Working for Smart Growth:
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Archive for May, 2025

A Tale of Two Upbringings and a Shared Vision For a Healthy Environment

Wednesday, May 21st, 2025

Our formative years and lived experiences are vastly different. One of us is a first-generation immigrant, and the other is a second-generation immigrant, both of whom call this state their home. We both bring distinctly different cultural lenses and identities, yet we have shared passions and values for creating a healthy environment for everyone in NJ.

More Home Choices for New Jersey: How Accessory Dwelling Units Can Help Solve Our Housing Shortage

Thursday, May 15th, 2025

If you’ve tried finding a home in New Jersey recently, you already know: the rent is too high, buying a home feels impossible, and competition is fierce. Rentals disappear overnight and homebuyers face bidding wars that drive prices out of reach. Why is it so difficult to find an affordable place to live?

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