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Category Archives: Local
Report: US-1 To Be Widened By Princeton
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
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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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‘Mill Hill Holiday House Tour’ Celebrates Diverse, Affordable, Historic Trenton Neighborhood
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.
Posted in Affordability, architecture, Events, Local, Placemaking, Real estate, Transit
Tagged affordability, architecture, historic preservation, Trenton
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World Trade Center PATH Station Is Amazing And Worth The Money
A couple of weeks ago, I finally got the chance to visit the new World Trade Center PATH station in New York, which its spectacular ‘Oculus’ hall. The station is absolutely amazing, and a fitting addition to the world’s greatest … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Transportation, architecture, Local, Placemaking, planning, Transit
Tagged calatrava, oculus, Transit, world trade center
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Latest Mercer County Affordable Housing Estimates: West Windsor Set for 1,000 New Units?
Last week, Princeton Council and Planning Board discussed a new municipal housing plan to comply with state affordable housing requirements. By take advantage of a new analysis by Richard Reading for Mercer County Courts, Princeton has been able to make … Continue reading
Posted in Affordability, Local, People, planning
Tagged Affordable housing, coah, planning, Princeton
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Coach USA Service Between Princeton And New Brunswick: Could Do Better
Princeton and New Brunswick are two anchors of the Central Jersey tech corridor. Both towns are substantial employment centers, and are connected by a chain of residential communities and shopping areas. It should be possible to run an efficient transit service … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Transportation, Local, Princeton, Transit
Tagged Bus, New Brunswick, Princeton, Transit
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Porous Pavement In Doylestown
Here’s something interesting spotted on a recent visit to Doylestown, PA: it’s a parking lot with porous pavement. As seen in the photo above, the area where cars are parked is made up of a type of asphalt that allows … Continue reading
Posted in Local, Sustainability, The Parking Question
Tagged Parking, sustainability
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New NJ Gas Pipelines Should Serve As Walk-Bike Trails
Gas pipelines are big news in New Jersey right now, around Princeton, and in surounding communities. Apparently stimulated by a glut of fracked gas from western Pennsylvania, various companies are rushing to find new ways to bring their product to … Continue reading
Fifteen Central Jersey Walkable Places Near Princeton
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
Posted in Alternative Transportation, Downtown Vibrancy, Local
Tagged New Jersey, Walkability
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