The president of the American Planning Association’s New Jersey chapter urges the Legislature to reconsider how it will address its proposed reform of the Meadowlands Commission.
Local Planning
Opinion: Bill To Reform Meadowlands Commission an Ill-Planned Clean-Up Attempt
Thursday, March 26th, 2015Meadowlands ‘Cleanup Bill’ Needs Cleaning Up
Wednesday, March 18th, 2015The proposed Meadowlands “cleanup” bill doesn’t go far enough to fix the flaws in the original legislation.
Release of Combined-Sewer Permits Should Trigger Generational Investments in Affected Communities
Tuesday, March 17th, 2015The new DEP permits for combined sewers should spark significant investment in revitalization in New Jersey’s urban communities.
COAH Decision Will Allow New Jersey To Move Forward With Fair Housing Process
Tuesday, March 10th, 2015The decision allows access to courts for affordable-housing challenges, re-opening the door to sound planning, production of housing for people of all incomes.
DEP Approves Permits To Restore Assunpink Creek
Thursday, February 19th, 2015The NJDEP has approved the permits necessary to daylight and restore Trenton’s Assunpink Creek. New Jersey Future has been involved with the project.
Experts Detail Challenges of Adapting to Climate Change
Tuesday, February 17th, 2015Experts at a recent roundtable discussed the challenges New Jersey faces in adapting to a changing climate.
New Jersey Future Vulnerability Assessment Process To Be Presented at National Conference
Friday, February 6th, 2015A process developed by New Jersey Future helps that municipalities quantify their financial vulnerability to flooding and sea-level rise will be featured at the American Planning Association’s national conference in April 2015.
White House Executive Order May Make Shore Communities Less Vulnerable to Storm Damage
Monday, February 2nd, 2015New Jersey policymakers applaud the White House executive order requiring all federal agencies that distribute project money to require consideration of sea-level rise in building standards.
Extending Approval for State Plan Centers Could Harm Coastal Towns
Friday, January 23rd, 2015Extending center designations for coastal towns without first evaluating their vulnerability to sea-level rise could allow growth in vulnerable areas.
Workshop Attendees Learn Innovative Approaches to Addressing Combined-Sewer Overflows
Tuesday, January 20th, 2015A one-day workshop co-hosted by New Jersey Future provided information to New Jersey cities on innovative ways to address their combined-sewer overflow problems.