A look at how several cities have updated their zoning codes reveals some common approaches to using their land more flexibly and smartly.
Cities and Towns
New Zoning Codes: More Housing Options, More Mixed Use, Less Parking
Tuesday, February 9th, 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.
Report: Fiscal Implications of Development Patterns on Road Usage
Tuesday, November 10th, 2015In this report, New Jersey Future and Smart Growth America analyzed per-capita road usage. The results show that places with the highest activity density have the lowest per-capita usage, suggesting per-capita road-maintenance costs can be reduced by even marginal increases in density.
New Jersey Future Celebrates George Pruitt
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2015At a New Jersey Future reception, elected officials, friends and supporters came together on Oct. 29 to honor Dr. George Pruitt of Thomas Edison State College.
NJ Spotlight on Cities: Successful Development Requires a Community’s Blessing
Monday, October 26th, 2015In a panel discussion at a conference on New Jersey’s cities, three developers explore what makes urban redevelopment successful.
New Driver for Downtown Economic Development in Trenton
Monday, October 19th, 2015Trenton mayor announces a new collaborative economic-development entity that will help to spark downtown redevelopment in the city.
