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Revisiting The First Princeton Jane Jacobs Walk
On Saturday, the first Princeton ‘Jane Jacobs Walk’ took place, honoring what would have been the 100th birthday of the famed urbanist. I’ve never been on a Jane’s Walk before, so it was a whole new thing. But it was … Continue reading
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First Princeton ‘Jane Jacobs Walk’ Is This Saturday, May 7!
This Saturday, May 7, the Walkable Princeton team will be leading the first-ever Princeton ‘Jane Jacobs Walk’! The short walk is an opportunity for people who love our town to explore some of the things that make it great, such … Continue reading
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The Sights And The Scenery Of The Upcoming Princeton ‘Jane Jacobs Walk’
On Saturday, May 7, the Walkable Princeton team will be leading the first-ever Princeton ‘Jane Jacobs Walk! The even commemorates the 100th anniversary of the birth of the legendary urban advocate. It’s not so much a tour as a ‘walking … Continue reading
Posted in Complete Streets, Events, People, Placemaking, planning, Princeton, Sustainability
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The Jane Jacobs Approach To Exploring Princeton
May 7 will mark the first Princeton ‘Jane Jacobs Walk’. Starting at Small World East (244 Nassau Street), we will be exploring Princeton’s East Nassau neighborhood. The tradition of the Jane Jacobs Walk began in Toronto, Canada, where Jane moved in … Continue reading
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Tagged jane jacobs, planning, Princeton, traffic, urban renewal
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Princeton Council Should Strike The Right Balance On Witherspoon Street
Princeton’s Council members indicated earlier this month that they will create a new historic district in the Witherspoon-Jackson neighborhood. The measure drew significant support, particularly from members of the African-American community, who have historically made up the largest share of residents. … Continue reading
Princeton University Issues Update On Goals Of Campus Plan
Last week, Princeton University released the first major update on the findings of its 2026 Campus Planning Exercise. The last Campus Plan led to a huge amount of development around the University grounds, including some highly-controversial projects such as the … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Transportation, Community, Placemaking, planning, Princeton, Sustainability, The Parking Question, Transit
Tagged campus, planning, Princeton, Transit
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New Guide Offers Architectural Walking Tours Of Princeton U., Seminary, Institute of Advanced Study.
One of the great pleasures of living in Princeton, or visiting the town, is the ability to stroll, for free, around the beautiful campus of Princeton University. But if you didn’t study there (and maybe even if you did!), it’s hard … Continue reading
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Tagged architecture, planning, Princeton University, Walking
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New ‘Little Free Libraries’ Appear In Littlebrook Neighborhood
A new ‘Little Free Library’ has been dedicated on Snowden Lane in Princeton. Little Free Libraries are community book exchanges where local neighbors can share books. No membership is required, and people are free to take or drop off books as they … Continue reading
The Legacy Of Princeton University’s 2016 Campus Plan
In 2015, Princeton University is making a new Campus Plan, a process that will be of tremendous importance for shaping the future built environment around town. But what about the ‘Campus 2016‘ plan, which has guided University development since 2005? What have … Continue reading
Princeton Council To Resolve Fate Of Lytle House Tonight
Princeton Council are scheduled tonight to approve a plan to knock down the historic house at 31 Lytle Street. The house was acquired by a developer, with plans to demolish and build townhouses. Princeton Council instead aimed to turn the lot … Continue reading
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Tagged Affordable housing, historic preservation, Princeton
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