Category Archives: Local

Historic Princeton Nursery Warehouses Face Demolition After South Brunswick Shoots Down Redevelopment Propsosal

Posted on May 2, 2019 by walkableprinceton

In Kingston NJ, just across Carnegie Lake from Princeton, the ‘Mapleton Preserve‘ offers open space and a chance to connect to nature. The site was formerly part of the largest commercial nursery in the USA, ‘Princeton Nurseries‘. After its closure … Continue reading →

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Rutgers University Dedicates “Paul Robeson Plaza” in New Brunswick, NJ

Posted on April 12, 2019 by walkableprinceton

Rutgers University today dedicated a new plaza in downtown New Brunswick in honor of Paul Robeson. The famed former Princeton resident graduated from Rutgers as class valedictorian 100 years ago, in 1919. He became internationally famous as a singer, actor, … Continue reading →

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Report: ‘Whole Foods Market’ Coming To Route 206 By Princeton Airport

Posted on December 12, 2018 by walkableprinceton

According to a report by Sophie Nieto-Munoz at NJ Advance Media, Whole Foods Market is planning to open a new supermarket in Montgomery Township, less than a mile from the Princeton town line. The site (click here for map) is … Continue reading →

Posted in Local, planning, Princeton, Real estate | Tagged montgomery township, whole foods | 1 Comment

Report: Avalon Bay To Build 800-Unit Development At Princeton Junction

Posted on May 25, 2018 by walkableprinceton

800 new homes. 37,000 sq ft of commercial development. This is what West Windsor Mayor Hemant Marathe has agreed to build next to Princeton Junction Station. News of the new developer agreement was released by Diccon Hyatt at US-1 newspaper. … Continue reading →

Posted in Density, Local, planning | Tagged New Jersey, Princeton, TOD, trains, transit oriented development, West Windsor | Leave a comment

Princeton Council Secretly Planning For 3,000+ New Homes

Posted on April 12, 2018 by walkableprinceton

Mercer County Judge Mary Jacobson ruled last month that Princeton has added far too few affordable homes. To meet state affordable housing requirements, Princeton Council is now secretly developing plans for around 3,000 new homes, a radical increase in development … Continue reading →

Posted in Affordability, Density, Local, People, Placemaking, planning, Smart Growth, Zoning | Tagged Affordable housing, planning, Princeton | Leave a comment

Bus Rapid Transit Comes To US-1 But Not (Yet) In Princeton

Posted on September 22, 2017 by walkableprinceton

New Jersey Department of Transport (NJDOT) recently allowed cars to drive on shoulder lanes on part of US-1, a key highway in Central New Jersey which runs past Princeton and connects local towns like West Windsor, Plainsboro and South Brunswick. … Continue reading →

Posted in Alternative Transportation, Complete Streets, Density, Local, planning, Princeton, Traffic, Transit | Tagged BRT, Princeton, Redevelopment, Transit, US-1 | Leave a comment

Report: US-1 To Be Widened By Princeton

Posted on June 21, 2017 by walkableprinceton

If you’re able to get a copy of ‘US-1 newspaper’ from your local newsstand (the June 21 edition), go to page 27. Diccon Hyatt has what looks like an important story about a plan from New Jersey Department of Transportation … Continue reading →

Posted in Biking, Complete Streets, Local, planning, Traffic, Walking | Tagged Complete streets, Princeton, traffic | 1 Comment

The 2nd Walkable Holiday Quiz: Can You Name These NJ Downtowns?

Posted on December 23, 2016 by walkableprinceton

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 →

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

Posted on December 12, 2016 by walkableprinceton

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 | Leave a comment

‘Mill Hill Holiday House Tour’ Celebrates Diverse, Affordable, Historic Trenton Neighborhood

Posted on December 9, 2016 by walkableprinceton

Last weekend was the Mill Hill Holiday House Tour. Now in its 50th year, the event allows members of the public into the homes of Mill Hill residents, offering a view of one of Trenton’s most interesting neighborhoods.