Caren Franzini, a New Jersey Future trustee and the former chief executive officer of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, has been inducted into the NJBIZ Business Hall of Fame.
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New Jersey Future Trustee Inducted Into Business Hall of Fame
Tuesday, January 19th, 2016Smart Growth in the Somerset Hills
Wednesday, January 13th, 2016Two Somerset County municipalities are considering taking smart-growth initiatives to revitalize their local economies.
Conference Pinpoints Water as Defining Issue for Next Generation
Tuesday, December 15th, 2015The inaugural New Jersey Urban Water Conference outlined the challenges and opportunities in upgrading New Jersey’s inadequate urban water infrastructure. The new collaborative Jersey Water Works was officially introduced.
Introducing Jersey Water Works!
Tuesday, December 15th, 2015Stakeholders from a variety of sectors have come together to form a new collaborative focused on transforming the inadequate water infrastructure in New Jersey’s cities and towns.
Can New Jersey’s Older Residents Afford Their Housing?
Tuesday, December 8th, 2015A new report analyzes the question of housing affordability for New Jersey’s older residents, and finds barriers in two types of communities.
New Jersey Gets a D+ on New Climate Preparedness Report Card
Thursday, November 19th, 2015A new report card on preparedness for climate change gives New Jersey a low grade for failing to put plans in place to mitigate future risks.
Rebuild By Design Resiliency Projects: A Status Update
Wednesday, October 28th, 2015New Jersey Future recently submitted comments on two Rebuild By Design resiliency projects, emphasizing the need to incorporate climate projections into planning, and to develop a robust public-engagement plan.
Are Towns in a Better Position to Make Long-Term Resiliency Decisions?
Tuesday, October 27th, 2015A new report examines lessons learned from the groundbreaking local-recovery program piloted by New Jersey Future in six Sandy-affected towns.
Housing and Community Development Network Honors New Jersey Future With Community Partner Award
Thursday, September 24th, 2015The Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey is honoring New Jersey Future with its Exceptional Community Partner Award.
Surgeon General’s #StepItUp Campaign Highlights Land-Use Challenges to Regular Walking
Thursday, September 10th, 2015The surgeon general’s call for more walking, and acknowledgement that not all communities are designed to foster walking, is a welcome recognition of the importance of smart-growth design.
