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Category Archives: planning
A “Residential Street” Concept Plan for Wiggins Street in Princeton
Consultants hired by the town of Princeton have begun work on a ‘Corridor Study’ of Paul Robeson Place, Wiggins Street and Hamilton Avenue between Route 206 and North Harrison Street. The study aims to “examine traffic, safety, and mobility issues … Continue reading
Defeating Racism In Princeton Means Supporting More Affordable Housing
Last week, hundreds of Princeton residents gathered in Palmer Square to protest a planned demonstration by a group with ties to white supremacy. The counter-protests showed, in the words of Mayor Liz Lempert, that “Hatred has no home in Princeton”. … Continue reading
Posted in Affordability, Community, planning, Princeton
Tagged Affordable housing, Princeton
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Expand Shuttle Bus Service To Ease Princeton Parking Crunch
Princeton Council’s recent effort to modernize street parking in town is getting a lot of pushback from local merchants. Some business owners believe that the increased rates for street parking discourage people from visiting their stores, and they are planning … Continue reading
Ten Predictions for Princeton in 2019!
It’s time for our annual attempt to guess what will happen in Princeton in the coming year! How many of these predictions do you think are likely? Read on, and don’t forget to check the end, where we review how … Continue reading
Report: ‘Whole Foods Market’ Coming To Route 206 By Princeton Airport
According to a report by Sophie Nieto-Munoz at NJ Advance Media, Whole Foods Market is planning to open a new supermarket in Montgomery Township, less than a mile from the Princeton town line. The site (click here for map) is … Continue reading
Princeton Should Make Public Participation In Planning Much Easier
On Tuesday night, Princeton Council is having a special public meeting to set priorities for 2019. This meeting focuses on ‘User Friendly Government’, and while it’s not entirely clear what this means, it is certainly true that the town could … Continue reading
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How Walkable Are West Windsor’s Proposed New Housing Developments?
Last month, West Windsor Township, NJ announced its proposed affordable housing settlement. The settlement explains how the town plans to provide its ‘fair share’ of affordable housing, as is required by state law. Every other town in Mercer County, with … Continue reading
Posted in Affordability, Placemaking, planning, Real estate, Smart Growth, Transit
Tagged Affordable housing, mount laurel, New Jersey, Princeton Junction, smart growth, Walkability, West Windsor
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Gov. Murphy Proposal To Desegregate NJ Schools Poses Questions About Princeton School Bond
Princeton Board of Education meets tonight (9.4.18*) to consider whether to place a $130 million bond before voters for a November referendum. The $130 million is intended to expand local schools to provide capacity for anticipated growth in student numbers. … Continue reading
Posted in planning, Princeton, Zoning
Tagged civil rights, desegregation, integration, magnet schools, minority rights, Princeton, school choice, schools
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Princeton Council Dedicates Franklin Avenue Affordable Housing Site As Interim Parking Lot
Princeton Council focused on parking once again at their Monday night meeting, and decided to expand the range of parking options in town by at least 150 spaces. Specifically, Council decided to start charging for parking at the Franklin Avenue … Continue reading
Posted in planning, Princeton, Smart Growth, The Parking Question
Tagged Affordable housing, Parking, Princeton
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Can Princeton’s Housing Plan Deliver The Town’s “Fair Share” Of Affordable Homes? Six Reasons Why It Might Not…
After a lengthy court battle last year, a top Mercer County judge told the town of Princeton that it needs to build at least 753 new affordable homes by 2025. In response, the town has put together a housing plan, … Continue reading
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Tagged Affordable housing, mount laurel, planning, Princeton
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