New Jersey is the most segregated state in the nation by income, when comparing the family incomes of children in public schools.
New Jersey Future Blog
Land Use and Equity
Tuesday, May 31st, 2005Supporting Tax Relief, But Not Reform?
Friday, May 13th, 2005New Jersey Future believes that while not the first choice, a tax convention is the best choice for finding solutions to the state’s property tax problems.
Voters: Give Use Redevelopment
Friday, April 29th, 2005The majority of New Jersey voters have consistently favored existing communities over new development as a state funding priority in polls conducted over the past few decades.
Eminent Domain and Redevelopment
Friday, April 15th, 2005Eminent domain may be the only tool available in certain cases for achieving community redevelopment.
Pacesetters in Historic Preservation
Friday, March 4th, 2005The Borough of Fanwood is pioneering an innovative approach to preserving the character of its historic district with its Victorian-era homes and huge oaks.
Preservation Challenge for Highlands
Friday, February 18th, 2005The Highlands Act requires the Council to use Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) as a tool to implement the regional plan by transferring growth from conservation areas to growth areas in the planning area, or elsewhere in Highlands counties.
Family Unfriendly towns
Friday, January 28th, 2005Today’s property tax system drives communities to zone out families and to chase and compete for non-residential development, even when that development changes community character, erases open lands and adds to traffic.
The Governor’s Priorities
Friday, January 7th, 2005New Jerseyans care deeply about their land — so much so that we are national leaders in the posting and passage of open space ballots.
2004 Year in Review
Monday, December 20th, 2004Facts in 2004 that have and will continue to shape our work at New Jersey Future.
TDR Nears Home Stretch
Sunday, December 12th, 2004TDR is a tool that planners have long sought to help manage growth, particularly on the suburban fringes.