Urban innovator, author and transportation expert Gabe Klein urged attendees at the Redevelopment Forum to re-think how they plan for people to move — and to stay in one place.
State Planning
Forum Feature: We Need To Do Transportation Planning for People, Not Cars. And We Need To Do It Fast.
Wednesday, April 6th, 2016The Greatest Danger Facing New Jersey’s Water Infrastructure: The Unknown
Monday, April 4th, 2016At a recent NJ Spotlight roundtable, water experts acknowledged we have only a vague idea of the state of our aging water systems, and of true cost of upgrading them.
Forum Roundup: The Mega-Ships Are Here! Are We Ready?
Monday, March 28th, 2016Mega-ships unloading at New Jersey ports will be a boon for the state, but we must be sure our port-related infrastructure is robust enough to handle the increased volume.
Happy Birthday, New Jersey State Plan!
Monday, March 7th, 2016The New Jersey State Redevelopment and Development Plan just turned 15. It’s working, but it needs to work better.
Bayside Flooding Highlights Inherent Vulnerability of Barrier Islands
Wednesday, January 27th, 2016Bayside flooding during winter storm Jonas highlights just how vulnerable New Jersey’s barrier islands are. ‘Soft defense’ measures seem to offer the most effective long-term approaches.
New Jersey Gets a D+ on New Climate Preparedness Report Card
Thursday, November 19th, 2015A new report card on preparedness for climate change gives New Jersey a low grade for failing to put plans in place to mitigate future risks.
Rebuild By Design Resiliency Projects: A Status Update
Wednesday, October 28th, 2015New Jersey Future recently submitted comments on two Rebuild By Design resiliency projects, emphasizing the need to incorporate climate projections into planning, and to develop a robust public-engagement plan.
Are Towns in a Better Position to Make Long-Term Resiliency Decisions?
Tuesday, October 27th, 2015A new report examines lessons learned from the groundbreaking local-recovery program piloted by New Jersey Future in six Sandy-affected towns.
New Jersey Future Trustee Gilbert To Receive NJPO Lifetime Achievement Award
Wednesday, August 19th, 2015Former State Planning Commission Chairman and current New Jersey Future Trustee Jim Gilbert will be presented with the New Jersey Planning Officials’ Lifetime Achievement Award.
State Planning Commission Set To Extend Center Designations; Leaves Coastal Towns at Risk
Friday, July 10th, 2015The State Planning Commission is set to extend center designations another three years, even though this action invites coastal towns to put new development in locations vulnerable to flooding and sea-level rise.
