Category Archives: Density

Princeton Must Build Thousands Of New Homes. Where Can They Go?

Posted on June 9, 2017 by

The town of Princeton announced at the end of April that it will settle a court case about how much affordable housing the town will add through 2025. Six weeks on, the terms of the settlement are still shrouded in … Continue reading →

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A Walk Around ‘The Yard’ At Rutgers-New Brunswick

Posted on December 12, 2016 by

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 →

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A Walk Around Princeton University’s New Merwick-Stanworth Site

Posted on November 21, 2016 by

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 →

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Bayard Lane Duplex Plan Torpedoed Amid Neighborhood Protest

Posted on February 25, 2016 by

A plan to construct three duplexes off Route 206 near Birch Avenue was withdrawn after a hearing at Princeton’s Zoning Board on Wednesday night. The proposal from West Windsor Real Estate was for six private residences arranged as three duplexes, … Continue reading →

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Apartment Conversion Of MacLean Street Masonic Hall Approved After Marathon Meeting

Posted on February 18, 2016 by

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 →

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Angry Signs Protest Walkable Apartment Proposal at Princeton’s MacLean Street

Posted on February 15, 2016 by

In January, Princeton’s Zoning Board of Adjustment was scheduled to rule on whether a proposal to convert the old Masonic Hall at John and MacLean St into apartments could go ahead. The hearing was postponed, and is now set to … Continue reading →

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Princeton Named “USA’s Best Small City”. But Is It Really A City?

Posted on November 5, 2015 by

Princeton was named ‘Best Small City’ in an online survey this week, following on from another recent analysis that named it ‘Best College Town To Live In’. Although these online polls shouldn’t be taken too seriously, it’s great to have … Continue reading →

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