Category Archives: Placemaking
Proposed Redesign of Hinds Plaza Draws Skeptical Response From Princeton Council
A proposal to reimagine Hinds Plaza, the public square next to Princeton Public Library, got a cool response at the meeting of Princeton Council on October 28. Princeton engineer Deanna Stockton claimed that the redesign was needed, because the plaza … Continue reading
In Pictures: Concept Plan For $6.5 Million Nassau Street Sidewalk Redesign
On Monday, September 9, Princeton Council held a lengthy discussion about the future of Nassau Street. Consultants from ‘Arterial Street Design’ presented their concept plan about a proposed redesign of the sidewalks on Nassau Street. The project area focuses on … Continue reading
A Few Pics From Inside The Newly-Opened “Graduate Hotel” in Princeton
The “Graduate Hotel” is finally open. As reported last night at “Tap Into Princeton“, the long-anticipated new hotel quietly opened on Thursday, August 1. The Graduate Hotel is located at an ultra-walkable location in downtown Princeton (10 Chambers Street, map), … Continue reading
New “Triumph Brewing Company” Open At Last In Palmer Square In Princeton
The new Triumph Brewing Company opened this afternoon in Palmer Square in Princeton. The new bar occupies the old USPS branch, and the conversion has taken almost seven years. A crowd of happy customers quickly filled the space. *more photos … Continue reading
Neighborhood Objectors’ Court Case Against Mayor and Council of Princeton is “Dismissed With Prejudice”
A group of objectors who launched a court case to try to prevent a proposed redevelopment in Princeton have been dealt a setback by Mercer County Judge Robert Lougy. The objectors named the Mayor and Council of Princeton as targets … Continue reading
Inside the New “Floyd House” at Princeton Community Village
The last few years have seen several new apartment buildings rising in Princeton, but one that a lot of people may not have noticed is the new ‘Floyd House’ at Princeton Community Village. Located in the existing Sassafras Row neighborhood … Continue reading
Units Going Fast At New, 100%-Affordable Princeton Senior Living Complex
A new 55+ community, “Princeton Senior Living”, is now open at 500 Thanet Circle in Princeton (map). At an opening reception on Wednesday, February 21, local elected officials, representatives of area non-profits, and members of the local community had a … Continue reading
Princeton Council to Discuss Plan For Redesign of Community Park South
Princeton Council is set to consider a concept plan for a complete rebuild of Community Park South. The plan will be discussed in a work session at the Council meeting on Monday night, November 27, 2023. The concept is the … Continue reading
Charlottesville, VA is Making Big Changes To Promote Housing Affordability. Can Princeton Learn Anything?
Home to a prestigious university and a growing, diverse population, Charlottesville VA (population: 46,553) has many things in common with Princeton. But although there is much to appreciate in its walkable downtown, Charlottesville has also struggled in recent years with … Continue reading
More Details About Proposed ‘Sakrid Coffee’ Roastery and Coffee Shop on Witherspoon Street
Earlier this year, a report from the Princeton Zoning Officer noted that Sakrid Coffee was operating a coffee shop at 300 Witherspoon St, the old ‘Princeton Packet’ building (Report: “‘TigerLabs’ Relocating To Witherspoon Street“). At the time, it was not obvious … Continue reading
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