Working for Smart Growth:
More Livable Places and Open Spaces

 

Cities and Towns

Redevelopment Forum Keynote: ‘Walkable Urbanism’ Is Key to New Jersey’s Future

Thursday, March 22nd, 2012

Noted urbanist Chris Leinberger, who gave the keynote address at New Jersey Future’s Redevelopment Forum, highlights the many opportunities in developing walkable urban places, and provides New Jersey with a to-do list to help move that kind of redevelopment forward.

New Jersey Isn’t Capitalizing on Demand for Walkable Places

Monday, March 5th, 2012

Guest author Chris Leinberger, who will deliver the luncheon keynote at New Jersey Future’s Redevelopment Forum, examines some successful examples of redevelopment from suburban to walkable urban areas in the Washington, D.C., area, and highlights what New Jersey municipalities must do in order to enjoy similar success.

Does New Jersey Have Room to Grow?

Thursday, January 26th, 2012

New Jersey could gain another million residents in the next 30 years. Based on the population trend in New Jersey’s urban areas, more than half of them could be accommodated in our cities without having to disturb a single acre of new land.

Our Take on the State of the State Address

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

New Jersey Future’s reaction to Gov. Christie’s State of the State address.

Demand Grows for Smart-Growth Work Environments

Wednesday, January 4th, 2012

A new survey shows that office workers in the Garden State want many of the amenities that smart-growth locations offer, including food, access to transit, and access to downtowns.

Byram Township Wins National Smart-Growth Grant

Friday, December 9th, 2011

In addition to winning a New Jersey Future Smart Growth Award, Byram Township has also won a national technical-assistance grant for its planned Village Center.

Census Data Show Population Growth Has Slowed Across New Jersey

Thursday, December 1st, 2011

New census county and municipal data for New Jersey show a slowdown in migration, the continued resilience of the state’s cities, and new frontiers of sprawl in the southern part of the state.

Planning Advocates Call For Amendments to Economic Development Bill

Thursday, December 1st, 2011

The proposed Grow NJ bill in its current form undermines the Urban Transit Hub Tax Credit goals. We urge adoption of four amendments that will keep the incentives properly focused.

New Jersey Residents Are Concerned About How the State Has Developed

Tuesday, October 11th, 2011

New Jersey residents are unhappy about recent growth patterns, saying they have made the state expensive and difficult to travel. They support coordinated planning to protect natural resources, foster walkable communities and enhance transportation options.

Menendez Focuses on TOD Funding in Updated Livable Communities Act

Thursday, September 29th, 2011

Sen. Menendez introduces an updated Livable Communities Act, including funding to spark private investment in transit-oriented development.

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Ingrid Reed For Our Future Fund

 

Our New Jersey Future board of trustees, our staff, and our community, honors Ingrid’s legacy with the Ingrid Reed For our Future Fund, supporting education and training for future Smart Growth leaders with a particular focus on diversifying the field.

 

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