North Camden
The Courier Post reported on July 17 that the Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) will pay to raze Waterfront State Prison, which sits in North Camden overlooking the Philadelphia Skyline. According to the article demolition of the prison, which is 26 years old, could begin this fall, at an estimated cost of $6 million, […]
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Room with a View
Sunday, September 27th, 2009Menendez Co-Sponsors TOD Bill
Sunday, September 27th, 2009Transit Oriented Development in Jersey City
Menendez co-sponsors bill to promote TOD
U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-New Jersey) has co-sponsored legislation introduced by Christopher Dodd (D-Connecticut) to provide financial support for transit oriented development. According to a release from Senator Dodd’s office, the “Livable Communities Act” will:
Create competitive planning grants that towns […]
State Plan offers Clear Path for PATCO Rail Line Extension
Wednesday, March 18th, 2009The DRPA has proposed to extend the PATCO line into Gloucester County.
Smart Housing Incentives Legislation Introduced
Wednesday, December 17th, 2008The Smart Housing Incentives Act encourages the development of environmentally sound, economically diverse and easily accessible neighborhoods.
Where and How We Develop is Key to Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Friday, December 5th, 2008A total of 31 states have completed climate action plans, with 20 setting specific targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Tolls and Transit: Perfect Together?
Monday, October 6th, 2008New Jersey Turnpike Authority announced plans in September to increase tolls on the Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway by 50 percent in 2009.
In Large Metro Areas, It’s Easy Being Green
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008New Jersey is in a good position with regard to its carbon footprint.
New Jersey’s Hidden Economic Strengths
Tuesday, February 26th, 2008New Jersey ranks first in the nation in per-capita sales and receipts for business establishments in the wholesale trade sector. It also ranks first in the warehousing and storage industry, an important support industry to wholesaling.
Per-capita receipts in the transit and ground passenger transportation industry were higher in New Jersey than in any other state, […]
Leed-ND: A New Framework for Sustainable Development
Wednesday, February 20th, 2008There are currently 238 projects in 39 states and six countries participating in the LEED-ND pilot program.
Transit, Past and Future?
Friday, August 24th, 2007New Jersey has an extensive public transportation network. NJ TRANSIT operates eight commuter rail lines, serving 149 stations; three light rail lines serving 60 stations; and a statewide network of buses. New Jersey also has two separate transit agencies—PATH and PATCO—that provide commuter rail service between Northern Jersey and Manhattan and Southern New Jersey and […]
