Since the Great Recession, the growth rate in New Jersey’s transit-oriented areas has outstripped the growth rate in exurban areas and in the state overall, according to an analysis of new Census data.
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Demand for Transit Neighborhoods on the Rise
Monday, April 18th, 2016Forum Feature: We Need To Do Transportation Planning for People, Not Cars. And We Need To Do It Fast.
Wednesday, April 6th, 2016Urban innovator, author and transportation expert Gabe Klein urged attendees at the Redevelopment Forum to re-think how they plan for people to move — and to stay in one place.
Forum Roundup: Gateway Tunnel Will Provide Much-Needed New Transit Capacity
Monday, April 4th, 2016Panelists at a Redevelopment Forum session on the proposed Gateway Tunnel project highlighted the much-needed new transit capacity across the Hudson River it will bring, allowing New Jersey residents greater access to jobs and boosting the region’s economic growth.
New Zoning Codes: More Housing Options, More Mixed Use, Less Parking
Tuesday, February 9th, 2016A look at how several cities have updated their zoning codes reveals some common approaches to using their land more flexibly and smartly.
Smart 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.
Surgeon General’s #StepItUp Campaign Highlights Land-Use Challenges to Regular Walking
Thursday, September 10th, 2015The surgeon general’s call for more walking, and acknowledgement that not all communities are designed to foster walking, is a welcome recognition of the importance of smart-growth design.
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.
Two New Transit Villages Named, Including Second Bus-Centered Designation
Friday, July 10th, 2015The state’s 29th and 30th Transit Villages have been designated, including the second one anchored by a bus terminal.
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.
