New Jersey Future Executive Director Peter Kasabach will speak about the adoption of and implementation of the State Development and Redevelopment Plan, NJ’s smart growth blueprint for revitalizing communities and protecting natural resources.
Location: Trenton Country Club, 201 Sullivan Way, West Trenton NJ 08628
Every two years, the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) and the Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center at Rutgers hold the Complete Streets Summit to advance strategies to make our streets safer and more accessible to everyone.
New Jersey Future recently facilitated an implementation workshop in collaboration with aging-friendly coordinators from Westwood Borough, Teaneck Township and Ridgewood Village.
A coalition of partners led by Tri-State Transportation Campaign planned the festival to encourage biking and walking and reclaim the streets for people.
Peter Kasabach joined three other experts at the Governor’s Conference on Housing and Economic Development Reinventing the Suburbs panel to unpack the top issues facing our suburbs.
New Jersey, along with states across the country, is confronting a public health threat: lead in drinking water. The primary source is lead service lines (LSLs), hose-sized pipes containing some amount of lead that connect water mains under the streets to buildings. But which communities are most at risk?
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