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Community Design

Smart Growth Awards 2013 Winners Announced

Monday, March 25th, 2013

Four innovative projects and three visionary plans comprise the list of winners of New Jersey Future’s 2013 Smart Growth Awards.

Clock Is Ticking on Public Comment Period for Sandy Recovery Spending Plan

Wednesday, March 20th, 2013

New Jersey Future provided comments on Gov. Christie’s proposed Sandy Recovery Plan.

Forum Roundup: Auditing New Brunswick’s Walkability

Tuesday, March 19th, 2013

An interactive planning workshop at the Redevelopment Forum took a look at New Brunswick’s efforts to improve the pedestrian-friendliness of its streets.

Cluster Development Bill Ready for Full Vote in Senate and Assembly

Wednesday, March 13th, 2013

The cluster development bill has received unanimous approval in Senate and Assembly committees, and is headed for votes in the full Senate and Assembly.

Getting New Jersey Ready To Welcome Green Infrastructure

Monday, March 11th, 2013

A new report looks at the regulatory and legislative barriers to widespread adoption of green infrastructure for stormwater management in New Jersey.

So you passed a Complete Streets policy. NOW what?

Thursday, February 21st, 2013

Once a town passes a Complete Streets resolution, the important work of getting it implemented begins. Here are some best practices.

Rescheduled Conference Brings Together New Jersey’s Planning Leaders

Thursday, January 24th, 2013

The rescheduled American Planning Association-New Jersey Chapter conference offers several opportunities to learn about initiatives and policies that can help encourage wise development in the Garden State.

Blaming the Victim in South Jersey Pedestrian Fatalities

Thursday, January 3rd, 2013

A look at pedestrian fatalities in Vineland, N.J., winds up blaming the victim when what’s needed are better road design and better land-use decision-making.

Rebuilding a Resilient New Jersey Shore Conference Recap

Thursday, December 13th, 2012

The Rebuilding a Resilient New Jersey Shore conference brought together a diverse group including university professors, planners, engineers, attorneys, FEMA employees, architects, local and state officials and others concerned with the future of the New Jersey coastline.

Poll Shows New Jersey Residents Strongly Support Regional Approach to Rebuilding After Sandy

Monday, December 10th, 2012

A new poll finds New Jersey residents strongly support regional approaches to rebuilding after Hurricane Sandy.

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