Monthly Archives: June 2014

Downtown Princeton: Teresa Cafe Adding Outdoor Patio Area, To Open ‘July’.

Posted on June 30, 2014 by walkableprinceton

Teresa Cafe, in Palmer Square in downtown Princeton, is constructing a new outdoor patio seating area. The new dining space is expected to open some time in July.

Posted in Downtown Vibrancy, Princeton | Tagged al fresco, dining, Princeton, terra momo | 4 Comments

Street Art In…Princeton?

Posted on June 28, 2014 by walkableprinceton

For better or worse, in an urban environment, we are surrounded by graffiti, or ‘street art’ as it is known by aficionados. Many cities are known for it, but it’s not something we usually associate with Princeton is not one … Continue reading →

Posted in Princeton, Walking | Tagged graffiti, jane jacobs, Princeton, street art, Walkability | 2 Comments

Princeton U. Grad Students Issue Official Statement Demanding More Housing

Posted on June 26, 2014 by walkableprinceton

Princeton University’s Graduate Student Council (GSG) have released an official statement calling on University authorities to step up the provision of housing for post-graduate students. The statement, which was approved May 14, argues that every graduate student affiliated with the … Continue reading →

Posted in Affordability, Community, Downtown Vibrancy, planning, Princeton, Real estate, Smart Growth, Zoning | Tagged grad school, Princeton, Princeton University, rentals, student politics | 3 Comments

Princeton Planning Board Approves Mixed-Use 255 Nassau Street Plan

Posted on June 6, 2014 by walkableprinceton

The Princeton Planning Board voted last night to approve a mixed-use redevelopment at 255 Nassau Street, in Princeton’s East Nassau Street neighborhood.

Posted in Affordability, architecture, Density, Downtown Vibrancy, planning, Princeton, Real estate, Smart Growth, The Parking Question, Traffic, Zoning | Tagged planning, Princeton, Princeton University, smart growth, Walkability | 1 Comment

‘Bus Rapid Transit’ Plan Advances In Bergen County, NJ

Posted on June 5, 2014 by walkableprinceton

An updated scheme for what is being called ‘Bus Rapid Transit’ has been put forward for Bergen County, NJ. The plan, developed by engineering and design firm Parsons Brinckerhoff in association with NJ Transit and local agencies, envisages five routes in the area … Continue reading →

Posted in Alternative Transportation, Local, planning, Traffic | Tagged BRT, Bus Rapid Transit, New Jersey, nj transit, traffic, Transit | Leave a comment

Jersey’s “Star-Ledger” Picks Up On Demand For Walkable Living

Posted on June 2, 2014 by walkableprinceton

New Jersey may be known as one of American’s original suburbs- but in recent years, walkable urban places have eclipsed car-dependent suburbia for many potential homeowners. Although sites like ‘NJ Future‘ and ‘Walkable Princeton’ have focused on the benefits of compact walkable living, … Continue reading →