New Jersey is well positioned to take advantage of some emerging real-estate trends outlined in a new report, but risks its competitiveness by lagging in others.
Housing and Equity
New Jersey Lags Behind in Some Key Real Estate Trends
Friday, December 12th, 2014Downtown Revitalization Survey Shows Need for Towns To Be More Proactive
Wednesday, November 19th, 2014The results of a survey of officials responsible for downtown revitalization in New Jersey show a need for greater proactivity, even as demographics provide an unprecedented opportunity.
Fourth Regional Plan Conference Themes: Revitalization, Technology, Affordability and Access
Monday, November 17th, 2014The New Jersey Conference on the Fourth Regional Plan highlighted issues of affordability, transportation, technology, access to opportunity, and climate change.
Princeton Is First New Jersey Community To Earn WHO ‘Age-Friendly’ Designation
Monday, October 6th, 2014Princeton has earned the World Health Organization’s age-friendly communities designation, the first municipality in New Jersey to receive the honor.
Remembering John Sheridan
Friday, October 3rd, 2014A tribute to former New Jersey Future trustee John Sheridan.
New Jersey Future To Honor Trustee Henry A. Coleman
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2014A cocktail reception Oct. 30 will honor longtime New Jersey Future trustee Henry A. Coleman for his many contributions to various organizations and to the state of New Jersey.
New Draft COAH Rules Ignore Potential of Redevelopment
Friday, July 25th, 2014COAH’s recently published draft rules, which spell out municipal affordable-housing obligations, ignore the potential to develop housing on already-built sites.
Communities Need To Understand, Plan Effectively for Climate Risks
Thursday, April 3rd, 2014Executive Director Peter Kasabach made his debut April 2 on Al Jazeera America, joining a panel on Ray Suarez’s show Inside Story to talk about the importance of understanding the risks posed by a changing climate, and giving communities the leadership and resources they need to plan accordingly.
2014 Smart Growth Awards Announced
Tuesday, April 1st, 2014Three housing developments; two downtown plans; a transformative open-space plan; an anchor of hope for its surrounding community; and a region-wide plan for smart economic growth are all winners of New Jersey Future’s 2014 Smart Growth Awards. Former State Planning Commission Chairman Joe Maraziti will receive the Cary Edwards Leadership Award.
Advocates Call for Valid Risk Assessment, Mitigation Planning in State’s Draft Post-Sandy Action Plan
Wednesday, March 5th, 2014New Jersey Future calls for more emphasis on planning, transparency and risk assessment in the new Sandy Action Plan, saying to do less wastes taxpayer funds.
