A new report from McKinsey & Company on ways to accelerate New Jersey’s economic growth includes many smart-growth recommendations that New Jersey Future’s gubernatorial platform also addresses.
Economic Development
McKinsey’s Smart Economic Vision for New Jersey
Thursday, July 20th, 2017Many States Making New Investments in Water Infrastructure
Wednesday, June 28th, 2017A review of programs around the country that help finance upgrades and expansions to water infrastructure offers important lessons for New Jersey.
Jersey Water Works Co-Sponsors New One Water Awards Program
Monday, June 12th, 2017The awards program, sponsored jointly with the Association of Environmental Authorities and the American Water Works Association-NJ Section, will recognize sustainable solutions to New Jersey’s water challenges.
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.
New Office Market Report: Transit Service Is Key
Wednesday, April 12th, 2017A new report details how office properties near transit are seeing higher rents and lower vacancy rates than their counterparts in non-transit locations, confirming that smart investment in transit assets is key to maintaining New Jersey’s economic competitiveness.
Forum Roundup: Reinforce Your Redevelopment Strategy With Good Data
Monday, April 10th, 2017Good data about the market surrounding a redevelopment plan can help make sure the plan is substantial enough, and can convince community members to support it.
Guide 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.
Forum Feature: Federal Redevelopment Tools: Existential Threats, and a Few Opportunities
Monday, March 20th, 2017While the new administration has threatened significant cuts to federal redevelopment tools, there is reason to hope that some important programs will remain.
Forum Roundup: The Changing Downtown Retail Paradigm
Monday, March 20th, 2017Even with more and more shopping occurring online, there are things downtown retailers can do to attract a lively customer base.
Recommendations for the Next Governor
Friday, March 10th, 2017New Jersey Future’s 2017 gubernatorial platform recommends targeted smart-growth investments and strategies to help accelerate New Jersey’s economic growth.