New population migration data show that, at least for the moment, New Jersey’s pattern of sprawl development has slowed significantly.
Demographics and Trends
Is Redevelopment the ‘New Normal?’
Tuesday, January 28th, 2014Lessons From Sandy: Planning for What Lies Ahead
Wednesday, October 30th, 2013A day-long conference examined future risks from severe weather, and the steps New Jersey needs to take in order to be better protected.
Five Ways Social Entrepreneurship Could Disrupt Traditional Planning and Development
Tuesday, September 10th, 2013A new report examines a range of technology-driven innovations that have the potential to disrupt the traditional processes of planning and development.
New Jersey’s Inner Suburbs: Leading Indicator of Opportunity and Challenge
Wednesday, July 24th, 2013New Jersey’s “first suburbs” are becoming a leading indicator for the state’s increasing diversity, accompanied by all its opportunities and challenges. They are also often overlooked in favor of larger cities.
Somerset County Releases Study on Repurposing Under-Utilized Commercial Properties
Monday, July 22nd, 2013A new report from Somerset County that examines seven prototypical suburban commercial sites, with recommendations for redevelopment, could serve as a model for other counties.
Memo to Municipalities: Get Creative and Flexible if You Want Those Office Parks Redeveloped
Friday, July 19th, 2013Re-imagining suburban office parks will be key to New Jersey’s economic vitality in the future. Municipalities can play a key role in making that easier.
Somerset County Forum Highlights Economic Competitiveness Needs
Tuesday, June 18th, 2013Somerset County is analyzing where to invest for growth and how to retrofit obsolete suburban office parks now that employers are once again focusing on transit-accessible locations.
Market Demand Drives Increase in Multifamily Building Permits in New Jersey
Wednesday, February 20th, 2013The recent signs of recovery in New Jersey’s homebuilding industry can be traced in large part to a market-driven surge in building permits issued for multi-family construction.
Rebuilding a Resilient New Jersey Shore Conference Recap
Thursday, December 13th, 2012The Rebuilding a Resilient New Jersey Shore conference brought together a diverse group including university professors, planners, engineers, attorneys, FEMA employees, architects, local and state officials and others concerned with the future of the New Jersey coastline.
The Jersey Shore: How To Protect a Treasured Asset?
Friday, November 2nd, 2012The Jersey Shore is one of the state’s most treasured assets: people live there, vacation there, and work there, and the region is a significant driver of New Jersey’s economic growth. But we must rebuild it in different ways in order for it to survive severe weather events such as Hurricane Sandy. Here are just some of the critical questions that must be addressed at all levels if we’re going to make the Shore a more resilient, more sustainable place.
