Two new pieces of legislation, dealing with economic incentives and non-condemnation in redevelopment areas, offer opportunities to focus New Jersey’s development in smart-growth areas.
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New Legislation Changes the Smart Growth Playing Field
Wednesday, September 18th, 2013Governor Signs Bill Improving Municipal Tools for Cluster Development
Thursday, August 8th, 2013A bill, strongly supported by New Jersey Future, that improves cluster development tools available to New Jersey municipalities is now law.
Cluster Development Bill Sails through the Assembly
Tuesday, April 30th, 2013New Jersey Assembly overwhelmingly approves the cluster development bill, which could see a Senate vote as soon as May 13.
Regional Planning in the Pinelands: Well-Directed Growth, but What Effect on Natural Resources?
Thursday, April 11th, 2013The Pinelands Protection Act appears to have been effective at steering growth within its jurisdiction, but we must remain vigilant to ensure that the area’s overall growth doesn’t degrade critical natural resources.
Smart Growth Awards 2013 Winners Announced
Monday, March 25th, 2013Four innovative projects and three visionary plans comprise the list of winners of New Jersey Future’s 2013 Smart Growth Awards.
Economic Opportunity Act Will Dilute State Incentives and Subsidize Sprawl – Unless Amended
Wednesday, March 13th, 2013A new bill streamlines New Jersey’s portfolio of economic incentives, but unless it is amended it will go too far toward subsidizing sprawl development.
Cluster Development Bill Ready for Full Vote in Senate and Assembly
Wednesday, March 13th, 2013The cluster development bill has received unanimous approval in Senate and Assembly committees, and is headed for votes in the full Senate and Assembly.
Cluster Development Bill Advances
Wednesday, February 27th, 2013The cluster development bill is advancing in the New Jersey State Legislature; key contacts and bill text.
Somerset County Pioneers Local Application of State Strategic Plan Investment Criteria
Thursday, January 31st, 2013New report looks at Somerset County’s efforts to align its planning and economic development efforts with the draft State Strategic Plan.
In Targeting Incentives, Location Matters
Wednesday, January 16th, 2013As New Jersey’s economic-development incentives get restructured, it’s important that they preserve a location component, so that they are directed to the places most appropriate to receive them.
