The 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.
Smart Growth
“Investment Area” Criteria Released for the State Strategic Plan
Monday, February 13th, 2012Does New Jersey Have Room to Grow?
Thursday, January 26th, 2012New Jersey could gain another million residents in the next 30 years. Based on the population trend in New Jersey’s urban areas, more than half of them could be accommodated in our cities without having to disturb a single acre of new land.
Demand Grows for Smart-Growth Work Environments
Wednesday, January 4th, 2012A new survey shows that office workers in the Garden State want many of the amenities that smart-growth locations offer, including food, access to transit, and access to downtowns.
Permit Extension Bill Threatens Open Space
Wednesday, December 14th, 2011A bill to extend some development permit deadlines also threatens open space, and runs counter to the principles in Gov. Christie’s new State Strategic Plan.
New Jersey Future Seeks Nominations for 2012 Smart Growth Awards
Friday, December 9th, 2011Do you know of an innovative project, plan or initiative that deserves to be honored for bringing smart growth ideals to light? Consider nominating it for a 2012 Smart Growth Award.
Byram Township Wins National Smart-Growth Grant
Friday, December 9th, 2011In addition to winning a New Jersey Future Smart Growth Award, Byram Township has also won a national technical-assistance grant for its planned Village Center.
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.
Planning Association Conference Includes Sessions on Current Smart-Growth Issues
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011Presentations and other documents from several sessions at the New Jersey chapter of the American Planning Association’s annual conference.
New: Information Page on the State Strategic Plan
Tuesday, November 1st, 2011New Jersey Future has set up an information page that includes a range of resources about the new State Strategic Plan.
Proposal Would Reverse Policy of Targeting Energy-Efficiency Incentives to Smart-Growth Areas
Wednesday, October 12th, 2011The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities has issued a proposal that would reverse its policy of targeting energy-efficiency incentives to smart-growth areas, and is soliciting public comment.
