Category Archives: Downtown Vibrancy

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

Posted on February 15, 2016 by walkableprinceton

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 Businesses Could Benefit From A Downtown ‘Visitor Center’

Posted on December 17, 2015 by walkableprinceton

This weekend, merchants on downtown Princeton’s Chambers Street held their first ‘Chambers Street Holiday Stroll‘, to try to tempt shoppers along one of the town’s lesser-travelled commercial areas. As one business owner said, “When asked what is undiscovered about Chambers … 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 walkableprinceton

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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‘La Lupita’ Grocery Market Hosts Grand Reopening of New Store

Posted on August 24, 2015 by walkableprinceton

Princeton saw a new, improved option for neighborhood shopping yesterday, as ‘La Lupita’ grocery store hosted a ‘grand reopening’ of their new store at Leigh Avenue and John Street. La Lupita has been a stalwart in the Witherspoon-John neighborhood for … Continue reading →

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Aurelio’s Cocina Latina, Open Now On Leigh Avenue

Posted on July 17, 2015 by walkableprinceton

If you’re wondering what happened to the old Cafe 44 space, after the popular bruncherie moved across the street to 41 Leigh Avenue in December, here’s your answer. The space has been renovated and reopened as Aurelio’s Cocina Latina. Serving … Continue reading →

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Fifteen Central Jersey Walkable Places Near Princeton

Posted on June 3, 2015 by walkableprinceton

Looking for a walkable place to live near Princeton? Terrified about getting trapped in the notorious Jersey sprawl? You’ve come to the right place. Here are fifteen places, near Princeton, where you can easily walk to stores and restaurants. No … Continue reading →

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Whole Earth Center Hits 45th Anniversary – Showing Localism Can Win!

Posted on April 22, 2015 by walkableprinceton

Last Saturday, ‘Whole Earth Center’ on Nassau Street celebrated its 45th anniversary with a party and a sale (see photo above). The Whole Earth Center has been in the Princeton community since 1970, when its arrival was marked by a … Continue reading →

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Princeton’s Most Walkable Neighborhoods

Posted on April 14, 2015 by walkableprinceton

Princeton is known as a walkable town, but the ease with which residents can walk to amenities varies greatly between different neighborhoods. A new map of walkability from walkscore.com allows us to easily see which neighborhoods are most walkable. The walkscore.com … Continue reading →

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TBT: When Princeton Nearly Said “No” To Michael Graves

Posted on March 19, 2015 by walkableprinceton

This week has seen many tributes to local architect Michael Graves, who died last Thursday at the age of 80. An internationally recognized force in the post-modern architectural movement, Graves was a true legend. The local media are full of … Continue reading →

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Can A Restaurant Near Princeton Exist Without A Parking Lot?

Posted on February 10, 2015 by walkableprinceton

If you’re ever in Hopewell Borough, a few miles outside of Princeton, you might happen upon this little neighborhood gem- Sweetgrass Restaurant, which opened last year at 9 East Broad Street.