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Development and Redevelopment
New Jersey Future Seeks Nominations for 2012 Smart Growth Awards
Friday, December 9th, 2011Byram Township Wins National Smart-Growth Grant
Friday, December 9th, 2011In addition to winning a New Jersey Future Smart Growth Award, Byram Township has also won a national technical-assistance grant for its planned Village Center.
Census Data Show Population Growth Has Slowed Across New Jersey
Thursday, December 1st, 2011New census county and municipal data for New Jersey show a slowdown in migration, the continued resilience of the state’s cities, and new frontiers of sprawl in the southern part of the state.
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.
Town’s Balanced Approach to Transportation Wins Leadership Award
Thursday, November 17th, 2011Hoboken’s adoption of a Complete Streets approach — which shifts the emphasis from accommodating more cars and parking to making roadways more convenient for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders and automobiles — has earned the city a Leadership Award from Sustainable Jersey.
State Planning Commission Releases Draft Final State Plan for Public Hearings
Monday, November 14th, 2011The State Strategic Plan has been released in draft final form, with comments from New Jersey Future and others, and now goes to public hearings.
Planning Association Conference Includes Sessions on Current Smart-Growth Issues
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011Presentations and other documents from several sessions at the New Jersey chapter of the American Planning Association’s annual conference.
Addressing Obesity Through Smart Planning
Sunday, October 23rd, 2011Complete streets, safe routes to school and joint-use policies can help change the built environment and increase access to existing facilities, thereby offering multiple additional opportunities for physical activity.