A look at how several cities have updated their zoning codes reveals some common approaches to using their land more flexibly and smartly.
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New Zoning Codes: More Housing Options, More Mixed Use, Less Parking
Tuesday, February 9th, 2016Flint’s Wake-Up Call for New Jersey — and the Nation
Friday, February 5th, 2016The water crisis in Flint should serve as a wake-up call in New Jersey and across the nation that we have neglected our water infrastructure for too long.
Overcoming Developer Obstacles to Redevelopment
Tuesday, January 26th, 2016As redevelopment becomes the norm for accommodating growth in New Jersey, a new report identifies the drivers of redevelopment cost and risk, and highlights strategies to reduce them.
New Jersey Future Trustee Inducted Into Business Hall of Fame
Tuesday, January 19th, 2016Caren Franzini, a New Jersey Future trustee and the former chief executive officer of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, has been inducted into the NJBIZ Business Hall of Fame.
Smart Growth in the Somerset Hills
Wednesday, January 13th, 2016Two Somerset County municipalities are considering taking smart-growth initiatives to revitalize their local economies.
Conference Pinpoints Water as Defining Issue for Next Generation
Tuesday, December 15th, 2015The inaugural New Jersey Urban Water Conference outlined the challenges and opportunities in upgrading New Jersey’s inadequate urban water infrastructure. The new collaborative Jersey Water Works was officially introduced.
Introducing Jersey Water Works!
Tuesday, December 15th, 2015Stakeholders from a variety of sectors have come together to form a new collaborative focused on transforming the inadequate water infrastructure in New Jersey’s cities and towns.
Report: Fiscal Implications of Development Patterns on Road Usage
Tuesday, November 10th, 2015In this report, New Jersey Future and Smart Growth America analyzed per-capita road usage. The results show that places with the highest activity density have the lowest per-capita usage, suggesting per-capita road-maintenance costs can be reduced by even marginal increases in density.
New Jersey Future Celebrates George Pruitt
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2015At a New Jersey Future reception, elected officials, friends and supporters came together on Oct. 29 to honor Dr. George Pruitt of Thomas Edison State College.
NJ Spotlight on Cities: Successful Development Requires a Community’s Blessing
Monday, October 26th, 2015In a panel discussion at a conference on New Jersey’s cities, three developers explore what makes urban redevelopment successful.
