For four months last fall, my lifestyle changed dramatically when my husband and I lived car-free. As life-long suburbanites, we have always driven a lot to get around. I was the mom-in-the-minivan, and am now the professional-in-a-Prius. But when we took an overdue sabbatical, we lived near universities in three developed countries — England, Germany, and Japan — where everything we needed was within easy reach by foot, bike, bus, or train.
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Opinion: Car-Free Inspiration From an Overseas Adventure
Monday, May 1st, 2023State Agencies Shape Infrastructure Programs to Address 21st Century Challenges
Monday, July 11th, 2022With a record state surplus and billions of dollars of federal funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), New Jersey communities enjoy a rare opportunity to address redevelopment challenges, explained Peter Kasabach, New Jersey Future’s executive director. But a “lack of readiness” will be their biggest obstacle to accessing those funds, asserted New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Commissioner Shawn LaTourette.
New Report Highlights Green Infrastructure Financing Opportunities
Thursday, July 19th, 2018A new analysis highlights the New Jersey Water Bank’s success in funding green infrastructure projects, and examines steps applicants and the bank itself can take to make accessing green infrastructure financing even easier.
Drinking Water Infrastructure Report Calls for Investment, Transparency
Thursday, January 4th, 2018The Joint Legislative Task Force on Drinking Water Infrastructure’s report recommends significant investment in upgrading water systems, as well as requirements for asset management and reporting.
Bill Would Cap Sewerage Authorities’ Ability To Raise Funds for System Repairs
Thursday, January 4th, 2018A bill currently up for a vote in the Assembly would cap regional sewerage authorities’ ability to raise funds for system maintenance through user fees. New Jersey Future opposes the bill.
A Year One Clean Water Agenda for the New Governor
Thursday, November 30th, 2017A group of public-sector, private-sector and nonprofit organizations has proposed Year One Clean Water Agenda for Governor-elect Phil Murphy, urging him to prioritize investment in clean water during the first year of his administration.
Jersey Water Works Releases 2016 Workplan
Wednesday, April 27th, 2016The cross-sector collaborative will focus on optimizing current water system operations and engaging affected communities in water-infrastructure investment decisions.
Forum Roundup: Cities, Redevelopers Join Forces To Tackle Floodproofing, Sewer Upgrades
Tuesday, March 22nd, 2016At the Redevelopment Forum, representatives from three cities detailed how they are engaging redevelopers in a number of ways to meet the challenge of flooding, aging infrastructure and climate change.
Flint’s Wake-Up Call for New Jersey — and the Nation
Friday, February 5th, 2016The water crisis in Flint should serve as a wake-up call in New Jersey and across the nation that we have neglected our water infrastructure for too long.
New Jersey Should Re-Join Greenhouse Gas Initiative
Thursday, September 18th, 2014New Jersey Future provided comments strongly supporting the state’s continued membership in the Northeast Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative as a way to generate funds for energy conservation and alternatives.
