The fragmented nature of New Jersey’s school districts, and the way they are funded, give rise to unintended negative land-use consequences. Regionalization of school districts could mitigate that.
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School District Regionalization: The Land-Use Connection
Monday, August 22nd, 2016Built-Out Places Account for Majority of State’s Population Growth Since 2008
Friday, May 20th, 2016New Census municipal data show that redevelopment continues to accelerate as a way to accommodate New Jersey’s population growth, and population losses continue to spread in the state’s exurban and rural areas.
Chuck Marohn on the Value of Roads, Streets, and People
Wednesday, May 4th, 2016At a recent presentation in New Jersey, Strong Towns’ Chuck Marohn talked about how people, rather than cars, create community wealth, and how we benefit from prioritizing people in our planning.
Demand for Transit Neighborhoods on the Rise
Monday, April 18th, 2016Since the Great Recession, the growth rate in New Jersey’s transit-oriented areas has outstripped the growth rate in exurban areas and in the state overall, according to an analysis of new Census data.
Forum Roundup: Gateway Tunnel Will Provide Much-Needed New Transit Capacity
Monday, April 4th, 2016Panelists at a Redevelopment Forum session on the proposed Gateway Tunnel project highlighted the much-needed new transit capacity across the Hudson River it will bring, allowing New Jersey residents greater access to jobs and boosting the region’s economic growth.
New Jersey’s Population Is Still Growing
Thursday, March 17th, 2016Despite what you may have heard, New Jersey is still growing. A New Jersey Future analysis of growth since 2000 takes a look at the different sectors that are contributing to New Jersey’s continuing population growth.
New Study Shines a Light on Mixed-Income Housing Around New Jersey’s Transit Stations
Monday, June 22nd, 2015A new analysis of income distribution in the neighborhoods around New Jersey’s transit stations shows that the benefits of access to transit are not always available across all income groups.
Economic Opportunity Act Retains Incentives’ Focus on Smart-Growth Locations
Friday, December 5th, 2014An examination by New Jersey Future shows that the state’s new business incentive programs are largely effective at following state plan guidelines and directing job growth to smart-growth areas.
Highlands Development Regulations Not Responsible for Exurban Slowdown
Thursday, April 24th, 2014Contrary to some reports, the slowdown in population growth in New Jersey’s northwestern exurbs is not the result of restrictions on development imposed by the Highlands Act.
Forum Feature: Is Demolition Always the Best Option for Vacant Properties?
Thursday, April 10th, 2014Finding the most appropriate solution for a vacant property will almost always have multiple positive effects. Often the best solution is not demolition.
