We asked the Democrat and Republican candidates for governor how they would approach some of the key issues the winner will face when he or she takes office. Here is what they said.
Transportation Funding
Gubernatorial Candidates on Key Issues Facing New Jersey
Tuesday, September 19th, 2017McKinsey’s Smart Economic Vision for New Jersey
Thursday, July 20th, 2017A new report from McKinsey & Company on ways to accelerate New Jersey’s economic growth includes many smart-growth recommendations that New Jersey Future’s gubernatorial platform also addresses.
New Office Market Report: Transit Service Is Key
Wednesday, April 12th, 2017A new report details how office properties near transit are seeing higher rents and lower vacancy rates than their counterparts in non-transit locations, confirming that smart investment in transit assets is key to maintaining New Jersey’s economic competitiveness.
Forum Feature: Federal Redevelopment Tools: Existential Threats, and a Few Opportunities
Monday, March 20th, 2017While the new administration has threatened significant cuts to federal redevelopment tools, there is reason to hope that some important programs will remain.
Recommendations for the Next Governor
Friday, March 10th, 2017New Jersey Future’s 2017 gubernatorial platform recommends targeted smart-growth investments and strategies to help accelerate New Jersey’s economic growth.
What Can 23 Cents Buy?
Wednesday, October 5th, 2016The 23-cent gas tax increase is a good start toward sustainable transportation funding, but it will only benefit the state if we can allocate it to the right things.
Infrastructure Matters
Monday, May 16th, 2016National Infrastructure Week is May 16 thru 23, and offers a good reminder of the importance of investing in infrastructure: It benefits the community, and the economy, and the costs of not investing can be far higher.
Chuck Marohn on the Value of Roads, Streets, and People
Wednesday, May 4th, 2016At a recent presentation in New Jersey, Strong Towns’ Chuck Marohn talked about how people, rather than cars, create community wealth, and how we benefit from prioritizing people in our planning.
Forum Roundup: Gateway Tunnel Will Provide Much-Needed New Transit Capacity
Monday, April 4th, 2016Panelists at a Redevelopment Forum session on the proposed Gateway Tunnel project highlighted the much-needed new transit capacity across the Hudson River it will bring, allowing New Jersey residents greater access to jobs and boosting the region’s economic growth.
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.
