Two plans, an innovative zoning code, a feasibility study and three projects are winners of New Jersey Future’s 2012 Smart Growth Awards. In addition, the Cary Edwards Leadership Award will be presented to Joseph M. Taylor, president and chief executive officer of Panasonic Corporation of North America.
Planning and Governance
2012 Smart Growth Award Winners Announced
Wednesday, April 18th, 2012More New Jersey Commuters Relying on Transit to Get to Work
Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012New data show that more New Jersey commuters are relying on transit to get to work, and that, even with the decentralization of employment, there has been no increase in the percentage of solo drivers.
New Jersey Future Hails Promise of State Strategic Plan
Monday, April 2nd, 2012New Jersey Future’s comments recommend some needed revisions to the draft State Strategic Plan to ensure that it will improve the state’s economy, its environment, and its communities.
State Officials: Redevelopment at the Heart of State Strategic Plan
Wednesday, March 28th, 2012The lieutenant governor and four senior state officials discuss how the new State Strategic Plan will help foster redevelopment in the Garden State.
What’s Next in the New Jersey Highlands?
Wednesday, March 21st, 2012After Highlands Council Executive Director Eileen Swan was dismissed last week, we congratulated her on a job well done. Then we asked ourselves, what next?
State Planning Commission targets April 25 for State Strategic Plan adoption
Wednesday, March 21st, 2012The State Planning Commission will meet April 25 to vote on adoption of the State Strategic Plan as the new State Development and Redevelopment Plan.
New Jersey Isn’t Capitalizing on Demand for Walkable Places
Monday, March 5th, 2012Guest author Chris Leinberger, who will deliver the luncheon keynote at New Jersey Future’s Redevelopment Forum, examines some successful examples of redevelopment from suburban to walkable urban areas in the Washington, D.C., area, and highlights what New Jersey municipalities must do in order to enjoy similar success.
Lieutenant Governor To Speak at Redevelopment Forum
Monday, February 13th, 2012N.J. Lt. Gov. Guadagno will deliver the opening remarks at Redevelopment Forum 2012, focusing on how the state is streamlining its incentives to foster growth while preserving critical resources.
“Investment Area” Criteria Released for the State Strategic Plan
Monday, February 13th, 2012The newly released the Priority Growth Criteria will determine where state development and preservation incentives will be directed. They need to be refined and tested to ensure they support the State Planning Act and work in accordance with smart-growth principles.
Liveblogging the State Strategic Plan Public Hearing
Thursday, February 9th, 2012Liveblog of the first public hearing on the State Strategic Plan.