Working for Smart Growth:
More Livable Places and Open Spaces

 

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Uncovering the Real Need for Affordable Housing

Monday, September 20th, 2004

Although all New Jersey municipalities have a constitutional obligation to provide their share of such housing, it is in desperately short supply and overwhelmingly concentrated in a handful of communities, most of which are losing jobs.

Smart Conservation and Density

Tuesday, August 10th, 2004

Smart Conservation offers municipalities a tested and powerful approach to land conservation that integrates planning and regulation with spending on open space and infrastructure.

Mixed Use and Smart Downtowns

Tuesday, July 20th, 2004

Municipalities have a wide range of options when designating an area in need of redevelopment.

Transit: A Real Home Advance

Wednesday, June 30th, 2004

Homes located near transit bring their owners more choice in moving around, as well as financial benefits. The community benefits from the higher taxes paid by these properties, as well.

Gardens Leaving Garden State

Friday, June 11th, 2004

Regional Planning and TDR can stem farmland loss.

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