A proposal to build two new homes in Princeton North has come under attack from an anonymous objector group. The group, which calls itself “Save Our Streetscapes” has launched a website (link: “Save Our Streetscapes“) and Facebook group urging residents to Zoom into a meeting of the Princeton Planning Board on Thursday night, April 18, when the application is on the agenda for discussion.
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The town of Princeton faces a tight deadline to identify potential sites for hundreds of new affordable housing units, after the New Jersey State government approved legislation to streamline the state’s “Fair Share” housing rules. Signing the bill today, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy called it “a monumental piece of legislation that will make housing more affordable and more accessible for working families all across New Jersey.” The requirement for towns in New Jersey to provide affordable housing dates to legal rulings in the 1970s. Towns that ignore the requirement become open to “builder’s remedy” lawsuits, which allow developers to ignore local zoning and land use regulations.
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A new 55+ community, “Princeton Senior Living”, is now open at 500 Thanet Circle in Princeton (map). At an opening reception on Wednesday, February 21, local elected officials, representatives of area non-profits, and members of the local community had a chance to tour the new apartment complex and meet with management, who shared details about how quickly the new units are being filled.
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Welcome to Princeton North, an area of convenience and walkable living in the heart of Princeton, NJ. Nestled amidst charming streets and a vibrant community, Princeton North stands out as one of the most sought-after neighborhoods for environmentally conscious residents who cherish a predominantly walkable lifestyle. In this exploration, we’ll dive deeper into why this neighborhood is the perfect blend of accessibility, amenities, and eco-friendly living.
Indulge your senses at Sakrid Coffee Roasters on Witherspoon Street. This neighborhood coffee shop
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Princeton University has signaled its intention to continue the expansion in the so-called ‘East Campus’ neighborhood near the Princeton Stadium. Based on a new ‘concept plan’ submitted to the Princeton municipal planning department, the University envisions a substantial new complex that will be called the ‘Quantum Institute’. The new Institute will be on Ivy Lane, between Fitzrandolph Road and Stadium Drive (map).
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A new year beckons, and what could 2024 bring for the town of Princeton? Let’s consider the possibilities…and read on to review how we did with our predictions for last year!
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At their pre-Thanksgiving meeting on November 21, Princeton Council approved the purchase of two new electric vehicles. In particular, these are electric buses, to provide service on the town’s free municipal jitney route. The purchase will allow the service to transition from diesel buses to a clean, all-electric alternative. Local taxpayers will also pay an incredibly low price for these buses, because the town secured an enormous grant contribution from the state to offset their cost.
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Princeton Council is set to consider a concept plan for a complete rebuild of Community Park South. The plan will be discussed in a work session at the Council meeting on Monday night, November 27, 2023. The concept is the preferred alternative of the Princeton Recreation Commission, which has been conducting a planning process since February. Community Park South is adjacent to Route 206, behind the Municipal Building at 400 Witherspoon Street (map). Princeton Council has intended to improve the park for many years. The current planning process involved meetings with local residents and stakeholders, and two public meetings. Seven concepts for a redesign of the park were considered, and of those, ‘Concept A’ was considered the best, although the Recreation Commission suggested that Council consider several additional questions.
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Earlier this year, David Keddie, founder of ‘Walkable Princeton’ founder was invited to join Mayor Mark Freda on Episode 42 of “The Princeton Podcast”. The regular recordings are a way for Mayor Freda to talk to different members of the community and hear from Princeton residents who “contribute their time and talent to our culturally diverse and historically rich community”. David and Mayor Freda had the chance to discuss many of the ideas that inform the ‘Walkable Princeton’ group, including Smart Growth, housing affordability, and environmental sustainability.
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Our semi-regular review of the apartment scene in Princeton is back! Read this review if you want to know how much you should expect to pay for an apartments in Princeton in September of 2023. We last looked at Princeton rental rates a year ago, in August 2022 (link to article), at which point a 1-bedroom apartment cost from about $2,200 / month upwards. How have things changed since then?
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