Working for Smart Growth:
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Five Ways Social Entrepreneurship Could Disrupt Traditional Planning and Development

Tuesday, September 10th, 2013

A new report examines a range of technology-driven innovations that have the potential to disrupt the traditional processes of planning and development.

Post-Sandy Recovery: Balancing Regional Planning With Home Rule

Tuesday, July 23rd, 2013

The devastation wrought by Sandy is both local and regional. Strictly top-down or bottom-up solutions are not likely to serve the recovery well.

In Rush To Rebuild, Are We Failing To Plan for the Next Superstorm?

Monday, July 22nd, 2013

Overdevelopment has long plagued the Jersey Shore, but rebuilding efforts tend to overlook that inconvenient truth.

Rethinking the Shore Forum Zeroes in on Better Planning, Leadership

Monday, July 22nd, 2013

Our partner WHYY recaps the first of a series of community conversations about Rethinking the Shore.

Post-Sandy Resiliency Planning Assistance Grants Available

Monday, June 17th, 2013

The New Jersey Dept. of Community Affairs is making $5 million in federal disaster recovery funds available to municipalities for resiliency planning.

Reform Task Force Calls for Large Cut in Property Taxes

Wednesday, June 12th, 2013

The New Jersey State League of Municipalities unveiled a proposal to reform the state’s property tax system by shifting part of the burden to a broader state income tax.

Bill To Increase Aid to Sandy-Stricken Communities Introduced in Congress

Wednesday, June 12th, 2013

A bill introduced in the House of Representatives by several New Jersey legislators would, if passed, direct additional aid to Sandy-stricken communities in the state.

Frank Lautenberg, Champion of Smart Growth

Monday, June 3rd, 2013

We mourn the passing of a true champion of smart growth in the Garden State.

Redevelopment Forum Approved for Continuing Education Credits

Thursday, May 16th, 2013

Redevelopment Forum 2013 has been approved for continuing education credits.

New Jersey Future Receives Housing Award

Tuesday, May 7th, 2013

The Central Jersey Housing Resource Center honored New Jersey Future with its Outstanding Achievement in Affordable Housing Award.

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