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Category Archives: architecture
New Guide To Princeton Published With Five Walking Tours
Weekend visitors to Princeton (and even long-time residents!) will want to grab a copy of a new guide, ‘Discovering Princeton’, which has just been published. The book, by local authors Wiebke Martens and Jennifer Jang, presents a wealth of beautiful photos … Continue reading
Posted in architecture, Beautiful Walkable Princeton, People, Princeton, Walking
Tagged architecture, Princeton, Walking
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A Walk Around ‘The Yard’ At Rutgers-New Brunswick
Earlier this semester, Rutgers University opened a significant new addition. ‘The Yard‘ replaced a parking lot at Hamilton St and College Ave in New Brunswick. Imagined as a ‘front porch’ for the campus, the project features a mixture of stores and … Continue reading
Posted in architecture, Density, Downtown Vibrancy, Local, Placemaking, Smart Growth
Tagged device, jersey, mixed-use, New Brunswick, rutgers, smart growth
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‘Mill Hill Holiday House Tour’ Celebrates Diverse, Affordable, Historic Trenton Neighborhood
Last weekend was the Mill Hill Holiday House Tour. Now in its 50th year, the event allows members of the public into the homes of Mill Hill residents, offering a view of one of Trenton’s most interesting neighborhoods.
Posted in Affordability, architecture, Events, Local, Placemaking, Real estate, Transit
Tagged affordability, architecture, historic preservation, Trenton
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A Walk Around Princeton University’s New Merwick-Stanworth Site
Princeton University’s big redevelopment of the Merwick-Stanworth site is now almost complete. The construction, which is located on the east side of Bayard Lane (Route 206) between Leigh Avenue and the Princeton YMCA site, broke ground in late 2013. A … Continue reading
Posted in Affordability, architecture, Density, Placemaking, planning, Princeton
Tagged Affordable housing, architecture, planning, Princeton
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World Trade Center PATH Station Is Amazing And Worth The Money
A couple of weeks ago, I finally got the chance to visit the new World Trade Center PATH station in New York, which its spectacular ‘Oculus’ hall. The station is absolutely amazing, and a fitting addition to the world’s greatest … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Transportation, architecture, Local, Placemaking, planning, Transit
Tagged calatrava, oculus, Transit, world trade center
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Revisiting The First Princeton Jane Jacobs Walk
On Saturday, the first Princeton ‘Jane Jacobs Walk’ took place, honoring what would have been the 100th birthday of the famed urbanist. I’ve never been on a Jane’s Walk before, so it was a whole new thing. But it was … Continue reading
Posted in architecture, Community, People, Placemaking, planning, Princeton, Real estate, Walking
Tagged jane jacobs, Princeton
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Take The Michael Graves Walking Tour Of Princeton
March 12 will mark the anniversary of the death of the internationally-famous Princeton architect and designer, Michael Graves. One of the key figures in post-modernist architecture, Graves made his home in Princeton from 1964 till his death in 2015. Just before … Continue reading
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Tagged architecture, michael graves, post-modernism, Princeton, Walking
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Princeton Council Should Strike The Right Balance On Witherspoon Street
Princeton’s Council members indicated earlier this month that they will create a new historic district in the Witherspoon-Jackson neighborhood. The measure drew significant support, particularly from members of the African-American community, who have historically made up the largest share of residents. … Continue reading
Apartment Conversion Of MacLean Street Masonic Hall Approved After Marathon Meeting
Princeton’s Zoning Board of Adjustment has approved required variances for a planned conversion of the old Masonic Hall on MacLean Street. The building will now be converted to ten apartments, including a mix of studios and one- and two-bed units. The … Continue reading
Princeton To Hold Hearing On Proposed Walkable MacLean Street Apartments
This Wednesday, January 27, Wednesday, February 17 the Princeton Zoning Board will have a hearing on a proposal to bring 10 new apartments to the old Masonic Hall at John Street and MacLean Street. The new apartments would potentially allow … Continue reading
