A new report examines a range of technology-driven innovations that have the potential to disrupt the traditional processes of planning and development.
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Five Ways Social Entrepreneurship Could Disrupt Traditional Planning and Development
Tuesday, September 10th, 2013New Jersey Future Supports Economic Incentives that Don’t Subsidize Sprawl
Wednesday, July 24th, 2013New Jersey Future would like to support the most current version of the Economic Incentives Act, as long as it advances the intent of the original version.
New Jersey’s Inner Suburbs: Leading Indicator of Opportunity and Challenge
Wednesday, July 24th, 2013New Jersey’s “first suburbs” are becoming a leading indicator for the state’s increasing diversity, accompanied by all its opportunities and challenges. They are also often overlooked in favor of larger cities.
Somerset County Releases Study on Repurposing Under-Utilized Commercial Properties
Monday, July 22nd, 2013A new report from Somerset County that examines seven prototypical suburban commercial sites, with recommendations for redevelopment, could serve as a model for other counties.
Memo to Municipalities: Get Creative and Flexible if You Want Those Office Parks Redeveloped
Friday, July 19th, 2013Re-imagining suburban office parks will be key to New Jersey’s economic vitality in the future. Municipalities can play a key role in making that easier.
Economic Opportunity Act’s “Log Cabin Loophole” Invites Sprawl Subsidies
Thursday, July 18th, 2013A significant loophole in the Assembly’s current version of the Economic Opportunity Act would invite sprawl subsidies. There’s still time to fix it.
Somerset County Forum Highlights Economic Competitiveness Needs
Tuesday, June 18th, 2013Somerset County is analyzing where to invest for growth and how to retrofit obsolete suburban office parks now that employers are once again focusing on transit-accessible locations.
Frank Lautenberg, Champion of Smart Growth
Monday, June 3rd, 2013We mourn the passing of a true champion of smart growth in the Garden State.
New Jersey Future Receives Housing Award
Tuesday, May 7th, 2013The Central Jersey Housing Resource Center honored New Jersey Future with its Outstanding Achievement in Affordable Housing Award.
Forum Roundup: The Balancing Act Between Ports and Their Hosts
Thursday, April 4th, 2013The differing needs that ports have from their host municipalities leads to an ongoing balancing act across multiple jurisdictions.