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New Jersey Future Receives Housing Award

Tuesday, May 7th, 2013

The Central Jersey Housing Resource Center honored New Jersey Future with its Outstanding Achievement in Affordable Housing Award.

Sandy Recovery Action Plan Doesn’t Commit to Resiliency Planning, Sustainability

Monday, April 29th, 2013

Gov. Christie’s Sandy Recovery Action Plan doesn’t include funds, or a requirement, for long-term resiliency planning. Without those, New Jersey’s rebuilding efforts will not prepare the state sufficiently for the next major weather disaster.

Regional Planning in the Pinelands: Well-Directed Growth, but What Effect on Natural Resources?

Thursday, April 11th, 2013

The Pinelands Protection Act appears to have been effective at steering growth within its jurisdiction, but we must remain vigilant to ensure that the area’s overall growth doesn’t degrade critical natural resources.

Concern Expressed Over Lack of Planning Funds in Sandy Recovery Action Plan

Thursday, April 4th, 2013

Concerns over Gov. Christie’s Sandy Recovery Action Plan include insufficient funds for planning, too little assistance for low-income renters.

Forum Roundup: The Balancing Act Between Ports and Their Hosts

Thursday, April 4th, 2013

The differing needs that ports have from their host municipalities leads to an ongoing balancing act across multiple jurisdictions.

Incorporating Health Into All Policies

Monday, April 1st, 2013

An effort to incorporate public health impacts into all policies can result in smarter transportation and local land-use planning.

Forum Roundup: Creative Housing Solutions for Changing Demographics

Tuesday, March 26th, 2013

At this Redevelopment Forum session, speakers emphasized that changing demographics will mean municipalities will need to plan for changing housing needs.

Diane Sterner of Housing and Community Development Network To Receive Leadership Award

Monday, March 25th, 2013

The founding director of the Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey will receive this year’s Cary Edwards Leadership Award.

Smart Growth Awards 2013 Winners Announced

Monday, March 25th, 2013

Four innovative projects and three visionary plans comprise the list of winners of New Jersey Future’s 2013 Smart Growth Awards.

Forum Roundup: Redeveloping Post-Sandy: Do it Quickly, and Do it Right

Friday, March 22nd, 2013

Speakers at a Redevelopment Forum panel session discuss the tools available that can help Shore towns rebuild quickly and well.

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