53.3 percent of revenues for public schools are raised locally in New Jersey, compared to a national average of 43.9 percent. As a result, New Jersey has the nation’s highest median property-tax bill—$5,352, according to 2005 Census Bureau data. This in turn encourages municipalities to favor retail and office development while […]
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2007 Year in Review
Friday, December 28th, 20072006 Year in Review
Thursday, December 28th, 2006Here are just a few of the facts that shaped our work in 2006 and will continue to have an impact on New Jersey’s future. Future Facts, and all of New Jersey Future’s research, policy, and advocacy work, are made possible with the generous support of our members. We would like to thank everyone who […]
Cashing in on History
Tuesday, November 28th, 2006States around the country are making money off of history.
Historic tax credit programs, found in 28 states, provide property owners with economic incentives to revitalize older neighborhoods and reuse historic structures by providing state tax credits for their rehabilitation. These tax credit programs have been found to be a boon for state economies.
In Rhode Island, […]
Voting for Property Tax Relief or Reform?
Friday, November 3rd, 2006On election day next Tuesday, Ballot Question #1 will ask New Jersey voters to vote on a constitutional amendment that would dedicate a half-cent of the new one-cent sales tax increase to not-yet-defined “property tax reform.”
The revenue would be dedicated every year unless removed by another ballot question, even if other tax reforms are […]
Voting for Parks
Friday, October 20th, 2006New Jersey voters will consider a ballot question on November 7 about additional funding for parks. Ballot question #2 asks voters whether or not to amend the state constitution to create an ongoing, stable source of funding for capital repairs, improvements, construction, and renovation of New Jersey’s state, county, and local parks and natural areas.
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Growing Smart and Water Wise
Thursday, August 31st, 2006This report highlights how development has affected water resources in the Pinelands growth areas and what can be done to minimize its future negative impacts.
The Leaders in Economic Development
Wednesday, May 31st, 2006Seven role models for smarter growth to be recognized June 6 in Newark by New Jersey Future.
Global Warming and New Jersey Development
Friday, November 18th, 2005Rising seas could not only shift today’s shoreline inland by 240 to 480 feet by the year 2100.
State Plan Update Still Stalled
Friday, September 30th, 2005New Jersey’s blueprint for guiding development and preservation has never played a more vital role in managing the state’s growth.
Pacesetters in Historic Preservation
Friday, March 4th, 2005The Borough of Fanwood is pioneering an innovative approach to preserving the character of its historic district with its Victorian-era homes and huge oaks.
