Category Archives: Local

World Trade Center PATH Station Is Amazing And Worth The Money

Posted on November 15, 2016 by walkableprinceton

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 →

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Latest Mercer County Affordable Housing Estimates: West Windsor Set for 1,000 New Units?

Posted on December 4, 2015 by walkableprinceton

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 →

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Coach USA Service Between Princeton And New Brunswick: Could Do Better

Posted on October 14, 2015 by walkableprinceton

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 →

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Porous Pavement In Doylestown

Posted on July 22, 2015 by walkableprinceton

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 →

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New NJ Gas Pipelines Should Serve As Walk-Bike Trails

Posted on June 24, 2015 by walkableprinceton

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 →

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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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Princeton-Area Municipalities Face Scramble To Prove Affordable Housing Compliance

Posted on March 10, 2015 by walkableprinceton

In a historic ruling today, the New Jersey Supreme Court gave a unanimous judgement that the State’s key affordable housing task force, the Council on Affordable Housing, has become dysfunctional and is no longer fit for its purpose. The Supreme … 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.

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Franklin Park Named On List Of “Most Affordable NJ Towns”

Posted on February 2, 2015 by walkableprinceton

Last week NJ.com published a list of ‘most affordable’ places to live in New Jersey. The list included 10 towns that had the most affordable property, taking into account mortgage payments and property taxes as a proportion of household income. Only … Continue reading →

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A Walkable Community At Hopewell’s Scotch Road Offers Many Advantages

Posted on January 20, 2015 by walkableprinceton

In December, the Planning Board of Hopewell Township put off making a decision about a proposed amendment to the community Masterplan that would permit extensive development of the area on either side of Scotch Road, between I-95 and CR-546. The … Continue reading →

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