An upcoming “re-forum” will examine ways to update New Jersey’s Municipal Land Use Law in order to incorporate innovative planning techniques, streamline local review processes and avoid inconsistencies with other municipal, county and state planning documents.
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‘Re-Forum’ Will Tackle Updates to State’s Land-Use Law
Friday, May 5th, 2017Guide Helps Unlock New Resources for Stormwater Management
Thursday, March 23rd, 2017New Jersey’s CSO Permittee Network used a workshop to explore ways to unlock nontraditional resources for managing stormwater and sewer overflows.
Planning for Sea-Level Rise VII: Disclosure
Tuesday, February 21st, 2017Seventh of a series of articles detailing strategies coastal states are examining in order to plan for sea-level rise. This article addresses requirements to disclose vulnerability to flooding.
Planning for Sea-Level Rise VI: Tax Districts
Friday, February 17th, 2017Sixth of a series of articles detailing strategies coastal states are examining in order to plan for sea-level rise. This article addresses the use of special tax districts to provide risk-related services to flood-vulnerable areas.
Planning for Sea-Level Rise V: Overlay Zones
Thursday, February 16th, 2017Fifth of a series of articles detailing strategies coastal states are examining in order to plan for sea-level rise. This article addresses the use of overlay zones to delineate and regulate areas at risk.
Planning for Sea-Level Rise IV: Changes to Building and Site Standards
Wednesday, February 8th, 2017Fourth of a series of articles detailing strategies coastal states are examining in order to plan for sea-level rise. This article addresses changes to building and site standards.
Planning for Sea-Level Rise III: Restricting Development
Wednesday, February 8th, 2017Third of a series of articles detailing strategies coastal states are examining in order to plan for sea-level rise. This article addresses ways to restrict development and to allow protective easements to move as shorelines change.
Remembering Caren Franzini
Thursday, January 26th, 2017The passing of New Jersey Future trustee Caren Franzini is a loss not just to all who knew her, but for all of New Jersey.
Planning for Sea-Level Rise II: Redirecting Development
Tuesday, January 10th, 2017Second of a series of articles detailing strategies coastal states are examining in order to plan for sea-level rise. This article addresses ways to redirect development away from vulnerable areas.
Planning for Sea-Level Rise I: Accounting for Damage
Tuesday, January 10th, 2017First of a series of articles detailing strategies coastal states are examining in order to plan for sea-level rise. This article addresses ways to account for substantial damage to structures.