There are opportunities to repurpose New Jersey’s increasingly obsolete suburban structures, such as malls and office parks, but it takes a lot of effort and cooperation.
Redevelopment
Forum Feature: Giving Office Parks a New Lease on Life
Thursday, March 20th, 2014Forum Feature: What’s Plan B? Energy Resiliency in Redevelopment
Thursday, March 20th, 2014A range of options, addressing both supply alternatives and asset isolation and protection, is available to municipalities that want to make themselves more energy-resilient during emergencies.
Forum Feature: Does Green Infrastructure Create Real Estate Value?
Thursday, March 20th, 2014The use of green-infrastructure elements can add real estate value through both higher revenues and lower costs, but they must be incorporated early in the design process.
Sprawl Isn’t Dead, It’s Just Hibernating
Monday, February 10th, 2014The suburban places that used to lead the list of fastest-growing municipalities in New Jersey are still growing, just more slowly.
Real Estate Analyst Warns Suburban Land Use Regulations Driving People, Jobs Away
Wednesday, January 29th, 2014A 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.
Is Redevelopment the ‘New Normal?’
Tuesday, January 28th, 2014New population migration data show that, at least for the moment, New Jersey’s pattern of sprawl development has slowed significantly.
Former 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.
Nominations Now Open for 2014 Smart Growth Awards
Monday, November 4th, 2013Nominations are now open for New Jersey Future’s 2014 Smart Growth Awards. Winners will be honored at our annual celebration June 5, 2014.
Complete Streets: ‘A Rational Response to Irrational Thinking’
Friday, November 1st, 2013Complete Streets is, in Charles Marohn’s opinion, a worthy effort to direct streets and roads back to their original intended uses, and to boost the value inherent in walkable downtowns.
