A 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.
Redevelopment
Innovation Districts: New Jersey Has the Right Ingredients
Thursday, June 5th, 2014Convening 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.
Highlands Development Regulations Not Responsible for Exurban Slowdown
Thursday, April 24th, 2014Contrary to some reports, the slowdown in population growth in New Jersey’s northwestern exurbs is not the result of restrictions on development imposed by the Highlands Act.
Forum Plenary: A Tale of Three Cities
Thursday, April 17th, 2014Three cities offer three approaches to urban downtown revitalization.
Forum Feature: Is Demolition Always the Best Option for Vacant Properties?
Thursday, April 10th, 2014Finding the most appropriate solution for a vacant property will almost always have multiple positive effects. Often the best solution is not demolition.
New County Population Estimates: Older Places Continue Their Revival
Friday, April 4th, 2014The new Census estimates show a continuation of county population trends: Older, already-built places see growth, and exurban counties see population losses.
Forum Feature: Eyes Wide Open … or Shut
Thursday, April 3rd, 2014At a Redevelopment Forum session on climate change, speakers were clear: New Jersey is paying insufficient attention to the increasing risks of a changing climate, and both good leadership and good information are needed if that is to change.
2014 Smart Growth Awards Announced
Tuesday, April 1st, 2014Three housing developments; two downtown plans; a transformative open-space plan; an anchor of hope for its surrounding community; and a region-wide plan for smart economic growth are all winners of New Jersey Future’s 2014 Smart Growth Awards. Former State Planning Commission Chairman Joe Maraziti will receive the Cary Edwards Leadership Award.