In the past three years, New Jersey’s county population growth patterns have shown a remarkable reversal from their previous trend toward outward-pushing sprawl development. The newest Census figures indicate a return to urban and inner-suburban counties, to more compact, walkable places.
Economic Development
New Jersey Counties Show Dramatic Reversal in Population Growth Patterns
Tuesday, June 12th, 2012Seven Exemplary Projects, Plans Earn Smart Growth Awards for 2012
Thursday, May 31st, 2012Seven projects and plans, ranging from a mixed-use brownfield redevelopment to a shopping center transformation to an innovative alternative to traditional zoning, will receive New Jersey Future’s 2012 Smart Growth Awards. Joseph M. Taylor, chairman and chief executive officer of Panasonic Corporation of North America, will receive the Cary Edwards Leadership Award, honoring his decision to build a new headquarters in Newark.
New Jersey Future Hails Promise of State Strategic Plan
Monday, April 2nd, 2012New Jersey Future’s comments recommend some needed revisions to the draft State Strategic Plan to ensure that it will improve the state’s economy, its environment, and its communities.
Redevelopment Forum Keynote: ‘Walkable Urbanism’ Is Key to New Jersey’s Future
Thursday, March 22nd, 2012Noted urbanist Chris Leinberger, who gave the keynote address at New Jersey Future’s Redevelopment Forum, highlights the many opportunities in developing walkable urban places, and provides New Jersey with a to-do list to help move that kind of redevelopment forward.
New Jersey Isn’t Capitalizing on Demand for Walkable Places
Monday, March 5th, 2012Guest author Chris Leinberger, who will deliver the luncheon keynote at New Jersey Future’s Redevelopment Forum, examines some successful examples of redevelopment from suburban to walkable urban areas in the Washington, D.C., area, and highlights what New Jersey municipalities must do in order to enjoy similar success.
Our Take on the State of the State Address
Tuesday, January 17th, 2012New Jersey Future’s reaction to Gov. Christie’s State of the State address.
Demand Grows for Smart-Growth Work Environments
Wednesday, January 4th, 2012A new survey shows that office workers in the Garden State want many of the amenities that smart-growth locations offer, including food, access to transit, and access to downtowns.
Planning Advocates Call For Amendments to Economic Development Bill
Thursday, December 1st, 2011The proposed Grow NJ bill in its current form undermines the Urban Transit Hub Tax Credit goals. We urge adoption of four amendments that will keep the incentives properly focused.
North Jersey Receives $5 Million Federal Grant To Boost Growth Around Transit
Monday, November 21st, 2011New Jersey Future is pleased to be part of the project team that will manage a $5 million HUD Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant award, announced today by Secretary Shaun Donovan.
Compact Downtown Development Offers Property Tax Benefits
Thursday, November 17th, 2011An analysis of properties in New Brunswick and the Morristown area finds that compact downtown developments pay significantly higher property taxes per acre than lower-density development located outside downtown areas.