An effort to incorporate public health impacts into all policies can result in smarter transportation and local land-use planning.
Development and Redevelopment
Incorporating Health Into All Policies
Monday, April 1st, 2013Forum Roundup: Creative Housing Solutions for Changing Demographics
Tuesday, March 26th, 2013At this Redevelopment Forum session, speakers emphasized that changing demographics will mean municipalities will need to plan for changing housing needs.
Diane Sterner of Housing and Community Development Network To Receive Leadership Award
Monday, March 25th, 2013The founding director of the Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey will receive this year’s Cary Edwards Leadership Award.
Smart Growth Awards 2013 Winners Announced
Monday, March 25th, 2013Four innovative projects and three visionary plans comprise the list of winners of New Jersey Future’s 2013 Smart Growth Awards.
Forum Roundup: Redeveloping Post-Sandy: Do it Quickly, and Do it Right
Friday, March 22nd, 2013Speakers at a Redevelopment Forum panel session discuss the tools available that can help Shore towns rebuild quickly and well.
Clock Is Ticking on Public Comment Period for Sandy Recovery Spending Plan
Wednesday, March 20th, 2013New Jersey Future provided comments on Gov. Christie’s proposed Sandy Recovery Plan.
Forum Roundup: Auditing New Brunswick’s Walkability
Tuesday, March 19th, 2013An interactive planning workshop at the Redevelopment Forum took a look at New Brunswick’s efforts to improve the pedestrian-friendliness of its streets.
Economic Opportunity Act Will Dilute State Incentives and Subsidize Sprawl – Unless Amended
Wednesday, March 13th, 2013A new bill streamlines New Jersey’s portfolio of economic incentives, but unless it is amended it will go too far toward subsidizing sprawl development.
Cluster Development Bill Ready for Full Vote in Senate and Assembly
Wednesday, March 13th, 2013The 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, 2013A new report looks at the regulatory and legislative barriers to widespread adoption of green infrastructure for stormwater management in New Jersey.