Even with more and more shopping occurring online, there are things downtown retailers can do to attract a lively customer base.
Cities and Towns
Forum Roundup: The Changing Downtown Retail Paradigm
Monday, March 20th, 2017Forum Roundup: The Future of Parking: Less Parking, Better Management
Friday, March 17th, 2017New technologies, better pricing and better adaptation to changing market forces will mean demand for parking will be reduced in the future.
Recommendations for the Next Governor
Friday, March 10th, 2017New Jersey Future’s 2017 gubernatorial platform recommends targeted smart-growth investments and strategies to help accelerate New Jersey’s economic growth.
New Jersey Future Staff To Speak at Planning Conference
Thursday, January 19th, 2017Three members of the New Jersey Future staff will be speaking at APA-New Jersey’s annual planning conference Jan. 26 and 27 in New Brunswick.
Remembering Al Koeppe
Tuesday, December 6th, 2016New Jersey has lost a tireless champion for the vitality of its cities.
New Jersey Future Hosts National Gathering
Wednesday, November 16th, 2016New Jersey Future hosted the annual gathering of state and regional smart-growth organizations in downtown Newark.
Art in the Capital City
Monday, November 14th, 2016New Jersey Future’s office was one of many locations throughout Trenton to host local artists during Art All Day.
NJ Spotlight on Cities Looks Toward an Urban Agenda for New Jersey
Wednesday, September 28th, 2016The second annual NJ Spotlight on Cities conference explores a variety of topics relevant to developing an integrated urban agenda for New Jersey.
School District Regionalization: The Land-Use Connection
Monday, August 22nd, 2016The 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.
Lead Found in School Drinking Water Across New Jersey
Wednesday, August 10th, 2016Reports show that lead has been found in at least one drinking water outlet in 137 public schools in New Jersey. Our interactive map shows where, and how many.