Welcome to New Jersey Future's Mayors' Connection. Here you will find back issues of our "Mayors' Smart Growth Update," a free monthly e-mail briefing especially designed to provide New Jersey's mayors with information and resources on smart growth initiatives and activities in New Jersey.
Issue 20, July 2006
- August 2 Event: Putting the Brakes on NJ's "Ratables Chase"
- Managing Teardowns While Maintaining Historic Resources
- NJ's Brownfields Site Mart
- $$ for Pedestrian & Bicycle Projects
- Dollars for Trails
Issue 19, June 2006
- New Jersey's Inner Suburbs Facing Unique Challenges
- How Do You Know It's Smart Growth?
- Smart Growth, Illustrated
- Designing Streets for Bicycles and Pedestrians
Issue 18, May 2006
- New Jersey's Prosperity at Risk
- Paying a High Price for Urban Neglect
- NJF 5th Annual Smart Growth Awards: June 6
Issue 17, April 2006
- Exploring Property Tax Reform Options: May 9
- NJ Prosperity at Risk: May 2 Event
- NJF 5th Annual Smart Growth Awards: June 6
- Protect Resources with Good Design
- A Guide to America's Best New Development
Issue 16, March 2006
- Smart Growth in Action in New Jersey
- Smart Growth in Action Around the U.S.
- Using Smart Growth to Manage Water and Parking Needs
- Grants for Protecting Pedestrians
- Grants for Greenways
Issue 15, February 2006
- NJF Redevelopment Forum Recap
- Reclaiming Vacant Properties
- Are You in a Smart Growth Area?
- Turning Malls Into Main Streets
- Events Announcements
Issue 14, January 2006
- Redevelopment Forum 2006: Leveraging Assets to Build Stronger Communities
- Build a Livable Community With New Grant Funds
- High-Density Development Good for Communities
- Smart Planning Grants Available from ANJEC
Issue 13, December 2005
- Mayors Wellness Campaign Encourages Healthy Lifestyles
- Be a Smart Growth Leader!
- Smart Futures Planning Grants: Apply Online by February 15
- Smart Growth Awards: NOMINATIONS DUE JANUARY 6
Issue 12, November 2005
- Watch NJ's Open Space Disappear
- Wildlife Protection through Smart Growth
- The Politics and Economics of Open Space Programs
- Smart Growth Assistance from the Federal Govt.
- Smart Growth Awards: Nominations Due Jan 6
Issue 11, October 2005
- Four Ways to Genuine Prosperity
- The Candidates Speak on Smart Growth
- Can an Elementary School Teacher Afford to Live in Your Town?
- Smart Growth Advice from the State
- Smart Growth Awards: Nominations Due Jan. 6
Issue 10, September 2005
- Finding the Way to Genuine Prosperity: Property Tax Reform
- Making the Connection: Property Taxes and Sprawl
- Municipal Interest in Plan Endorsement Continues to Rise
Issue 9, August 2005
- Towns Working Together: Smart Growth Honoree Update
- Community Benefit Agreements Offer New Tool for Redevelopment
Issue 8, July 2005
- State Reviews Response to Local Cross Acceptance Input
- Is Your Town in a Smart Growth Area?
- Smart Futures Planning Grants: Apply Online!
Issue 7, June 2005
- Is your town growing smart?
- Getting the Most Out of New Developments
Issue 6, May 2005
- Winning the Fight for New Jersey's Future
- Smart Growth Strategy: Redevelopment
Issue 5, April 2005
- Free Technical Assistance for Smart Growth
- Help With Your Smart Growth Pitch
- The Smart Growth Gateway: Money for Smart Growth Projects
Issue 4, March 2005
- Protecting Regional Resources Through Inter-Municipal Cooperation
- Smart Growth Strategy: Regional Cooperation & Smart Growth
Issue 3, February 2005
- Tips for Transit Village Success
- Smart Growth Strategy: Bicycle & Pedestrian Projects
Issue 2, January 2005
- New Committee to Ease Cross Acceptance Negotiations
- Making Towns Family-Friendly
- Smart Growth Strategy: Farmland & Open Space Protection
Issue 1, December 2004
- "Fast Track" Permitting Gets Second Look
- Cross Acceptance: Getting it Right
- Smart Growth Strategies: Transit-Friendly Development
