Working for Smart Growth:
More Livable Places and Open Spaces

 

Transportation

House Transportation Bill Falls Short

Thursday, February 9th, 2012

Despite all the health benefits of biking, walking or using transit, the House of Representatives’ proposed transportation re-authorization bill falls short on these key transportation needs.

Is Route 1 a Street … or a Road?

Wednesday, January 11th, 2012

What’s the difference between a street and a road? Focusing on the different primary purposes of each could help bring clarity to the discussion over how to address the traffic congestion on major arteries like Route 1 in Mercer County, and how best to implement a bus rapid transit system there.

Demand Grows for Smart-Growth Work Environments

Wednesday, January 4th, 2012

A new survey shows that office workers in the Garden State want many of the amenities that smart-growth locations offer, including food, access to transit, and access to downtowns.

Planning Advocates Call For Amendments to Economic Development Bill

Thursday, December 1st, 2011

The proposed Grow NJ bill in its current form undermines the Urban Transit Hub Tax Credit goals. We urge adoption of four amendments that will keep the incentives properly focused.

North Jersey Receives $5 Million Federal Grant To Boost Growth Around Transit

Monday, November 21st, 2011

New Jersey Future is pleased to be part of the project team that will manage a $5 million HUD Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant award, announced today by Secretary Shaun Donovan.

Town’s Balanced Approach to Transportation Wins Leadership Award

Thursday, November 17th, 2011

Hoboken’s adoption of a Complete Streets approach — which shifts the emphasis from accommodating more cars and parking to making roadways more convenient for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders and automobiles — has earned the city a Leadership Award from Sustainable Jersey.

Talking About Transportation

Wednesday, November 16th, 2011

Greg Kelly, transportation president at Parsons Brinckerhoff, hosted a breakfast for Young Professionals in Transportation – NYC, and spoke at length about his professional experiences, the current state of our infrastructure and the future of large projects.

Planning Association Conference Includes Sessions on Current Smart-Growth Issues

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011

Presentations and other documents from several sessions at the New Jersey chapter of the American Planning Association’s annual conference.

Addressing Obesity Through Smart Planning

Sunday, October 23rd, 2011

Complete streets, safe routes to school and joint-use policies can help change the built environment and increase access to existing facilities, thereby offering multiple additional opportunities for physical activity.

Christie Releases New State Strategic Plan

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011

Gov. Chris Christie today released a new State Strategic Plan, a blueprint for state investment in sustainable economic growth. The governor also announced Executive Order No. 78, authorizing a cabinet-level steering committee to drive implementation. The State Strategic Plan is intended to meet both the spirit and the statutory requirements of the State Planning Act.

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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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