About the Forum
New Jersey Future's full day of workshops brought together more than
350 local leaders, citizen activists, and professionals interested in
strengthening their communities through good planning and high-quality redevelopment. Participants learned from experienced local leaders and professionals
the keys to success in achieving innovative, high-quality, community-
focused redevelopment projects.
Keynote Speaker
Fred Kent, President
Project for Public Spaces
The keynote address was given by Fred Kent, President of Project for Public Spaces. Fred is a leading authority on revitalizing city spaces and one of the foremost thinkers in livability, smart growth and the future of the city. As founder and president of PPS, he has traveled over 150,000 miles each year and given talks in 46 states across the U.S and 12 countries.
Workshops
Workshops were structured in a hands-on, case-study format, featuring
instructors who have successfully faced the challenges of redevelopment
in communities throughout New Jersey. Click here to view workshops.
Click here to view the 2006 Conference Summary.
Our Partners
NJ State Chamber of Commerce
NJ State League of Municipalities
Urban Land Institute
Association for NJ Environmental Commissions
Center for Government Services at Rutgers
Coalition for Affordable Housing and the Environment
Downtown New Jersey
Housing and Community Development Network of NJ
Municipal Land Use Center
NJ Chapter, American Planning Association
Regional Plan Association
