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Local Planning

New Study Shines a Light on Mixed-Income Housing Around New Jersey’s Transit Stations

Monday, June 22nd, 2015

A new analysis of income distribution in the neighborhoods around New Jersey’s transit stations shows that the benefits of access to transit are not always available across all income groups.

New Report Highlights National Trend: Corporations Are Investing Downtown

Thursday, June 18th, 2015

A new report highlights corporations that have focused on downtown for relocation or expansion, and offers strategies for urban areas that want to attract corporate investment.

Millennials, ‘Alternative’ Economy Shape Downtown Redevelopment Trends

Monday, June 15th, 2015

At Downtown New Jersey’s annual conference, the focus was on the way Millennials and alternative economies are transforming traditional downtowns.

The Public Wins a Strengthened Role in Rebuild By Design Projects

Wednesday, May 13th, 2015

Changes to the Rebuild By Design proposals now require stronger public engagement measures, something New Jersey Future recommended.

Incorporating Green Infrastructure: The Time Is Now

Wednesday, May 13th, 2015

Strategies from a session at the American Planning Association conference on zoning for green infrastructure.

Planning Our Coastal Future: Little Egg Harbor and Tuckerton

Tuesday, April 28th, 2015

Little Egg Harbor and Tuckerton get their first look at New Jersey Future’s analysis of vulnerability to future flooding from sea-level rise.

League of Municipalities Executive Director To Retire

Tuesday, April 28th, 2015

New Jersey Future salutes the New Jersey State League of Municipalities’ executive director, Bill Dressel, who is retiring after 41 years with the organization.

Community Meetings To Focus on Flood Vulnerability, Potential Solutions

Friday, April 10th, 2015

A series of free public meetings in Tuckerton and Little Egg Harbor will focus on vulnerability to coastal flooding, and explore potential solutions.

Forum Plenary: Impact Investing and Systems Thinking

Friday, April 10th, 2015

A look at how new approaches to investing are reshaping New Jersey’s cities both above and below ground.

2015 Smart Growth Award Winners Announced

Monday, March 30th, 2015

New Jersey Future announces the winners of its 2015 Smart Growth Awards; Anne Babineau Esq. to receive leadership award.

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