Guest author Chris Leinberger, who will deliver the luncheon keynote at New Jersey Future’s Redevelopment Forum, examines some successful examples of redevelopment from suburban to walkable urban areas in the Washington, D.C., area, and highlights what New Jersey municipalities must do in order to enjoy similar success.
Redevelopment
New Jersey Isn’t Capitalizing on Demand for Walkable Places
Monday, March 5th, 2012Lieutenant Governor To Speak at Redevelopment Forum
Monday, February 13th, 2012N.J. Lt. Gov. Guadagno will deliver the opening remarks at Redevelopment Forum 2012, focusing on how the state is streamlining its incentives to foster growth while preserving critical resources.
Does New Jersey Have Room to Grow?
Thursday, January 26th, 2012New Jersey could gain another million residents in the next 30 years. Based on the population trend in New Jersey’s urban areas, more than half of them could be accommodated in our cities without having to disturb a single acre of new land.
Christie Administration Must Commit to Updating Wastewater Plans
Thursday, January 19th, 2012If the Christie administration focuses earnestly on implementing the wastewater rules, the governor can keep his commitment to supporting growth while reducing environmental damage.
Our Take on the State of the State Address
Tuesday, January 17th, 2012New Jersey Future’s reaction to Gov. Christie’s State of the State address.
Demand Grows for Smart-Growth Work Environments
Wednesday, January 4th, 2012A new survey shows that office workers in the Garden State want many of the amenities that smart-growth locations offer, including food, access to transit, and access to downtowns.
Census Data Show Population Growth Has Slowed Across New Jersey
Thursday, December 1st, 2011New census county and municipal data for New Jersey show a slowdown in migration, the continued resilience of the state’s cities, and new frontiers of sprawl in the southern part of the state.
Planning Advocates Call For Amendments to Economic Development Bill
Thursday, December 1st, 2011The proposed Grow NJ bill in its current form undermines the Urban Transit Hub Tax Credit goals. We urge adoption of four amendments that will keep the incentives properly focused.
North Jersey Receives $5 Million Federal Grant To Boost Growth Around Transit
Monday, November 21st, 2011New Jersey Future is pleased to be part of the project team that will manage a $5 million HUD Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant award, announced today by Secretary Shaun Donovan.
State Planning Commission Releases Draft Final State Plan for Public Hearings
Monday, November 14th, 2011The State Strategic Plan has been released in draft final form, with comments from New Jersey Future and others, and now goes to public hearings.
