The 25 years during which New Jersey Future has advocated for smarter growth have seen some important successes: greater transit use, more land preservation, and a rise in redevelopment activity. However, more work remains to be done.
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Thursday, November 8th, 2012The Jersey Shore: How To Protect a Treasured Asset?
Friday, November 2nd, 2012The Jersey Shore is one of the state’s most treasured assets: people live there, vacation there, and work there, and the region is a significant driver of New Jersey’s economic growth. But we must rebuild it in different ways in order for it to survive severe weather events such as Hurricane Sandy. Here are just some of the critical questions that must be addressed at all levels if we’re going to make the Shore a more resilient, more sustainable place.
Planning to Build on Light Rail Success
Thursday, November 1st, 2012The Federal Transit Administration’s awarding of a $400,000 grant to examine the possibility of building a new light-rail station in Jersey City demonstrates tangible commitment to advancing economic development through transit-oriented development.
New Jersey Future to Honor Brendan Byrne
Thursday, November 3rd, 2011Gov. Byrne’s administration was marked by a series of landmark measures that have left an indelible impression on New Jersey’s landscape.
Christie Releases New State Strategic Plan
Wednesday, October 19th, 2011Gov. Chris Christie today released a new State Strategic Plan, a blueprint for state investment in sustainable economic growth. The governor also announced Executive Order No. 78, authorizing a cabinet-level steering committee to drive implementation. The State Strategic Plan is intended to meet both the spirit and the statutory requirements of the State Planning Act.
Highlands Council Can Support Local Growth Plans
Monday, August 1st, 2011Updated Aug. 5: Five municipalities had their center designation plans approved at the Highlands Council’s Aug. 3 meeting. New Jersey Future and the Regional Plan Association sent a letter to the Highlands Council supporting its favorable review of the plans.
Forum Puts Focus on Redevelopment
Thursday, February 24th, 2011Redevelopment is not a cookie-cutter exercise; it can take many different shapes and comes in many different sizes.
NJ Future Testimony on Affordable Housing Bill
Tuesday, December 14th, 2010The bill is significantly better than previous iterations and could form the foundation of a simpler affordable housing system in New Jersey. It remains to be seen if the Governor will support the bill or provide constructive comments to improve it.
Demographic Changes May Mean Big Redevelopment Opportunities
Thursday, March 25th, 2010Smaller families and single homebuyers will seek smaller, less expensive homes near jobs and transportation.
With Release of Impact Assessment, State Plan Poised for Revision, Re-adoption
Friday, January 29th, 2010The State Planning Act requires the State Planning Commission to revise and re-adopt the State Development and Redevelopment Plan every three years.
