Unless we focus on difficult, long-term issues, we risk making New Jersey less competitive and hindering our future growth and prosperity.
Development and Redevelopment
Four Key Issues for New Jersey’s Future
Sunday, October 20th, 2013Somerset County’s Investment Framework Gets State Planning Commission Support
Wednesday, October 16th, 2013The State Planning Commission has approved a resolution supporting Somerset County’s Strategic Investment Framework, a recognition well deserved.
New Report Recommends Regional Coordination, Variety of Coastal Strategies
Thursday, October 10th, 2013A new report from the Urban Land Institute’s Advisory Services Panel outlines a broad range of recommendations for long-term resilience strategies in the wake of Superstorm Sandy.
Crowd-Mapping New Jersey’s Growth
Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013A new crowd-mapping tool from Rowan University’s GeoLab seeks updated information on new development in New Jersey.
State Supreme Court Ruling a Victory for Sound Planning, Housing Affordability
Thursday, September 26th, 2013The New Jersey Supreme Court decision invalidating COAH’s growth-share rules is a major victory for sound planning as well as for housing affordability.
Voters in S. Hunterdon Approve Regional School District
Wednesday, September 25th, 2013Voters in three S. Hunterdon municipalities overwhelmingly approved regionalization of their schools, something that can have significant land-use implications as well as academic and financial benefits.
New Legislation Changes the Smart Growth Playing Field
Wednesday, September 18th, 2013Two new pieces of legislation, dealing with economic incentives and non-condemnation in redevelopment areas, offer opportunities to focus New Jersey’s development in smart-growth areas.
Five Ways Social Entrepreneurship Could Disrupt Traditional Planning and Development
Tuesday, September 10th, 2013A new report examines a range of technology-driven innovations that have the potential to disrupt the traditional processes of planning and development.
Time for New Jersey To Be Smarter Than the Storm
Friday, September 6th, 2013Incorporating projected sea-level rise into all Sandy-related recovery and planning decision-making will help create a stronger, more resilient Garden State.
Sandy Rebuilding Task Force Issues Recommendations
Monday, August 19th, 2013The task force report highlights the need to support long-term risk reduction planning, and the importance of using the most up-to-date scientific data in planning and decision-making.