New Jersey Future would like to support the most current version of the Economic Incentives Act, as long as it advances the intent of the original version.
State Planning
New Jersey Future Supports Economic Incentives that Don’t Subsidize Sprawl
Wednesday, July 24th, 2013In Rush To Rebuild, Are We Failing To Plan for the Next Superstorm?
Monday, July 22nd, 2013Overdevelopment has long plagued the Jersey Shore, but rebuilding efforts tend to overlook that inconvenient truth.
Rethinking the Shore Forum Zeroes in on Better Planning, Leadership
Monday, July 22nd, 2013Our partner WHYY recaps the first of a series of community conversations about Rethinking the Shore.
New Jersey’s Water Infrastructure: The Biggest Risk Is Doing Nothing
Tuesday, June 25th, 2013Experts at a symposium detail how New Jersey’s water infrastructure is antiquated and disintegrating, and assert that continued inaction will only raise the cost of fixing it and lower the state’s economic competitiveness.
New Jersey Residents Want More Resiliency Post-Sandy, but at No Cost
Wednesday, June 12th, 2013A new survey shows that since Hurricane Sandy, New Jersey residents understand better the implications of climate change but don’t want to pay for necessary changes to improve their communities’ resiliency.
Bill To Increase Aid to Sandy-Stricken Communities Introduced in Congress
Wednesday, June 12th, 2013A bill introduced in the House of Representatives by several New Jersey legislators would, if passed, direct additional aid to Sandy-stricken communities in the state.
Sandy Recovery Action Plan Doesn’t Commit to Resiliency Planning, Sustainability
Monday, April 29th, 2013Gov. Christie’s Sandy Recovery Action Plan doesn’t include funds, or a requirement, for long-term resiliency planning. Without those, New Jersey’s rebuilding efforts will not prepare the state sufficiently for the next major weather disaster.
Concern Expressed Over Lack of Planning Funds in Sandy Recovery Action Plan
Thursday, April 4th, 2013Concerns over Gov. Christie’s Sandy Recovery Action Plan include insufficient funds for planning, too little assistance for low-income renters.
Smart Growth Awards 2013 Winners Announced
Monday, March 25th, 2013Four innovative projects and three visionary plans comprise the list of winners of New Jersey Future’s 2013 Smart Growth Awards.
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.