The majority of New Jersey voters have consistently favored existing communities over new development as a state funding priority in polls conducted over the past few decades.
Land Preservation
Voters: Give Use Redevelopment
Friday, April 29th, 2005Pacesetters in Historic Preservation
Friday, March 4th, 2005The Borough of Fanwood is pioneering an innovative approach to preserving the character of its historic district with its Victorian-era homes and huge oaks.
Preservation Challenge for Highlands
Friday, February 18th, 2005The Highlands Act requires the Council to use Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) as a tool to implement the regional plan by transferring growth from conservation areas to growth areas in the planning area, or elsewhere in Highlands counties.
TDR Nears Home Stretch
Sunday, December 12th, 2004TDR is a tool that planners have long sought to help manage growth, particularly on the suburban fringes.
Smart Conservation and Density
Tuesday, August 10th, 2004Smart Conservation offers municipalities a tested and powerful approach to land conservation that integrates planning and regulation with spending on open space and infrastructure.
Gardens Leaving Garden State
Friday, June 11th, 2004Regional Planning and TDR can stem farmland loss.
Sprawl Continues Apace
Tuesday, June 1st, 2004“Where” we grow gets the lion’s share of attention in New Jersey, but “how” we grow is equally important to conserving land and a high quality of life.
Census Confirms Highlands Growth Pressures
Friday, April 30th, 2004Growth pressures in the Highlands are likely to intensify under a proposed Highlands bill that would limit development on nearly 400,000 acres of critical watershed lands.
Growth and the Highlands
Friday, February 13th, 2004True growth management success in the Highlands depends upon establishment of a regional planning group of state and local interests, with authority to create opportunities for new housing and economic development by steering development from environmentally sensitive areas to clearly designated areas where growth makes sense.
Seeking Smart Growth Momentum
Monday, January 19th, 2004New Jersey has historically been a leader in the land use reform, however, the last major piece of planning legislation passed in 1985 (State Planning Act).
