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Category Archives: Downtown Vibrancy
Revised Princeton Affordable Housing Plan Envisages Over 700 New Homes
The town of Princeton has released its new affordable housing plan (link here). The plan envisages over 700 new units of housing, which must be in development by 2025, to comply with state housing laws.
Posted in Affordability, Density, Downtown Vibrancy, how-to-add-density, planning, Princeton, Zoning
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Princeton Council Plans Study of Redevelopment of Seminary Lands On Stockton Street
Princeton Council looks set to authorize a study that could pave the way for redevelopment of up to 9.74 acres of land belonging to the Princeton Theological Seminary. Council Resolution 18-218, which is on the agenda for the Council meeting … Continue reading
Posted in Downtown Vibrancy, planning, Princeton, Real estate, Smart Growth, Zoning
Tagged Princeton, Redevelopment, smart growth
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Princeton Planning Board Approves 6-Unit Infill Apartment Project on Spring Street
The Princeton Planning Board recently approved a proposal to add three stories to the ‘Nelson Glass’ building at 45 Spring Street. The project promises to add 6 new apartments in a very walkable location at the heart of downtown Princeton. … Continue reading
Posted in architecture, Density, Downtown Vibrancy, People, planning, Princeton, Real estate, Smart Growth
Tagged adaptive re-use, infill, Princeton, smart growth
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Princeton University’s New Arts Complex: The View From The Outside (PHOTOS)
In 2012, Princeton University got approvals to construct a new ‘Arts and Transit’ complex on Alexander St at University Place. Extremely controversial at the time, the plan called for moving Princeton rail station approximately 400-ft south, converting the existing rail … Continue reading
Posted in architecture, Complete Streets, Downtown Vibrancy, Events, Placemaking, planning, Princeton
Tagged architecture, arts, Placemaking, Princeton, Princeton University
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‘Cargot Brasserie’ Opens At Former Princeton Rail Station (Photos! Menus!)
A new upscale restaurant opened today at the former Princeton ‘Dinky’ rail station. ‘Cargot Brasserie’ now occupies one of the buildings that made up the historic station, joining ‘The Dinky Bar and Grill’, which opened in the former passenger waiting … Continue reading
Here’s What Will Happen In Princeton in 2017.
With 2016 at an end, it’s time to look toward what the new year holds for walkable living and development in Princeton. Every year, we try to guess what will happen in the coming 12 months. Which of our guesses … Continue reading
Posted in Affordability, Community, Downtown Vibrancy, Placemaking, planning, Princeton, Sustainability, Zoning
Tagged planning, Princeton, restaurants, uber, Zoning
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The 2nd Walkable Holiday Quiz: Can You Name These NJ Downtowns?
Who said Jersey is one big sprawl? We have a ton of walkable towns – places where you can get to work, grab a beer, or hit some stores without getting in a car. Some of these towns are playgrounds for lovers … Continue reading
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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Angry Signs Protest Walkable Apartment Proposal at Princeton’s MacLean Street
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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