“Where” we grow gets the lion’s share of attention in New Jersey, but “how” we grow is equally important to conserving land and a high quality of life.
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Sprawl Continues Apace
Tuesday, June 1st, 2004Rethinking Oil Consumption
Friday, May 21st, 2004New Jersey has an ace in the hole when it comes to reducing our state’s dependence of oil and global vulnerability: the nation’s third most-patronized bus, rail and light rail network in the nation.
Census Confirms Highlands Growth Pressures
Friday, April 30th, 2004Growth pressures in the Highlands are likely to intensify under a proposed Highlands bill that would limit development on nearly 400,000 acres of critical watershed lands.
Stranded Without Options
Tuesday, April 20th, 2004Redevelopment of New Jersey’s more densely developed communities, particularly its older suburbs and cities, can help restore housing and transportation options for many older New Jerseyans, and contribute to a higher quality of life for all who cannot, or will not, drive.
Less Housing, Higher Prices
Thursday, March 18th, 2004Housing affordability is not only an issue for New Jersey families; it is a cornerstone of the state’s economic prosperity.
10,000 Steps and Smarter Growth
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2004Communities having the hallmarks of smart growth (mixed-use development, pedestrian-friendly, placing new growth with or near existing infrastructure), are also places that can offer a host of options for travel: car, bike, bus, train, as well as simple walking.
Growth and the Highlands
Friday, February 13th, 2004True growth management success in the Highlands depends upon establishment of a regional planning group of state and local interests, with authority to create opportunities for new housing and economic development by steering development from environmentally sensitive areas to clearly designated areas where growth makes sense.
Making Redevelopment Easier
Friday, January 30th, 2004Stopping growth in the wrong places gets you only halfway to smart growth. Success requires helping growth happen in the right places, too.
Seeking Smart Growth Momentum
Monday, January 19th, 2004New Jersey has historically been a leader in the land use reform, however, the last major piece of planning legislation passed in 1985 (State Planning Act).
Gas Tax Too Expensive
Wednesday, November 26th, 2003A proposal to raise the gas tax by 12.5 cents per gallon would have a minimal impact on the drivers of fuel-efficient vehicles, and a large payoff for all drivers if the funds are used as proposed for the repair of today’s aging infrastructure and projects to alleviate heavy traffic.