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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.

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.

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Engage North Jersey is now live! 

Co-sponsored by Together North Jersey and NJTPA, this new online forum will help us define the vision and shape the future for the North Jersey region. Sign-up here!

Public Workshops

Please join Together North Jersey, the NJTPA, and Union County for a public workshop to gather input for the plans that will shape the future of North Jersey. This workshop gives you the opportunity to share your ideas about planning forthe future to build stronger communities and local and regional economies with better access to transportation, housing, jobs, educational, cultural,and recreational opportunities.
 
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Forum Roundup: The Shaky State of Our Infrastructure

Monday, March 4th, 2013

The billions needed to upgrade New Jersey’s infrastructure will climb even higher in wake of Hurricane Sandy.

Somerset County Pioneers Local Application of State Strategic Plan Investment Criteria

Thursday, January 31st, 2013

New report looks at Somerset County’s efforts to align its planning and economic development efforts with the draft State Strategic Plan.

Rescheduled Conference Brings Together New Jersey’s Planning Leaders

Thursday, January 24th, 2013

The 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.

Poll Shows New Jersey Residents Strongly Support Regional Approach to Rebuilding After Sandy

Monday, December 10th, 2012

A new poll finds New Jersey residents strongly support regional approaches to rebuilding after Hurricane Sandy.

State Planning Commission Postpones Vote on State Strategic Plan

Monday, November 19th, 2012

The State Planning Commission delayed its vote on the proposed State Strategic Plan in order to allow time for public comment and to consider addressing issues of shore development in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.

State Planning Commission To Vote on State Strategic Plan

Monday, November 12th, 2012

The final draft State Strategic Plan has been released, and the State Planning Commission will vote on its adoption Nov. 13. New Jersey Future issued a statement on the changes in the plan.

TOD Line Newsletter Launched to Highlight TOD Advances and Experiences

Wednesday, October 17th, 2012

A new newsletter from the Land Use Law Center at PACE University, focused on transit-oriented development issues.

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