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Category Archives: Affordability
Princeton U. Grad Students Issue Official Statement Demanding More Housing
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
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Princeton Planning Board Approves Mixed-Use 255 Nassau Street Plan
The Princeton Planning Board voted last night to approve a mixed-use redevelopment at 255 Nassau Street, in Princeton’s East Nassau Street neighborhood.
Princeton Democratic Council Candidates Offer Contrasting Approaches to Zoning Reform
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
Posted in Affordability, People, planning, Princeton, Smart Growth, Sustainability, Traffic, Zoning
Tagged democratic primary, planning, Princeton, smart growth
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Princeton Needs At Least 900 Affordable Homes…But Where And How?
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
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Princeton Can Easily Gather More Money From The University…Here’s How.
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
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Forty-One Residents In Six Downtown Princeton Apartments? We’re Not Surprised.
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
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Could a ‘Village’ of ‘Tiny Houses’ Open The Door To Greater Affordability in Princeton?
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
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Walkable Princeton Celebrates 1st Birthday, Looks To Future
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
New 7-11 At Princeton’s West Coast Video: Good, Bad Or Ugly?
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
Report: New Jersey Is Second-Worst State In The Country For Housing Cost
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
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Tagged affordability, housing, New Jersey, Princeton, Real estate
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