New Jersey Future was founded
to achieve smart growth statewide: growth that protects New Jersey’s
open lands and natural resources, strengthens our communities, makes it
easier to get around, and increases our housing choices. New Jersey Future
fulfills this mission through original research, policy analysis, public
education, and advocacy.
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New Jersey appears prosperous, but our future is threatened unless state leaders follow a different agenda. View our Four Ways guide online or download the PDF.
An online resource to connect you with the information needed to implement
Smart Growth solutions in your town.
News
SMART HOUSING ZONES New Jersey lacks an adequate supply of homes that are affordable to the pocketbook and friendly to the environment. NJF is leading an effort to create a state program to address this issue.
New Jersey Future, PlanSmart NJ and the Regional Plan Association issued a press release on August 6 urging Governor Corzine not to veto the minutes of the July 17 meeting at which the Highlands council adopted its Regional Master Plan. Read article in the Star Ledger.
NJF Testifies Against Regional Contribution Agreements Read NJF's June 5 testimony to the Assembly Appropriations Committee regarding proposed affordable housing policy. New Jersey Future's Op-Ed appears in the Star Ledger on July 18, 2008.
Kasabach Appointed to Permit Efficiency Review Task Force The purpose of the DEP Task Force is to recommend changes to the department's permitting process to provide more timely and efficient service and enhance its ability to advance sustainable development projects. The Task Force will develop its recommendations over a period of 120 days. Click here to read the press release.
2008 Smart Growth Awards The ceremony for our seventh Smart Growth Awards, which celebrated smart planning and development in New Jersey, was held on June 5, 2008, at the Newark Club. Click here to read about the winners.
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