Working for Smart Growth:
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Planning and Governance

Forum Roundup: Creative Housing Solutions for Changing Demographics

Tuesday, March 26th, 2013

At this Redevelopment Forum session, speakers emphasized that changing demographics will mean municipalities will need to plan for changing housing needs.

Smart Growth Awards 2013 Winners Announced

Monday, March 25th, 2013

Four innovative projects and three visionary plans comprise the list of winners of New Jersey Future’s 2013 Smart Growth Awards.

Forum Roundup: Redeveloping Post-Sandy: Do it Quickly, and Do it Right

Friday, March 22nd, 2013

Speakers at a Redevelopment Forum panel session discuss the tools available that can help Shore towns rebuild quickly and well.

Clock Is Ticking on Public Comment Period for Sandy Recovery Spending Plan

Wednesday, March 20th, 2013

New Jersey Future provided comments on Gov. Christie’s proposed Sandy Recovery Plan.

Forum Roundup: Auditing New Brunswick’s Walkability

Tuesday, March 19th, 2013

An interactive planning workshop at the Redevelopment Forum took a look at New Brunswick’s efforts to improve the pedestrian-friendliness of its streets.

Economic Opportunity Act Will Dilute State Incentives and Subsidize Sprawl – Unless Amended

Wednesday, March 13th, 2013

A new bill streamlines New Jersey’s portfolio of economic incentives, but unless it is amended it will go too far toward subsidizing sprawl development.

Cluster Development Bill Ready for Full Vote in Senate and Assembly

Wednesday, March 13th, 2013

The cluster development bill has received unanimous approval in Senate and Assembly committees, and is headed for votes in the full Senate and Assembly.

Cluster Development Bill Advances

Wednesday, February 27th, 2013

The cluster development bill is advancing in the New Jersey State Legislature; key contacts and bill text.

So you passed a Complete Streets policy. NOW what?

Thursday, February 21st, 2013

Once a town passes a Complete Streets resolution, the important work of getting it implemented begins. Here are some best practices.

Market Demand Drives Increase in Multifamily Building Permits in New Jersey

Wednesday, February 20th, 2013

The recent signs of recovery in New Jersey’s homebuilding industry can be traced in large part to a market-driven surge in building permits issued for multi-family construction.

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