The neglect suffered by the State Planning Commission and Office of Smart Growth over the past several years is well-documented.
New Jersey Future Blog
Smart Growth in Transition, Part I: State Planning
Tuesday, November 17th, 2009Gubernatorial Candidates Weigh In on Smart Growth
Thursday, October 15th, 2009Candidates Corzine, Christie and Daggett offer many similarities and some nuanced differences in their approaches to promoting smart growth.
Where and How is New Jersey Growing?
Thursday, October 8th, 2009New Jersey’s eight urban centers, as designated in the State Development and Redevelopment Plan, reversed course and resumed growing in the 1990s.
State Planning: A Picture of Neglect
Monday, September 28th, 2009Of the 10 public and local government positions on the State Planning Commission, only five are filled.
Agriculture Means Business in New Jersey
Wednesday, August 19th, 2009Photo by Marc Steiner | Agency New Jersey
According to the 2007 Census of Agriculture, there are more than 10,000 farms in New Jersey, covering 733,000 acres. The amount of land in farming has decreased by 9 percent since 2002, when it was 806,000 acres.
New Jersey ranks 40th among the 50 states in total value of […]
Cities Show Signs of Reversing Trend, Gaining Population
Wednesday, July 15th, 2009New Census estimates show that urban areas across the country are gaining residents.
Statewide Smart Growth Policies Make a Difference
Wednesday, July 1st, 2009A study measured outcomes in four states with statewide smart-growth policies against those in four states with none.
Federal Transportation Spending Bill Has Great Potential
Wednesday, June 24th, 2009The draft bill could reduce dependence on foreign oil, create affordable transportation and living options, reduce sprawl and revitalize urban areas.
Economic Stimulus Bill Requires Transparency, Strategic Focus
Thursday, June 18th, 2009The omnibus stimulus bill could stimulate economic activity near transit, provide tax relief for commercial development, and help finance housing and education.
Seven Innovative Projects Win Smart Growth Awards
Monday, June 1st, 2009Seven projects, ranging from a town-gown redevelopment in Gloucester County to a “green” building in Morristown, have been selected to receive 2009 Smart Growth Awards from New Jersey Future.
