A new report analyzes the question of housing affordability for New Jersey’s older residents, and finds barriers in two types of communities.
Local Planning
Can New Jersey’s Older Residents Afford Their Housing?
Tuesday, December 8th, 2015New Jersey Gets a D+ on New Climate Preparedness Report Card
Thursday, November 19th, 2015A new report card on preparedness for climate change gives New Jersey a low grade for failing to put plans in place to mitigate future risks.
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.
Rebuild By Design Resiliency Projects: A Status Update
Wednesday, October 28th, 2015New Jersey Future recently submitted comments on two Rebuild By Design resiliency projects, emphasizing the need to incorporate climate projections into planning, and to develop a robust public-engagement plan.
Are Towns in a Better Position to Make Long-Term Resiliency Decisions?
Tuesday, October 27th, 2015A new report examines lessons learned from the groundbreaking local-recovery program piloted by New Jersey Future in six Sandy-affected towns.
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.
New Driver for Downtown Economic Development in Trenton
Monday, October 19th, 2015Trenton mayor announces a new collaborative economic-development entity that will help to spark downtown redevelopment in the city.
Surgeon General’s #StepItUp Campaign Highlights Land-Use Challenges to Regular Walking
Thursday, September 10th, 2015The surgeon general’s call for more walking, and acknowledgement that not all communities are designed to foster walking, is a welcome recognition of the importance of smart-growth design.
Entering a New Era of New Jersey Urban Water Quality
Friday, August 14th, 2015The Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission, one of 25 cities and utilities to receive DEP permits that require controlling sewage overflows, is the first to to indicate it will go above minimum requirements.
