A panel at New Jersey Future’s Redevelopment Forum focused on two key things that can make or break public-private partnerships: making sure goals and incentives are aligned among all parties, and making sure the community and its local government has the lead role.
Planning and Governance
Maximizing the Impact of Public-Private Partnerships
Friday, March 30th, 2018Making New Jersey’s Communities More Aging-Friendly
Thursday, March 29th, 2018Speakers at a New Jersey Future Redevelopment Forum session on making the state’s communities more aging-friendly highlighted the need for a greater range of housing options, and more places where all the amenities older residents need are within easy, walkable reach.
Trends in Redevelopment Finance: Complexity and Change
Tuesday, March 27th, 2018At New Jersey Future’s Redevelopment Forum, expert in redevelopment finance discussed opportunities presented by a variety of new and existing financing tools, and emphasized that changes in Washington and Trenton are likely to bring more complexity to the field.
County Population Estimates: Return to the Urban Core Continues
Monday, March 26th, 2018New estimates from the Census Bureau confirm the state’s population shift back to older, more built-out places. Nine counties lost population, and one hit a growth milestone.
Millennials: What Do They Want?
Tuesday, March 20th, 2018The Millennial Town Hall at the Redevelopment Forum looked at some of the key issues keeping Millennials from starting their careers in New Jersey, including access to transportation options besides cars, and to housing they can afford.
The New Leadership Is Local
Friday, March 16th, 2018At New Jersey Future’s annual Redevelopment Forum, keynote speaker Bruce Katz outlined a new framework for governance and economic growth in the 21st century, focused on local and metropolitan cross-sector collaborations.
Workshop Highlights the Benefits of Green Infrastructure to Developers
Tuesday, February 6th, 2018A workshop in Bayonne, organized by New Jersey Future, educated local developers on why green infrastructure should be an integral part of their plans.
Remembering Brendan Byrne
Friday, January 5th, 2018New Jersey Future mourns the loss of our friend and supporter, former Governor Brendan Byrne. New Jersey is the better for his service, and the poorer for his passing.
Bill Would Cap Sewerage Authorities’ Ability To Raise Funds for System Repairs
Thursday, January 4th, 2018A bill currently up for a vote in the Assembly would cap regional sewerage authorities’ ability to raise funds for system maintenance through user fees. New Jersey Future opposes the bill.
New Jersey Shows Small Population Growth in Latest Census Estimate
Wednesday, December 20th, 2017The latest Census estimates show that New Jersey’s population is still growing, albeit at approximately half the national growth rate. The state’s population topped 9 million for the first time.
