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Category Archives: planning
First Look: Inclusionary Apartment Proposal at 245-247 Nassau Street
The site next to “Jay’s Cycles” at 245-247 Nassau Street (map) could be the location of the next major redevelopment in Princeton. An application to construct 95 new apartments has advanced to staff review, and could come before the Planning … Continue reading
Posted in Affordability, Density, Downtown Vibrancy, planning, Princeton, Zoning
Tagged Affordable housing, planning, Princeton, smart growth
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Princeton Council Cutting Back on Planned North Harrison Street Safety Improvements, But Mayor Freda Urges Further Cuts
At the August 10 meeting of Princeton Council, the town’s elected officials got involved in a heated discussion over what had appeared to be a mundane resolution about a grant application to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. It became … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Transportation, Biking, Complete Streets, planning, Princeton, Traffic
Tagged Complete streets, Cycling, planning, Princeton
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Mercer County Planners Discuss New Transportation Plan in Princeton
Mercer County planning staff who are helping to rewrite the County Master Plan came to Princeton on Saturday for a public outreach event about transportation. The ‘Mercer In Motion‘ program aims to “provide guidance to the County for a long-term … Continue reading
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Tagged Complete streets, planning, Princeton, smart growth
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Princeton Planning Board Approves Inclusionary Townhouse Development at Thanet Circle
An application by Toll Brothers to build 85 new homes at 29 Thanet Circle (map) was approved by the Princeton Planning Board on Thursday, June 4. The new homes will be built as ‘stacked townhomes’, to be sold to their … Continue reading
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Tagged Affordable housing, planning, Princeton
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Spruce Street Objectors Take Aim At Another Component of Princeton’s Affordable Housing Plan
In February and March of this year, the Princeton Planning Board and Council approved ordinances to ensure that the town could meet the requirements of its Fourth Round Fair Housing Plan. The Fourth Round plan is required to meet state … Continue reading
Posted in Affordability, architecture, Density, planning, Smart Growth, Zoning
Tagged Affordable housing, planning, Princeton, Walkability
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Construction Begins on Princeton’s Newest Walkable Apartment Building, “The Fitzgerald”
A new 19-unit apartment building has broken ground at the intersection of North Tulane Street and Wiggins Street in Princeton (map). The building, which will be called ‘The Fitzgerald‘ will adjoin the old ‘HiTops’ building, which faces onto Wiggins Street. … Continue reading
Posted in Affordability, architecture, Density, Downtown Vibrancy, planning, Princeton, Real estate, Sustainability, Zoning
Tagged Affordable housing, Princeton, smart growth
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Studio Hillier Among Winners of Design Contest for Nassau Street Information Kiosk Replacement
On Monday night, Princeton Council will discuss the winners of the design contest that was launched last year to identify potential replacements for the information kiosk on Nassau Street. (Report: “American Institute of Architects Launching Design Competition to Upgrade Princeton … Continue reading
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Mercer County Planners Hosting Outreach Meeting Wednesday Night to Get Public Input About Transportation and Mobility
Mercer County is updating the Mobility Element of the County Master Plan. As part of the effort, County planning staff are holding an outreach session by Zoom this Wednesday evening, to give members of the public a chance to provide … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Transportation, Biking, Complete Streets, planning, Walking
Tagged Complete streets, Cycling, New Jersey, planning, Walkability
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Survey Shows Many Parents Think Princeton Roads are Too Dangerous for Kids to Walk or Cycle to School
Last year, the Princeton Parent Teacher Organization Council (PTOC) launched ‘Walk and Wheel Wednesdays’, to try to encourage more families to leave the car behind when bringing their kids to school (Report: First Princeton “Walk & Wheel Wednesday” Happening This Week!). … Continue reading
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Tagged Complete streets, Cycling, Princeton, Transit, Walkability
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Ten Things That Will Happen In Princeton In 2026!!
It’s time for the annual ‘Walkable Princeton’ predictions for the year ahead, continuing a tradition that started in 2014! Check them out and then read on to find out how many of our predictions for 2025 came true!
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