A new report indicates that, regardless of the differences among municipalities, smart-growth-style development always provides a better return on public investment than traditional low-density development.
Community Design
New Report Highlights Fiscal Benefits of Smart-Growth Development
Tuesday, May 21st, 2013Sandy Recovery Action Plan Doesn’t Commit to Resiliency Planning, Sustainability
Monday, April 29th, 2013Gov. 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.
Concern Expressed Over Lack of Planning Funds in Sandy Recovery Action Plan
Thursday, April 4th, 2013Concerns over Gov. Christie’s Sandy Recovery Action Plan include insufficient funds for planning, too little assistance for low-income renters.
Incorporating Health Into All Policies
Monday, April 1st, 2013An 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, 2013At this Redevelopment Forum session, speakers emphasized that changing demographics will mean municipalities will need to plan for changing housing needs.
Smart Growth Awards 2013 Winners Announced
Monday, March 25th, 2013Four innovative projects and three visionary plans comprise the list of winners of New Jersey Future’s 2013 Smart Growth Awards.
Clock Is Ticking on Public Comment Period for Sandy Recovery Spending Plan
Wednesday, March 20th, 2013New Jersey Future provided comments on Gov. Christie’s proposed Sandy Recovery Plan.
Forum Roundup: Auditing New Brunswick’s Walkability
Tuesday, March 19th, 2013An interactive planning workshop at the Redevelopment Forum took a look at New Brunswick’s efforts to improve the pedestrian-friendliness of its streets.
Cluster Development Bill Ready for Full Vote in Senate and Assembly
Wednesday, March 13th, 2013The cluster development bill has received unanimous approval in Senate and Assembly committees, and is headed for votes in the full Senate and Assembly.
Getting New Jersey Ready To Welcome Green Infrastructure
Monday, March 11th, 2013A new report looks at the regulatory and legislative barriers to widespread adoption of green infrastructure for stormwater management in New Jersey.
