The surgeon general’s call for more walking, and acknowledgement that not all communities are designed to foster walking, is a welcome recognition of the importance of smart-growth design.
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Surgeon General’s #StepItUp Campaign Highlights Land-Use Challenges to Regular Walking
Thursday, September 10th, 2015Transportation, Housing Improvements Needed To Make New Jersey Towns More Aging-Friendly
Wednesday, August 12th, 2015Two recent articles highlight the difficulties many New Jersey towns have in making themselves accommodating to older residents.
Can Somerset County Attract Millennials?
Thursday, July 30th, 2015A report from a studio class at the Bloustein School examines Somerset County’s opportunities to attract Millennials.
New Jersey Future Board Chairman Named to Monmouth University’s First Endowed Chair in Real Estate Policy
Monday, July 27th, 2015New Jersey Future’s board chairman is named to Monmouth University’s first endowed chair in real estate policy.
State Planning Commission Set To Extend Center Designations; Leaves Coastal Towns at Risk
Friday, July 10th, 2015The State Planning Commission is set to extend center designations another three years, even though this action invites coastal towns to put new development in locations vulnerable to flooding and sea-level rise.
Two New Transit Villages Named, Including Second Bus-Centered Designation
Friday, July 10th, 2015The state’s 29th and 30th Transit Villages have been designated, including the second one anchored by a bus terminal.
Making Our Coastline Both Resilient and Prosperous
Wednesday, July 8th, 2015At a recent seminar, experts outlined ways that coastal areas can grow and prosper while enhancing their resilience to future climate threats.
New Report Highlights National Trend: Corporations Are Investing Downtown
Thursday, June 18th, 2015A new report highlights corporations that have focused on downtown for relocation or expansion, and offers strategies for urban areas that want to attract corporate investment.
New Jersey Future Welcomes New Trustees
Tuesday, May 5th, 2015Robert Iacullo, Lopa Kolluri and Vince Myers join New Jersey Future Board of Trustees
College Papers on Key New Jersey Policy Issues Win Statewide Academic Award
Monday, May 4th, 2015Two undergraduate papers that focus on key New Jersey land-use policy issues have won a prestigious statewide award.