Category Archives: Princeton

Princeton Residents Likely To Be Affected By University’s New E-bike Ban.

Princeton University announced today that e-bikes are being banned from its campus as of June 1, 2026. The news, which first reported by the Daily Princetonian, comes after a review by University committees that has been ongoing since last year. … Continue reading

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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

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New Princeton Apartment Community Using AI Slop Images For Website Marketing

Look out from that attractive balcony and observe the delightful spires and collegiate architecture of Princeton! This is the image conjured on the website of the new apartment community, ‘195 Nassau‘ (map) which is now advertising units available this spring. … Continue reading

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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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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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New Pedestrian-Oriented Streetlamps Activated on Witherspoon Street

The new streetlamps on Witherspoon Street, which were installed as part of the years-long “Witherspoon Street Improvements Project” have now been switched on. Compared to the older streetlights on Witherspoon Street, these new streetlamps are lower, intended to provide better … Continue reading

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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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Princeton Planning Board Approved a Total of Just Four New Homes in 2025

The Princeton Planning Board approved a total of just four homes in 2025. Few new proposals for housing made their way to the Board, and several proposals that had already been approved remain unbuilt.

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‘Bicycle Assemblies’ at Princeton Middle School Put the Focus on Street Safety for Students

Last week, Princeton Middle School students participated in ‘bike assemblies’, featuring safety experts from Greater Mercer TMA and the Princeton Police Department. The goal of the sessions was to learn about the shared responsibility of navigating the community’s streets. Whether … Continue reading

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Voting Ends Today…And This Kiosk Design Deserves To Be A Winner

Voting ends today, Wednesday December 3, for the Princeton “People’s Choice” information kiosk design contest. As we reported earlier this year (“Students, Architects Encouraged To Submit Entries for Nassau Street Information Kiosk Design Contest“), the town has been holding a contest … Continue reading

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