Two 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.
Environment and Agriculture
New Legislation Changes the Smart Growth Playing Field
Wednesday, September 18th, 2013Time 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.
Governor Signs Bill Improving Municipal Tools for Cluster Development
Thursday, August 8th, 2013A bill, strongly supported by New Jersey Future, that improves cluster development tools available to New Jersey municipalities is now law.
New Jersey Experience with Sandy Rebuilding Suggests Ways to Improve Federal Assistance
Monday, August 5th, 2013Based on experience with the first round of federal Sandy rebuilding funds, recommendations have been submitted for additional guidance on how to use the next round.
New Jersey Future Supports Economic Incentives that Don’t Subsidize Sprawl
Wednesday, July 24th, 2013New Jersey Future would like to support the most current version of the Economic Incentives Act, as long as it advances the intent of the original version.
Economic Opportunity Act’s “Log Cabin Loophole” Invites Sprawl Subsidies
Thursday, July 18th, 2013A significant loophole in the Assembly’s current version of the Economic Opportunity Act would invite sprawl subsidies. There’s still time to fix it.
New Jersey’s Water Infrastructure: The Biggest Risk Is Doing Nothing
Tuesday, June 25th, 2013Experts at a symposium detail how New Jersey’s water infrastructure is antiquated and disintegrating, and assert that continued inaction will only raise the cost of fixing it and lower the state’s economic competitiveness.
Somerset County Forum Highlights Economic Competitiveness Needs
Tuesday, June 18th, 2013Somerset County is analyzing where to invest for growth and how to retrofit obsolete suburban office parks now that employers are once again focusing on transit-accessible locations.
Slow Growth, Old Infrastructure Mean a Need for Innovation and Reinvestment
Thursday, June 13th, 2013The revitalization of New Jersey’s cities and centers mean that investments in infrastructure will need to focus on reinvestment and innovation for sustainability.