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Forum Roundup: Creative Housing Solutions for Changing Demographics

Tuesday, March 26th, 2013

At this Redevelopment Forum session, speakers emphasized that changing demographics will mean municipalities will need to plan for changing housing needs.

Diane Sterner of Housing and Community Development Network To Receive Leadership Award

Monday, March 25th, 2013

The founding director of the Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey will receive this year’s Cary Edwards Leadership Award.

Smart Growth Awards 2013 Winners Announced

Monday, March 25th, 2013

Four innovative projects and three visionary plans comprise the list of winners of New Jersey Future’s 2013 Smart Growth Awards.

Forum Roundup: Redeveloping Post-Sandy: Do it Quickly, and Do it Right

Friday, March 22nd, 2013

Speakers at a Redevelopment Forum panel session discuss the tools available that can help Shore towns rebuild quickly and well.

Economic Opportunity Act Will Dilute State Incentives and Subsidize Sprawl – Unless Amended

Wednesday, March 13th, 2013

A new bill streamlines New Jersey’s portfolio of economic incentives, but unless it is amended it will go too far toward subsidizing sprawl development.

Cluster Development Bill Ready for Full Vote in Senate and Assembly

Wednesday, March 13th, 2013

The cluster development bill has received unanimous approval in Senate and Assembly committees, and is headed for votes in the full Senate and Assembly.

Brownfields Bill BUILDs a Path to Neighborhood Revitalization

Thursday, March 7th, 2013

U.S. Sen. Lautenberg (D-NJ) has introduced legislation that would re-authorize the EPA’s brownfields program and make brownfields restoration efforts easier.

Forum Roundup: The Shaky State of Our Infrastructure

Monday, March 4th, 2013

The billions needed to upgrade New Jersey’s infrastructure will climb even higher in wake of Hurricane Sandy.

Cluster Development Bill Advances

Wednesday, February 27th, 2013

The cluster development bill is advancing in the New Jersey State Legislature; key contacts and bill text.

Rescheduled Conference Brings Together New Jersey’s Planning Leaders

Thursday, January 24th, 2013

The rescheduled American Planning Association-New Jersey Chapter conference offers several opportunities to learn about initiatives and policies that can help encourage wise development in the Garden State.

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Ingrid Reed For Our Future Fund

 

Our New Jersey Future board of trustees, our staff, and our community, honors Ingrid’s legacy with the Ingrid Reed For our Future Fund, supporting education and training for future Smart Growth leaders with a particular focus on diversifying the field.

 

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