Trenton’s waterfront project is but one of several examples of government and the private sector working together to pave the way for redevelopment.
Local Planning
Agreement on Waterfront Plan Buoys Redevelopment in Trenton
Wednesday, February 18th, 2009TDR Implementation – Keen Interest, Slow Progress
Friday, June 1st, 2007Just over three years ago, the State Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) Act was signed into law, authorizing municipalities across New Jersey to adopt programs to “transfer” potential development from conservation areas to designated growth areas, typically at higher densities […]
Washington Township and Smart Growth
Tuesday, April 17th, 2007The estimated average property tax bill in Washington Township increased by 84 percent between 1998 and 2004. This was the 14th-largest increase among all 566 municipalities in the state, and the biggest increase in Mercer County. (East Windsor Township is […]
Tax Relief without Reform?
Friday, January 12th, 2007New Jersey’s local governments shoulder a larger share of public education costs than most other states. Currently, 53.3 percent of revenues for public schools are raised locally in New Jersey, compared to a national average of only 43.9 percent.
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.
Smart Conservation and Density
Tuesday, August 10th, 2004Smart Conservation offers municipalities a tested and powerful approach to land conservation that integrates planning and regulation with spending on open space and infrastructure.
Impact Fees and Sprawl
Friday, March 21st, 2003To promote smarter growth, impact fees should be used to impede growth where it is not desired, consistent with the state’s blueprint for smart growth, the State Development and Redevelopment Plan.
Cyanamid Site and Tax-Sharing
Friday, December 13th, 2002Tax sharing means communities share the tax benefits of new development with their neighbors just as they already share the negative spillover effects of development, including increased traffic, pollution and loss of open land.
Saving Land Without The Tax Bite Takes TDRs
Wednesday, August 1st, 2001Saving Land, Sparing Taxpayers New Jersey announced last week that it will spend $230 million to purchase another 58,000 acres of farmland and open space, and preserve these from development. In March, Burlington County preserved 640 acres of farm property […]
Municipalities Need a “Smart Growth Shield”
Tuesday, June 19th, 2001A State Appellate Court this month upheld Mount Olive Township’s rezoning of a parcel of land to limit development, because the zoning change was based on the State Plan.