Eatontown, NJ
Land-use issues, by their nature, tend to arouse conflict—especially in a state as densely developed as New Jersey. The farmer wants to sell his land to a developer, but the neighbors want it kept as open space. The town wants to zone a parcel of land for offices, but the board of education wants […]
Housing and Equity
Regional Impact, Local Decision
Sunday, September 27th, 2009Where Jobs Have Gone, Affordable Housing Hasn’t
Friday, April 3rd, 2009Each of the state’s 566 municipalities is responsible for providing its “fair share” of the regional need for low- and moderate-income housing
Redevelopment Offers Towns Opportunity
Wednesday, February 4th, 2009299 of the state’s 566 municipalities have submitted or plan to submit affordable-housing plans to the Council on Affordable Housing or to the courts
Smart Housing Incentives Legislation Introduced
Wednesday, December 17th, 2008The Smart Housing Incentives Act encourages the development of environmentally sound, economically diverse and easily accessible neighborhoods.
First-Time Homebuyers, Renters May Be Priced Out Of NJ
Tuesday, October 21st, 2008The market for first-time homebuyers, as well as renters, is being underserved throughout much of New Jersey.
NJ Embraces Smart Growth, and Honors those Who Practice It
Monday, June 2nd, 2008New Jersey Future’s annual Smart Growth Awards highlights captures the energy that is transforming places around the state.
Report Outlines Agenda for Urban Transformation
Thursday, May 15th, 2008New Jersey’s older cities have experienced a significant revival since 2000, outperforming the rest of the state in critical measures of economic growth.
Fighting Climate Change Starts at Home
Friday, April 4th, 2008On a per capita basis, in 2005 New Jersey residents emitted an estimated 16.7 metric tons of carbon dioxide from three principal sources: transportation (34 percent); residential, commercial and industrial fuel use (32 percent); and electricity consumption (24 percent).
A key component in reducing greenhouse gas emissions involves driving less. According […]
A Fresh Look at Affordable Housing
Wednesday, December 19th, 200730 percent – The maximum percentage of gross income a household should pay to cover its housing costs and still generally be considered living in an affordable housing situation.
1.27 million – The number of households in New Jersey that pay more than this amount for their housing costs. This is 41 […]
In Search of a Balance between Property Rights and Redevelopment
Friday, July 27th, 2007Gallenthin v. Paulsboro: In Search of a Balance between Property Rights and Redevelopment Although the recent New Jersey Supreme Court decision in Gallenthin v. Paulsboro was hailed in some quarters as a victory for property rights over the power of eminent domain, the reality is more complicated. The decision did grant a […]
