Category Archives: planning

How Big Is Princeton? And Where Is It Anyway?

Posted on November 11, 2014 by walkableprinceton

OK, here’s a question: how many people live in Princeton? Easy- right? Well, not really…

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Princeton U. Launches Website To Get Feedback On Forward Strategic Plan

Posted on November 10, 2014 by walkableprinceton

Princeton University impacts our town more than any other institution, and in 2015, the University is seeking to create a new strategic plan to organize the next chapter in its history. The University has just set up a new website … Continue reading →

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West Windsor And Mercer County Deserve A Real ‘Complete Street’ On Cranbury Road

Posted on November 7, 2014 by walkableprinceton

West Windsor Township has been having a big public discussion recently about improving Cranbury Road, which is Mercer County Road 615. This discussion has been brought about by a brave and organized bunch of local residents, who are determined to … Continue reading →

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Princeton Council Members Miller And Simon Speak Out Against Sidewalks And Bike Lanes

Posted on November 4, 2014 by walkableprinceton

For those of us who look forward to new ways to safely walk and bike around Princeton, events at the Princeton Council meeting of October 27 were pretty hard to watch. Council member Bernie Miller voted against a 500-ft sidewalk … Continue reading →

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Howard Hughes Aims For Special Planning Process At West Windsor Cyanamid Site

Posted on October 7, 2014 by walkableprinceton

One of the most significant redevelopments in the Princeton area moved a step closer yesterday as the Howard Hughes Corporation announced plans to seek a special planning process for their land holdings at the former American Cyanamid site in West … Continue reading →

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I Saved A Gallon Of Gas On Princeton #Carfree Day. Here Are 5 Things I Learned…

Posted on October 2, 2014 by walkableprinceton

Carf-ree Day 2014 has come and passed. Did you replace your car trip? I did, and by switching to a combination of bicycle/Dinky/NJ Transit train/bus/walking, I managed to save a full gallon of gas. Lifting a gallon of milk from … Continue reading →

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Hightstown Eyes Form-Based Zoning Code To Revitalize Downtown

Posted on October 1, 2014 by walkableprinceton

Hightstown, NJ has taken the first step toward a Masterplan amendment that aims to revitalize its historic downtown. The forward-thinking planning changes aim to preserve the character of the Borough while activating central commercial areas.

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Princeton Valley Road Garage Demolished In A Single Day

Posted on September 26, 2014 by walkableprinceton

The municipal garage at Valley Road and Route 206, which had stood since 1963, has been demolished. The structure, which was used for the storage and refueling of vehicles belonging to the town, disappeared in a single day, as part … Continue reading →

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Does This Graph Prove That Consolidation In Princeton Was A Success?

Posted on September 25, 2014 by walkableprinceton

When Princeton Borough and Township consolidated to form one municipality on January 1, 2012, the rest of New Jersey looked on. The Garden State has an astonishing 565 municipalities, and Governor Christie has championed the cause of consolidation as a way … Continue reading →

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Princeton Launches Affordable Housing Task Force- But Skeptical Voices Remain

Posted on September 22, 2014 by walkableprinceton

At the Princeton Council meeting on September 8, there was a lively discussion about a plan to set up a task force to consider the possibility of adding affordable housing at two sites that Princeton’s municipal authorities have recently acquired. A … Continue reading →

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