Experts paint a picture of the Garden State in transition — from a manufacturing and construction-based economy to a services-based economy, from a state in deep recession to a state in slow recovery, from a Baby Boomer-induced growth pattern of suburban sprawl to a Generation Y-inspired comeback for compact, walkable communities.
Development and Redevelopment
A Bleak Recent Past, a Brighter Future Ahead
Thursday, March 31st, 20112011 Redevelopment Forum SUCCESS!
Wednesday, March 16th, 2011The 2011 Redevelopment Forum was a huge success!
Thank you again to our generous title sponsors:
Special thanks to the luncheon & keynote speaker sponsor:
Our tote bags and audio visuals were generously provided by:
Beverages made possible by the generosity of:
More than 150 joined us for a great afternoon networking reception, thanks to sponsors:
More than 80 speakers spoke […]
Pittsburgh Offers Bold Model for Redevelopment
Wednesday, March 16th, 2011As cities and towns in New Jersey grapple with the economic and social challenges of the 21st Century, Murphy said, they can draw some lessons from the example set by Pittsburgh where regional tax-base sharing initiated 40 years ago has led to land-use decisions that preserve open space and maintain vibrant downtowns.
Is Jersey City a Suburb? Joel Kotkin Thinks So.
Thursday, March 3rd, 2011For much of the past decade, there has been a constant media drumbeat about the “return to the cities.” Urban real estate interests, environmentalists and planners have widely promoted this idea.
More than 500 registered – join us Friday!
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011Today we received the registration of our 500th attendee for Friday’s Redevelopment Forum, which will be held at the Hyatt Hotel & Conference Center in New Brunswick. The guest list includes reputable planners, architects, developers, municipal leaders and elected officials.
The entire staff has been working hard, putting the finishing touches on New […]
Sweeney: Glassboro to Camden line “will be included” in the Transportation Trust Fund
Monday, February 28th, 2011Gloucester County Freeholder Stephen Sweeney insisted that funding for the proposed Camden to Glassboro light rail line (GCL) will be included “in any Transportation Trust Fund that is developed by the Christie administration.”
Forum Puts Focus on Redevelopment
Thursday, February 24th, 2011Redevelopment is not a cookie-cutter exercise; it can take many different shapes and comes in many different sizes.
Transit-Accessible Towns In New Jersey Are More Recession-Resistant
Thursday, February 24th, 2011image source: world.nycsubway.org
There are 140 New Jersey municipalities that host at least one rail transit station, including commuter rail (NJ Transit or SEPTA), light rail (Hudson-Bergen, River Line and Newark City Subway) and the PATH and PATCO systems.
These rail-transit municipalities accounted for 23.9 percent of all building permits issued statewide in the 1990s […]
Governor Vetoes Historic Property Reinvestment Act
Friday, February 18th, 2011Despite enjoying bi-partisan support, the Historic Property Reinvestment Act was vetoed today by Governor Christie.
When it Comes to State Subsidies, Not All Transit Hubs are Equal
Thursday, February 17th, 2011Does it make sense to subsidize a company to move offices from the vicinity of one New Jersey train station to another? All other things being equal, no, it doesn’t.
