Unless we focus on difficult, long-term issues, we risk making New Jersey less competitive and hindering our future growth and prosperity.
Governor
Four Key Issues for New Jersey’s Future
Sunday, October 20th, 2013State Supreme Court Ruling a Victory for Sound Planning, Housing Affordability
Thursday, September 26th, 2013The New Jersey Supreme Court decision invalidating COAH’s growth-share rules is a major victory for sound planning as well as for housing affordability.
New Legislation Changes the Smart Growth Playing Field
Wednesday, September 18th, 2013Two new pieces of legislation, dealing with economic incentives and non-condemnation in redevelopment areas, offer opportunities to focus New Jersey’s development in smart-growth areas.
Time for New Jersey To Be Smarter Than the Storm
Friday, September 6th, 2013Incorporating projected sea-level rise into all Sandy-related recovery and planning decision-making will help create a stronger, more resilient Garden State.
Governor Signs Bill Improving Municipal Tools for Cluster Development
Thursday, August 8th, 2013A bill, strongly supported by New Jersey Future, that improves cluster development tools available to New Jersey municipalities is now law.
Economic Opportunity Act’s “Log Cabin Loophole” Invites Sprawl Subsidies
Thursday, July 18th, 2013A significant loophole in the Assembly’s current version of the Economic Opportunity Act would invite sprawl subsidies. There’s still time to fix it.
Sandy Recovery Action Plan Doesn’t Commit to Resiliency Planning, Sustainability
Monday, April 29th, 2013Gov. Christie’s Sandy Recovery Action Plan doesn’t include funds, or a requirement, for long-term resiliency planning. Without those, New Jersey’s rebuilding efforts will not prepare the state sufficiently for the next major weather disaster.
Concern Expressed Over Lack of Planning Funds in Sandy Recovery Action Plan
Thursday, April 4th, 2013Concerns over Gov. Christie’s Sandy Recovery Action Plan include insufficient funds for planning, too little assistance for low-income renters.
Clock Is Ticking on Public Comment Period for Sandy Recovery Spending Plan
Wednesday, March 20th, 2013New Jersey Future provided comments on Gov. Christie’s proposed Sandy Recovery Plan.
New Jersey State Plan Update Back On Track
Friday, August 3rd, 2012The process that will lead to adoption of the State Strategic Plan is moving forward once again, with a final public hearing now scheduled.
