Category Archives: Affordability

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

Princeton Democratic Council Candidates Offer Contrasting Approaches to Zoning Reform

Posted on May 20, 2014 by walkableprinceton

It’s widely recognized that Princeton housing has become unaffordable to many people who work in town- but what are the solutions? At a recent forum for the three Democratic Party candidates fighting for the chance to take part in the … Continue reading →

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Princeton Needs At Least 900 Affordable Homes…But Where And How?

Posted on April 29, 2014 by walkableprinceton

The Witherspoon-Jackson Neighbors’ Association heard last Saturday from affordable housing advocates, as the issue of Princeton’s housing imbalance came up once more. Surprisingly, Princeton has a number of income-restricted homes available to buy, but there have been no takers! Homes in … Continue reading →

Posted in Affordability, Density, Princeton, Smart Growth, Zoning | Tagged affordability, planning, Princeton, Real estate | 1 Comment

Princeton Can Easily Gather More Money From The University…Here’s How.

Posted on April 23, 2014 by walkableprinceton

This week, we are awaiting the announcement of a new agreement detailing the amount of financial support that Princeton University will contribute to Princeton’s municipal finances. The amount of money that Princeton University gives the town is a regular source of discussion … Continue reading →

Posted in Affordability, People, Princeton, Smart Growth, Sustainability, Zoning | Tagged eisgruber, planning, Princeton, Princeton University, Zoning | Leave a comment

Forty-One Residents In Six Downtown Princeton Apartments? We’re Not Surprised.

Posted on March 21, 2014 by walkableprinceton

A recent fire at Princeton’s famous ‘House of Cupcakes’ on Witherspoon Street resulted in the evacuation of six nearby downtown apartments. Fortunately, there were no injuries to residents, although many commentators were surprised that the six apartments were home to … Continue reading →

Posted in Affordability, Density, Princeton, Smart Growth, Traffic, Zoning | Tagged Affordable housing, planning, Princeton, Zoning | 2 Comments

Could a ‘Village’ of ‘Tiny Houses’ Open The Door To Greater Affordability in Princeton?

Posted on March 10, 2014 by walkableprinceton

During the recent Princeton Environmental Film Festival, a documentary shed light on the ‘Tiny House’ movement, an ongoing trend for people to live in houses that are much smaller than usual. These homes, which are typically in the rage of … Continue reading →

Posted in Affordability, architecture, how-to-add-density, Real estate, Sustainability | Tagged Princeton, tiny house | 1 Comment

Walkable Princeton Celebrates 1st Birthday, Looks To Future

Posted on March 2, 2014 by walkableprinceton

Happy Birthday to us! Walkable Princeton has passed its first birthday. January 22, 2014 was the date when Walkable Princeton founder David Keddie published his original letter announcing “an advocacy group dedicated to calling for zoning reform that will allow … Continue reading →

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New 7-11 At Princeton’s West Coast Video: Good, Bad Or Ugly?

Posted on February 25, 2014 by walkableprinceton

Remember the ‘good old days’, when if you wanted to watch a movie at home, you had to go round to a store and rent out a book-sized ‘videotape’? It was pretty expensive and you had to pay extra if … Continue reading →

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Report: New Jersey Is Second-Worst State In The Country For Housing Cost

Posted on February 24, 2014 by walkableprinceton

Statistics released last week from the non-profit Center for Housing Policy reveal that New Jersey is the second-worst state in the USA for housing expense. 31% of New Jerseyans are facing a ‘severe cost burden’ in paying for their homes. … Continue reading →

Posted in Affordability, Local, Princeton, Real estate, Zoning | Tagged affordability, housing, New Jersey, Princeton, Real estate | 2 Comments

Just Off Route 206, Princeton University’s Merwick-Stanworth Housing Rises

Posted on February 17, 2014 by walkableprinceton

In addition to building a new roundabout and its ‘Arts and Transit’ complex, Princeton University has made major progress this winter with construction at its Merwick-Stanworth housing site.