The lieutenant governor and four senior state officials discuss how the new State Strategic Plan will help foster redevelopment in the Garden State.
State Planning
State Officials: Redevelopment at the Heart of State Strategic Plan
Wednesday, March 28th, 2012State Planning Commission targets April 25 for State Strategic Plan adoption
Wednesday, March 21st, 2012The State Planning Commission will meet April 25 to vote on adoption of the State Strategic Plan as the new State Development and Redevelopment Plan.
Lieutenant Governor To Speak at Redevelopment Forum
Monday, February 13th, 2012N.J. Lt. Gov. Guadagno will deliver the opening remarks at Redevelopment Forum 2012, focusing on how the state is streamlining its incentives to foster growth while preserving critical resources.
“Investment Area” Criteria Released for the State Strategic Plan
Monday, February 13th, 2012The newly released the Priority Growth Criteria will determine where state development and preservation incentives will be directed. They need to be refined and tested to ensure they support the State Planning Act and work in accordance with smart-growth principles.
Liveblogging the State Strategic Plan Public Hearing
Thursday, February 9th, 2012Liveblog of the first public hearing on the State Strategic Plan.
Our Take on the State of the State Address
Tuesday, January 17th, 2012New Jersey Future’s reaction to Gov. Christie’s State of the State address.
Public Hearings on State Strategic Plan Begin in February
Monday, January 9th, 2012Six public hearings on the State Strategic Plan have been scheduled in February and early March at various locations around New Jersey.
Details on State Strategic Plan Begin to Emerge
Thursday, December 8th, 2011Next steps in implementation of the State Strategic Plan include six public hearings, development of detailed locational criteria for growth and preservation areas and a discretionary spending scorecard, and alignment of state agency plans and activities.
Census Data Show Population Growth Has Slowed Across New Jersey
Thursday, December 1st, 2011New census county and municipal data for New Jersey show a slowdown in migration, the continued resilience of the state’s cities, and new frontiers of sprawl in the southern part of the state.
Planning Advocates Call For Amendments to Economic Development Bill
Thursday, December 1st, 2011The proposed Grow NJ bill in its current form undermines the Urban Transit Hub Tax Credit goals. We urge adoption of four amendments that will keep the incentives properly focused.
