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NJ Needs Stable Source of Funding for Redevelopment

Monday, April 30th, 2001

Inadequate funding for public improvements to induce redevelopment is a major reason why many projects that would rejuvenate developed areas cannot go forward.

Sprawl Gets NJ Coming – and Going – via Property Tax

Friday, March 30th, 2001

Many communities on the front lines of sprawl saw their property taxes jump by over 40% to cover the costs of providing new roads, sewers, schools and services.

If You Zone For It, They Will Come

Thursday, January 25th, 2001

The Sarnoff Corporation in West Windsor this month announced plans to transform its rolling 335-acre campus into a 12-building office park.

Property Taxes Drive Urban Distress and Sprawl

Wednesday, January 10th, 2001

New Jerseyans shoulder the nation’s highest residential property taxes, claiming about 10 percent of annual median household income.

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