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State Planning

New Sewer Service Maps Will Support Responsible Development, Water Protection

Tuesday, July 17th, 2012

Updated Sewer Service Area maps have been filed with the DEP from all 21 New Jersey counties, representing a milestone in providing guidance for responsible development in the state.

State Planning Commission Announces Additional Public Hearing for State Strategic Plan

Monday, April 30th, 2012

The state Office of Planning Advocacy has scheduled an additional hearing for the draft State Strategic Plan, pushing off a vote on adoption until at least July.

New Jersey Future Hails Promise of State Strategic Plan

Monday, April 2nd, 2012

New 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, 2012

The lieutenant governor and four senior state officials discuss how the new State Strategic Plan will help foster redevelopment in the Garden State.

State Planning Commission targets April 25 for State Strategic Plan adoption

Wednesday, March 21st, 2012

The State Planning Commission will meet April 25 to vote on adoption of the State Strategic Plan as the new State Development and Redevelopment Plan.

Lieutenant Governor To Speak at Redevelopment Forum

Monday, February 13th, 2012

N.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, 2012

The 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, 2012

Liveblog of the first public hearing on the State Strategic Plan.

Our Take on the State of the State Address

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

New Jersey Future’s reaction to Gov. Christie’s State of the State address.

Public Hearings on State Strategic Plan Begin in February

Monday, January 9th, 2012

Six public hearings on the State Strategic Plan have been scheduled in February and early March at various locations around New Jersey.

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