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Category Archives: Community
‘Little Free Libraries’ Come To Princeton
Are you familiar with the ‘Little Free Library’ Movement? It’s a way for neighbors to share books- something which might seem like a good idea in a brainy town like Princeton. And indeed- Little Free Libraries are now springing up … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Local, Placemaking, Princeton, Walking
Tagged community, little free library, Princeton, Walking
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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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Walkable Princeton On TV!
‘Walkable Princeton’ has made it to the small screen on the “Reed and Ponder” show on Princeton Community Television! David Keddie, founder of Walkable Princeton, was interviewed by Ingrid Reed and Michele Tuck-Ponder as part of their regular show focusing on … Continue reading
Trenton Unveils Pretty Cool New Community Planning Website
The City of Trenton has unveiled an impressive website aimed at getting the input of residents into the latest update of the municipal Masterplan. Why would a broke city spend money on a fancy website about a mundane municipal matter- … Continue reading
Ten Things To Look For In Princeton In 2014
Happy New Year! And what does the new year hold?? Will this be the year when affordability, environmentally- and fiscally-sustainable compact development, and alternative transportation get prioritized in Princeton? Here are ten things that we think are likely to shake … Continue reading
Posted in Affordability, Alternative Transportation, Biking, Community, Complete Streets, Density, Downtown Vibrancy, Local, People, Placemaking, Princeton, Smart Growth, Sustainability, Traffic, Transit, Zoning
Tagged Institute for Advanced Study, New Jersey, Princeton, Princeton University
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Princeton PhD Students Let Down By University, Town Housing Policies
Princeton University is planning to demolish graduate student housing at their Butler Apartments site on S Harrison Street, but not everybody thinks it’s a good idea. Writing in ‘The Daily Princetonian’, University Professor Anthony Grafton expressed disappointment that the University … Continue reading
Posted in Affordability, Community, Density, People, Princeton, Smart Growth, Zoning
Tagged Daily Princetonian, Graduate School, Princeton, Princeton University
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Six Princeton Things We’re Thankful For This Holiday.
Living in Princeton gives us so much to be thankful for every day, with our history, walkable downtown and eclectic neighbors. We’re thankful for our friends. We’re thankful for our family. And this holiday, here are six things, all of … Continue reading
Posted in Affordability, Alternative Transportation, Biking, Community, Downtown Vibrancy, Events, People, Placemaking, Princeton, Real estate, Smart Growth, Trails, Transit, Zoning
Tagged Affordable housing, New Jersey Supreme Court, Palmer Square, Princeton, Princeton University, Walkability
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OnePrinceton: How Walkable Businesses Are Supporting Princeton Non-Profits
Live Local. Work Local. Shop Local. These are key principles of Walkable Princeton. And here is a way you can help local businesses and non-profits and it will cost you absolutely nothing: It’s called OnePrinceton. It’s like a regular debit … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Downtown Vibrancy, Princeton
Tagged Debit card, Heartland Payment Systems, OnePrinceton
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Princeton Bike Ride With Mayor Lempert And PBAC A Huge Success!
Last Sunday, a group of around 40 cyclists gathered at Community Park South for an extraordinarily pleasant cycle trip through the parks and green spaces of Princeton. The ride was the idea of Princeton Mayor Liz Lempert, and co-organized with … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Transportation, Biking, Community, Events, People, Princeton, Trails
Tagged Bicycle, Cycling, Mountain Lakes House, Princeton
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Join In For ‘The Mayor’s Bike Ride’! This Sunday, 1 p.m., Community Park South!
This Sunday, October 27, there is going to be a group cycle ride around Princeton! The ride, organized by Princeton Joint Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee is intended to be a fun opportunity for residents who enjoy two-wheeled transportation to … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Transportation, Biking, Community, People, Princeton, Trails
Tagged Bicycle, Cycling, Princeton, Sustainable transport
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