A leading real estate analyst warns that if municipalities are going to keep up with changing market demand, they will have to make some significant changes to their land use regulations.
Economic Development
Real Estate Analyst Warns Suburban Land Use Regulations Driving People, Jobs Away
Wednesday, January 29th, 2014Former New York City Economic Development Head To Deliver Redevelopment Forum Keynote
Thursday, January 16th, 2014The former head of New York City’s Economic Development Corporation will deliver the keynote address at New Jersey Future’s annual Redevelopment Forum.
Five New Jersey Projects Included in Next Round of HUD’s Rebuild by Design Competition
Thursday, November 14th, 2013The U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the 10 finalist projects in its Rebuild by Design competition.
Key Issues: Divergent Views on Jobs and the Economy
Friday, October 25th, 2013This is the latest in a series of articles from our friends at NJ Spotlight laying out the critical policy challenges that the next governor and Legislature will face, as well as their positions on these issues.
Four Key Issues for New Jersey’s Future
Sunday, October 20th, 2013Unless we focus on difficult, long-term issues, we risk making New Jersey less competitive and hindering our future growth and prosperity.
Somerset County’s Investment Framework Gets State Planning Commission Support
Wednesday, October 16th, 2013The State Planning Commission has approved a resolution supporting Somerset County’s Strategic Investment Framework, a recognition well deserved.
New Legislation Changes the Smart Growth Playing Field
Wednesday, September 18th, 2013Two new pieces of legislation, dealing with economic incentives and non-condemnation in redevelopment areas, offer opportunities to focus New Jersey’s development in smart-growth areas.
New Jersey Future Supports Economic Incentives that Don’t Subsidize Sprawl
Wednesday, July 24th, 2013New Jersey Future would like to support the most current version of the Economic Incentives Act, as long as it advances the intent of the original version.
New Jersey’s Inner Suburbs: Leading Indicator of Opportunity and Challenge
Wednesday, July 24th, 2013New Jersey’s “first suburbs” are becoming a leading indicator for the state’s increasing diversity, accompanied by all its opportunities and challenges. They are also often overlooked in favor of larger cities.
Somerset County Releases Study on Repurposing Under-Utilized Commercial Properties
Monday, July 22nd, 2013A new report from Somerset County that examines seven prototypical suburban commercial sites, with recommendations for redevelopment, could serve as a model for other counties.
