New Jersey Future’s comments urge the DEP not to amend existing rules restricting development in high flood-risk areas.
Planning and Governance
Proposed Rule Change Would Allow Development on Piers
Monday, September 18th, 2017Joint Environment Committee Dives in on Climate Change, Coastal Resilience
Monday, August 14th, 2017A joint legislative committee hearing on the effects of climate change on New Jersey heard testimony about the importance of coastal resilience planning and shifting to clean energy.
Good News, Bad News in New Monmouth Poll
Wednesday, August 2nd, 2017The latest edition of the Monmouth University Poll’s Garden State Quality of Life Index shows a record high percentage of people rating their town well, but some worrying numbers among Millennials.
McKinsey’s Smart Economic Vision for New Jersey
Thursday, July 20th, 2017A new report from McKinsey & Company on ways to accelerate New Jersey’s economic growth includes many smart-growth recommendations that New Jersey Future’s gubernatorial platform also addresses.
Many States Making New Investments in Water Infrastructure
Wednesday, June 28th, 2017A review of programs around the country that help finance upgrades and expansions to water infrastructure offers important lessons for New Jersey.
Census Numbers Confirm Renewed Growth in Urban Areas
Friday, May 26th, 2017New Census figures confirm that resurgent urban areas in New Jersey are leading the state’s growth.
Report: Changes in Affordable Housing Tax Credit Criteria Move More People to High-Opportunity Areas
Tuesday, May 23rd, 2017Analysis shows changes in how affordable-housing tax credits are allocated can move such housing away from areas of concentrated poverty and into areas with greater access to opportunity.
‘Re-Forum’ Will Tackle Updates to State’s Land-Use Law
Friday, May 5th, 2017An upcoming “re-forum” will examine ways to update New Jersey’s Municipal Land Use Law in order to incorporate innovative planning techniques, streamline local review processes and avoid inconsistencies with other municipal, county and state planning documents.
New Office Market Report: Transit Service Is Key
Wednesday, April 12th, 2017A new report details how office properties near transit are seeing higher rents and lower vacancy rates than their counterparts in non-transit locations, confirming that smart investment in transit assets is key to maintaining New Jersey’s economic competitiveness.
What is the Value of Green Infrastructure? New Tools and Events Drill Down
Tuesday, April 11th, 2017A new guide for developers and a related series of events are putting a spotlight on the benefits of incorporating green stormwater infrastructure into development projects.
