New Census municipal population estimates confirm a continuation of the trend toward places with mixed-use centers and a dense local street grid, and in particular toward towns with access to rail transit.
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The March Toward Walkable Urbanism Continues
Friday, May 25th, 2018Opportunity Zones Take Another Step Forward
Tuesday, April 10th, 2018New Jersey’s proposal to designate 169 Census tracts as Opportunity Zones has been approved. Analysis shows they represent the kinds of places where the state would like to direct growth, and where targeted investment can catalyze economic revitalization.
County Population Estimates: Return to the Urban Core Continues
Monday, March 26th, 2018New estimates from the Census Bureau confirm the state’s population shift back to older, more built-out places. Nine counties lost population, and one hit a growth milestone.
New Jersey Shows Small Population Growth in Latest Census Estimate
Wednesday, December 20th, 2017The latest Census estimates show that New Jersey’s population is still growing, albeit at approximately half the national growth rate. The state’s population topped 9 million for the first time.
Analysis: New Jersey Is Losing Its Millennials
Thursday, September 28th, 2017A new analysis of Census data shows that New Jersey’s Millennials prefer living in vibrant, mixed-use, transit-served places. However, the state is losing these young adults.
Good News, Bad News in New Monmouth Poll
Wednesday, August 2nd, 2017The latest edition of the Monmouth University Poll’s Garden State Quality of Life Index shows a record high percentage of people rating their town well, but some worrying numbers among Millennials.
Census Numbers Confirm Renewed Growth in Urban Areas
Friday, May 26th, 2017New Census figures confirm that resurgent urban areas in New Jersey are leading the state’s growth.
Report: Changes in Affordable Housing Tax Credit Criteria Move More People to High-Opportunity Areas
Tuesday, May 23rd, 2017Analysis shows changes in how affordable-housing tax credits are allocated can move such housing away from areas of concentrated poverty and into areas with greater access to opportunity.
Forum Roundup: Reimagining the Suburbs
Monday, March 27th, 2017A two-part Redevelopment Forum breakout session examined ways that New Jersey’s suburbs can be enhanced or reimagined in order to create the type of compact, walkable places that are in demand.
Population Trends at the Jersey Shore, Part 2: The Sandy Effect
Tuesday, November 1st, 2016A preliminary look at how Hurricane Sandy affected population trends along the Jersey Shore, and at some of the important questions these trends raise. Part 2 of 2.