NJDOT’s capital program for 2012 proposes to fund the Transit Village program and the Safe Streets to Transit program. It’s important that both proposals make it into the final budget.
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NJDOT Proposes to Restore Transit Village Program Funding
Friday, March 30th, 2012What’s Next in the New Jersey Highlands?
Wednesday, March 21st, 2012After Highlands Council Executive Director Eileen Swan was dismissed last week, we congratulated her on a job well done. Then we asked ourselves, what next?
State Planning Commission targets April 25 for State Strategic Plan adoption
Wednesday, March 21st, 2012The State Planning Commission will meet April 25 to vote on adoption of the State Strategic Plan as the new State Development and Redevelopment Plan.
“Investment Area” Criteria Released for the State Strategic Plan
Monday, February 13th, 2012The 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.
Christie Administration Must Commit to Updating Wastewater Plans
Thursday, January 19th, 2012If the Christie administration focuses earnestly on implementing the wastewater rules, the governor can keep his commitment to supporting growth while reducing environmental damage.
Permit Extension Bill Threatens Open Space
Wednesday, December 14th, 2011A bill to extend some development permit deadlines also threatens open space, and runs counter to the principles in Gov. Christie’s new State Strategic Plan.
Details on State Strategic Plan Begin to Emerge
Thursday, December 8th, 2011Next steps in implementation of the State Strategic Plan include six public hearings, development of detailed locational criteria for growth and preservation areas and a discretionary spending scorecard, and alignment of state agency plans and activities.
Planning Advocates Call For Amendments to Economic Development Bill
Thursday, December 1st, 2011The proposed Grow NJ bill in its current form undermines the Urban Transit Hub Tax Credit goals. We urge adoption of four amendments that will keep the incentives properly focused.
North Jersey Receives $5 Million Federal Grant To Boost Growth Around Transit
Monday, November 21st, 2011New Jersey Future is pleased to be part of the project team that will manage a $5 million HUD Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant award, announced today by Secretary Shaun Donovan.
State Planning Commission Releases Draft Final State Plan for Public Hearings
Monday, November 14th, 2011The State Strategic Plan has been released in draft final form, with comments from New Jersey Future and others, and now goes to public hearings.
