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.
Transportation
Economic Opportunity Act Will Dilute State Incentives and Subsidize Sprawl – Unless Amended
Wednesday, March 13th, 2013Forum Roundup: The Shaky State of Our Infrastructure
Monday, March 4th, 2013The billions needed to upgrade New Jersey’s infrastructure will climb even higher in wake of Hurricane Sandy.
So you passed a Complete Streets policy. NOW what?
Thursday, February 21st, 2013Once a town passes a Complete Streets resolution, the important work of getting it implemented begins. Here are some best practices.
Rescheduled Conference Brings Together New Jersey’s Planning Leaders
Thursday, January 24th, 2013The 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.
Blaming the Victim in South Jersey Pedestrian Fatalities
Thursday, January 3rd, 2013A look at pedestrian fatalities in Vineland, N.J., winds up blaming the victim when what’s needed are better road design and better land-use decision-making.
The Coming Boom in White Elephants
Wednesday, January 2nd, 2013A new Rutgers report highlights the coming problem of aging and abandoned suburban office parks. Those facilities that cannot be repurposed to meet the market demand for mixed-use, transit-accessible employment centers should not be the recipients of state job-creation incentives.
25 Years of Smart Growth in New Jersey
Thursday, November 8th, 2012The 25 years during which New Jersey Future has advocated for smarter growth have seen some important successes: greater transit use, more land preservation, and a rise in redevelopment activity. However, more work remains to be done.
Planning to Build on Light Rail Success
Thursday, November 1st, 2012The Federal Transit Administration’s awarding of a $400,000 grant to examine the possibility of building a new light-rail station in Jersey City demonstrates tangible commitment to advancing economic development through transit-oriented development.
TOD Line Newsletter Launched to Highlight TOD Advances and Experiences
Wednesday, October 17th, 2012A new newsletter from the Land Use Law Center at PACE University, focused on transit-oriented development issues.
Safe Routes to School: Small Steps for Healthy Kids
Thursday, October 11th, 2012During National Walk and Bike to School month, we look at some compelling reasons to make it easier for schoolchildren to walk or bike to school – most notably increased physical activity and reduced traffic. The new federal transportation legislation includes funding for cycling and walking programs and infrastructure, but also enough flexibility that those funds might get diverted for other uses. We urge the New Jersey state DOT to keep bicycle and pedestrian funding, and we encourage the development of more communities where housing and schools are within walking distance of each other.
