Representatives from the City of Newark visited the Philadelphia Water Department to learn more about implementing green infrastructure at scale to help manage stormwater.
Planning and Governance
Newark–Philadelphia Study Visit Focuses on Implementing Green Infrastructure at Scale
Wednesday, September 27th, 2017Gubernatorial Candidates on Key Issues Facing New Jersey
Tuesday, September 19th, 2017We asked the Democrat and Republican candidates for governor how they would approach some of the key issues the winner will face when he or she takes office. Here is what they said.
Proposed Rule Change Would Allow Development on Piers
Monday, September 18th, 2017New Jersey Future’s comments urge the DEP not to amend existing rules restricting development in high flood-risk areas.
Joint 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.
