The 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.
Housing and Equity
Flint’s Wake-Up Call for New Jersey — and the Nation
Friday, February 5th, 2016Smart Growth in the Somerset Hills
Wednesday, January 13th, 2016Two Somerset County municipalities are considering taking smart-growth initiatives to revitalize their local economies.
Can New Jersey’s Older Residents Afford Their Housing?
Tuesday, December 8th, 2015A new report analyzes the question of housing affordability for New Jersey’s older residents, and finds barriers in two types of communities.
Are Towns in a Better Position to Make Long-Term Resiliency Decisions?
Tuesday, October 27th, 2015A new report examines lessons learned from the groundbreaking local-recovery program piloted by New Jersey Future in six Sandy-affected towns.
Research Reveals Recession’s Leveling Effect on Residential Development
Tuesday, October 6th, 2015New research shows that housing growth in New Jersey’s older-built-out places weathered the recession better than their greenfield counterparts.
Post-Recession, Housing Growth and Value in Distressed Municipalities Keep Pace With Non-Distressed
Monday, October 5th, 2015An analysis of growth in residential certificates of occupancy and changes in home values suggests that distressed municipalities have fared at least as well as their non-distressed counterparts since the Great Recession.
Housing and Community Development Network Honors New Jersey Future With Community Partner Award
Thursday, September 24th, 2015The Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey is honoring New Jersey Future with its Exceptional Community Partner Award.
Transportation, Housing Improvements Needed To Make New Jersey Towns More Aging-Friendly
Wednesday, August 12th, 2015Two recent articles highlight the difficulties many New Jersey towns have in making themselves accommodating to older residents.
Can Somerset County Attract Millennials?
Thursday, July 30th, 2015A report from a studio class at the Bloustein School examines Somerset County’s opportunities to attract Millennials.
New Study Shines a Light on Mixed-Income Housing Around New Jersey’s Transit Stations
Monday, June 22nd, 2015A new analysis of income distribution in the neighborhoods around New Jersey’s transit stations shows that the benefits of access to transit are not always available across all income groups.