New Jersey has lost a true civic and urban visionary, central to the revitalization of New Brunswick and a pioneer in business involvement in revitalization.
Economic Development
John Heldrich, a Civic Visionary
Saturday, November 1st, 2014Survey Will Help Identify Downtown Revitalization Needs
Wednesday, September 17th, 2014A survey of municipal officials and executives in charge of downtown revitalization will help identify towns’ most urgent redevelopment needs.
Sept. 15 Community Meeting Will Focus on Reopening of Downtown Trenton’s Assunpink Creek
Thursday, September 11th, 2014The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the City of Trenton are preparing to undertake a habitat restoration project that adds parkland and natural space.
Report: Prompt Action Is Needed for Best-Practices Upgrade of New Jersey’s Urban Water Infrastructure
Tuesday, September 9th, 2014The report from a May convening stresses the need for prompt action on best-practices upgrades to New Jersey’s urban water systems.
Shared Investment in Urban Water Systems Will Lead to Clean Rivers, More Vibrant Communities
Monday, August 25th, 2014The Dodge Foundation’s Chris Daggett and Margaret Waldock discuss the importance of shared investments in upgrading New Jersey’s urban water infrastructure.
Big Fixes for Water Infrastructure Will Mean Bigger Bills for Customers
Monday, June 23rd, 2014Water woes and next steps — including special programs for low-income ratepayers — were the subject of a recent NJ Spotlight conference.
Innovation Districts: New Jersey Has the Right Ingredients
Thursday, June 5th, 2014A Brookings Institution report and event, including live webcast, on the rise of innovation districts highlight their potential as economic-development tools. Such districts can serve as models for New Jersey at it seeks to attract economic growth.
Convening Aims to Develop an Agenda for Change for New Jersey’s Urban Water Infrastructure
Tuesday, May 20th, 2014Leaders explore challenges and opportunities for revamping water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure in New Jersey cities.
Investing in Transit Is an Economic Incentive
Wednesday, May 14th, 2014Cities around the country are discovering that investments in transit bring economic benefits. New Jersey could take a lesson.
New Report Highlights State’s Water Infrastructure Crisis
Tuesday, May 6th, 2014A new report analyzes the state of water infrastructure in New Jersey’s oldest cities, and highlights both the urgent need for repair and the challenges repair efforts face.