Population density in Hudson County is about 13,000 people per square mile, the highest among New Jersey’s 21 counties and one of the most densely populated counties in the country. At the other end of the spectrum, Hunterdon County’s density is about 300 people per square mile. Union County, which contains […]
Land Use Solutions
The Link Between Energy Use and Land Use
Tuesday, June 19th, 2007Daytime Population Booms
Wednesday, November 30th, 2005Employment locations in New Jersey have become much more decentralized.
The Gubernatorial Race
Friday, October 21st, 2005Without new ways of managing growth and without fixing the systems that drive development, including the property tax system, New Jersey will never reach genuine prosperity.
Going the Distance
Wednesday, August 31st, 2005Annual vehicle miles traveled (VMT) per capita in New Jersey have increased steadily over the past three decades.
Rethinking Oil Consumption
Friday, May 21st, 2004New Jersey has an ace in the hole when it comes to reducing our state’s dependence of oil and global vulnerability: the nation’s third most-patronized bus, rail and light rail network in the nation.
Stranded Without Options
Tuesday, April 20th, 2004Redevelopment of New Jersey’s more densely developed communities, particularly its older suburbs and cities, can help restore housing and transportation options for many older New Jerseyans, and contribute to a higher quality of life for all who cannot, or will not, drive.
Development and Transit Towns
Monday, March 31st, 2003One of the best places to encourage growth and redevelopment is near train stations and transit hubs.
Transit Towns Good Places To Grow
Friday, March 8th, 2002Rebuilding transit communities frequently means reviving downtowns, both large and small, along with a wide range of housing options, from brownstones, to apartments to bungalows. It also means providing more choice in how to get around, from train, to bus, to simply walking.
