New Jersey Assembly overwhelmingly approves the cluster development bill, which could see a Senate vote as soon as May 13.
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Cluster Development Bill Sails through the Assembly
Tuesday, April 30th, 2013Sandy Recovery Action Plan Doesn’t Commit to Resiliency Planning, Sustainability
Monday, April 29th, 2013Gov. Christie’s Sandy Recovery Action Plan doesn’t include funds, or a requirement, for long-term resiliency planning. Without those, New Jersey’s rebuilding efforts will not prepare the state sufficiently for the next major weather disaster.
Forum Roundup: Creative Housing Solutions for Changing Demographics
Tuesday, March 26th, 2013At this Redevelopment Forum session, speakers emphasized that changing demographics will mean municipalities will need to plan for changing housing needs.
Diane Sterner of Housing and Community Development Network To Receive Leadership Award
Monday, March 25th, 2013The founding director of the Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey will receive this year’s Cary Edwards Leadership Award.
Smart Growth Awards 2013 Winners Announced
Monday, March 25th, 2013Four 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, 2013Speakers at a Redevelopment Forum panel session discuss the tools available that can help Shore towns rebuild quickly and well.
Economic Opportunity Act Will Dilute State Incentives and Subsidize Sprawl – Unless Amended
Wednesday, March 13th, 2013A 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, 2013The cluster development bill has received unanimous approval in Senate and Assembly committees, and is headed for votes in the full Senate and Assembly.
Brownfields Bill BUILDs a Path to Neighborhood Revitalization
Thursday, March 7th, 2013U.S. Sen. Lautenberg (D-NJ) has introduced legislation that would re-authorize the EPA’s brownfields program and make brownfields restoration efforts easier.
Forum Roundup: The Shaky State of Our Infrastructure
Monday, March 4th, 2013The billions needed to upgrade New Jersey’s infrastructure will climb even higher in wake of Hurricane Sandy.