Category Archives: Density

Robbinsville Expanding Walkable ‘Town Center’ Development With New Apartments

Posted on May 19, 2014 by walkableprinceton

Robbinsville, NJ has approved a new 64-unit apartment complex to add to its ‘Town Center’ development.

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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 →

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The ‘New York Times’ Doubles Down On Walkable Suburban Places

Posted on April 21, 2014 by walkableprinceton

The ‘New York Times’ has picked up on the growing demand for walkable paces with a pair of articles in less than a week. The first, ‘Suburbs Try to Prevent an Exodus as Young Adults Move to Cities and Stay‘, discusses the … Continue reading →

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Princeton’s 2014 Democratic Party Candidates Discuss Walkable Living

Posted on March 26, 2014 by walkableprinceton

Princeton is scheduled to elect two Council members this November. The Princeton Community Democratic Organization will meet Sunday March 30 to endorse candidates ahead of their Primary in June. We got in touch with the Democratic Party candidates ahead of this key … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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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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.

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Princeton Taxpayers Face The Burden Of Caring For Our Aging ‘Burbs

Posted on February 11, 2014 by walkableprinceton

Many of us know what it’s like to care for an elderly relative. It takes a lot of time, commitment, and often a lot of money too. Princeton’s taxpayers are now facing another concern: the burden of caring for aging … Continue reading →

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Most Of Princeton Is Pretty Much Fine With The AvalonBay Redevelopment

Posted on February 7, 2014 by walkableprinceton

Princeton municipal officials are poised to spin through the doors of the Mercer Superior Court in Trenton once again as a new set of local residents petitions against the decision to build apartments on the old Princeton Hospital site. Tens … Continue reading →

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Lot Subdivision Part 2: The Future Of Princeton North

Posted on January 30, 2014 by walkableprinceton

Many houses in the area formally known as ‘Princeton North‘ were built in the 1950s and 1960s. Compared to homes that are built today, they might be considered quite small and basic, but when they were built they answered a … Continue reading →

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