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Lieutenant Governor To Speak at Redevelopment Forum

Monday, February 13th, 2012

N.J. Lt. Gov. Guadagno will deliver the opening remarks at Redevelopment Forum 2012, focusing on how the state is streamlining its incentives to foster growth while preserving critical resources.

Liveblogging the State Strategic Plan Public Hearing

Thursday, February 9th, 2012

Liveblog of the first public hearing on the State Strategic Plan.

Our Take on the State of the State Address

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

New Jersey Future’s reaction to Gov. Christie’s State of the State address.

Public Hearings on State Strategic Plan Begin in February

Monday, January 9th, 2012

Six public hearings on the State Strategic Plan have been scheduled in February and early March at various locations around New Jersey.

Demand Grows for Smart-Growth Work Environments

Wednesday, January 4th, 2012

A new survey shows that office workers in the Garden State want many of the amenities that smart-growth locations offer, including food, access to transit, and access to downtowns.

Byram Township Wins National Smart-Growth Grant

Friday, December 9th, 2011

In addition to winning a New Jersey Future Smart Growth Award, Byram Township has also won a national technical-assistance grant for its planned Village Center.

Planning Association Conference Includes Sessions on Current Smart-Growth Issues

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011

Presentations and other documents from several sessions at the New Jersey chapter of the American Planning Association’s annual conference.

Menendez Focuses on TOD Funding in Updated Livable Communities Act

Thursday, September 29th, 2011

Sen. Menendez introduces an updated Livable Communities Act, including funding to spark private investment in transit-oriented development.

What makes a great place to live?

Friday, August 19th, 2011

CNNMoney’s list of great places to live is a good start, but how about some more smart-growth indicators included in the criteria they used?

How about an E-ZPass for transit?

Friday, August 12th, 2011

Transit farecard inter-operability isn’t all it could be. But the technology exists, so why can’t a traveler use one farecard on every North American city’s transit system?

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